theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Susan Johnson
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Susan was a Non-Executive Director at the Planning Inspectorate. Susan was appointed Chief Executive of the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service in 2005 where she had responsibility for leadership of the operational emergency service. She has previously worked for Yorkshire Forward, Regional Development Agency for Yorkshire and Humber and was Chief Executive of the Northern Business Forum. Susan gained her Master in Business Administration at Durham University and graduated with a BA Hons Business and Finance (First Class) at Sunderland University.

Susan was a Non-Executive Director at the Planning Inspectorate. Susan was appointed Chief Executive of the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service in 2005 where she had responsibility for leadership of the operational emergency service.

She has previously worked for Yorkshire Forward, Regional Development Agency for Yorkshire and Humber and was Chief Executive of the Northern Business Forum.

Susan gained her Master in Business Administration at Durham University and graduated with a BA Hons Business and Finance (First Class) at Sunderland University.
Adey Steel 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 Adey Steel 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 Adey Steel 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
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.
WS10 7NR, BIFFA WASTE SERVICES LIMITED: environmental permit issued - EPR/XP3631SE/V006
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

View the permit issued for Wednesbury Waste Management Resource Centre, Wednesbury under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

he Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: BIFFA WASTE SERVICES LIMITED

Installation name: Wednesbury Waste Management Resource Centre

Permit number: EPR/XP3631SE/V006
Department for Education major projects: accounting officer assessments
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Accounting officer assessment summaries for Department for Education programmes and projects.

All initiatives that form part of the government major projects portfolio are required to complete and publish an accounting officer’s assessment.

They are assessed against the 4 accounting officer standards as expected by Parliament and the public for use of public resources:
- regularity
- propriety
- value for money
- feasibility
CH860100 - Agent operational guidance: poor agent behaviour: what happens to reports of poor agent behaviour
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.

Whilst the initial report of poor agent behaviour should be made to the (This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000) (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx), see CH860000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch860000), the central point for gathering and risk assessing the reported data on poor agent behaviour is Risk and Intelligence Service (RIS).

The ACT will provide details of the referrals that they receive to RIS. As information on poor agent behaviour builds, RIS, in agreement with business areas, will use a range of pre-determined triggers and risk rules to decide what further action may be required to address the performance of the agent, and who will be responsible for taking that action.

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

Any meeting with an agent will be undertaken and managed through the ACT.
Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS): assessment procedures
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

Draft versions of the assessment procedures established to help heat networks demonstrate compliance with the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme.

These draft assessment procedures relate to the upcoming Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS) and detail the activities to be undertaken to provide assurance that the obligations in the Technical Specifications are fulfilled.

They are for use by:
- heat network assessors
- heat network developers
- heat network designers
- heat network operators
Each assessment procedure corresponds to an equivalent technical specification (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-network-technical-assurance-scheme-hntas-technical-specifications).

Next steps

We will publish further draft technical specifications and assessment procedures for new build networks and for existing networks at a later date.

Final versions of these documents will be available once the scheme is live in 2026.
Certification Officer: forthcoming hearings
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Cases due to be heard by the Certification Officer.

Farwell v University and College Union: 3 December 2025

The applicant made seven complaints under section 108A of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, that the union had breached its rules in relation to the 2023 Solent branch elections.

Gomes v Unite the Union: 20 January 2026

The applicant made five complaints under section 108A of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, that the union had breached its rules in relation to the 2025 BASSA branch elections.

McGaughey & Blake v University and College Union: 18 November 2025 (original date)

This hearing is postponed pending further directions.

Evans v Prospect: 26 and 27 November 2025 (original dates)

This hearing is postponed pending further directions.

The cases are heard remotely using zoom video conferencing facilities. If you wish to join the hearing via zoom, please contact the Certification Office by email at xxx@xxx.xx or by calling xx-xxxx-xxxx.

If you have a disability and need help attending a hearing, please contact the Certification Office (xxx@xxx.xx / xx-xxxx-xxxx) to discuss any reasonable adjustment you need.
Mr J M Cekala v Hydro Cleansing Ltd: 6002937/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J M Cekala v Hydro Cleansing Ltd: 6002937/2025 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688779471e72aed40611afcb/MR_J_M_CEKALA_-v-_HYDRO_CLEANSING_LIMITED_6002937-2025_Strike_Out_Judgment_with_Reasons_17.07.25.pdf).
Extended CE marking recognition for Ecodesign regulations
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

We’re seeking views on a proposal to extend recognition of CE marking for ecodesign regulations so that it applies to new measures made under ESPR.

Energy Related Products which have the CE Mark, the European Union’s (EU) conformity mark, can currently be sold in Great Britain (GB) if they are compliant with GB’s ecodesign standards, without the need to also affix a UK Conformity Assessment (UKCA) marking. This reduces costs for manufacturers by removing the need to go through two different conformity assessment processes for selling the same goods in the EU and GB.

On 18 July 2024, the EU brought into effect a new framework for setting ecodesign standards, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (‘ESPR’). ESPR will replace the Ecodesign Directive (2009/125/EC). The first EU ecodesign regulations made under ESPR are expected to come into force from mid-2027.

This consultation proposes to amend the Ecodesign for Energy Related Products Regulations 2010 to extend the CE marking recognition mechanism, so that it applies to new measures made under ESPR, in the same way as measures made currently under the Ecodesign Directive. Amending the regulations to continue this recognition for products regulated under ESPR in the EU would future proof the existing policy of CE recognition and provide businesses with long-term certainty.

The responses to this consultation will inform the decision on whether to develop a Statutory Instrument to amend the 2010 Ecodesign Regulations.

Read our consultation privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/desnz-consultations-privacy-notice/privacy-notice-relating-to-consultation-responses-received-by-desnz).
Storing and using manure to breed worms for a wormery: RPS 316
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

Environment Agency regulatory position on storing and using farmyard and horse manure to breed worms to make a wormery (vermiculture).

This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to have an environmental permit for a waste operation when you store and use farmyard and horse manure to breed worms to make a wormery.

However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with this legal requirement if you meet the requirements in the RPS.

The regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
Rheolau'r Ffordd Fawr
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-10)

Mae Rheolau'r Ffordd Fawr hyn yn berthnasol i Gymru, Lloegr a'r Alban. Mae Rheolau'r Ffordd Fawr yn ddarllen hanfodol i bawb.

Mae’n gymwys i’ Loegr, yr Alban a Chymru Cyfarwyddyd i Ogledd Iwerddon (https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/highway-code)

Gallwch archebu copi o lyfr Rheolau’r Ffordd Fawr (https://www.safedrivingforlife.info/shop/official-dvsa-welsh-highway-code/?utm_source=gov.uk&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=rheolau-r-ffordd-fawr) ar-lein neu brynu copi o’r rhan fwyaf o siopau llyfrau’r stryd fawr.

I aros yn wybodus:
- cofrestrwch i gael rhybuddion e-bost (https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKDVSA/subscriber/new?topic_id=UKDVSA_D_293) pan fydd y rheolau’n newid
- dilynwch Reolau’r Ffordd Fawr ar Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HighwayCodeGB)
Mae’r canllaw hwn hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg (English) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code).
Arrowforth 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 Arrowforth 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 Arrowforth 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.
Net Zero Buildings Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Net Zero Buildings Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- 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.
H Morgan v GFW Trading Ltd  (In Creditors Voluntary Liquidation): 6007631/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in H Morgan v GFW Trading Ltd (In Creditors Voluntary Liquidation): 6007631/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688a1477647852567573900b/H_Morgan_v_GFW_Trading_LTD__In_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation__6007631_2025.pdf).
Children looked after return 2024 to 2025: guide
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)

Guide for local authorities submitting the children looked after data return for the year 2024 to 2025.

This guide will help local authorities to submit the children looked after data return (also known as SSDA903) for the year 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

Read more guidance on submitting data for the children looked after return (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/children-looked-after-return).
Eggs for human consumption to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8359
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export eggs from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.

Apply for an export health certificate online

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for an export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to export eggs to the EU or to move them to Northern Ireland.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you do not need an EHC to export to the EU. Contact DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx to find out what you need to do.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the following documents:
- guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904e8acef26c341988b252f/8359NFG_Nov25_v18.pdf)
- specimen certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904e89a19a898f0b18980e7/8359_EN_V4_SPECIMEN.pdf)
- Postcode Schedule (Products) V3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/634ec76d8fa8f5346d780354/Postcode_Schedule__Products__V3.xlsx).
2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

You must submit a Postcode Schedule (Products) V3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/634ec76d8fa8f5346d780354/Postcode_Schedule__Products__V3.xlsx) with your application.

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8359EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
- apply for blocks of certificates
Find out more

Stay up to date with any changes to EHCs by signing up for email alerts (https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/email-signup).

Find out about getting an EHC (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-an-export-health-certificate).

Find out about exporting live animals and animal products (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-animals-animal-products-fish-and-fishery-products-if-the-uk-leaves-the-eu-with-no-deal) from 1 January 2021.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Seasonal influenza vaccine uptake in
children of school age: winter season 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-30)

Report on the uptake of influenza vaccine in children of school age during the 2023 to 2024 influenza vaccination programme in England.

Report presenting cumulative data on influenza vaccine uptake in children of school age, vaccinated from 1 September 2023 to 31 January 2024 inclusive, in England.

The tables present seasonal influenza vaccine uptake data in all school-aged children of Reception to Year 11 (aged 4 to 16 years old) by NHS England Region and local authority (LA).

See the pre-release access list (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/annual-influenza-surveillance-and-vaccine-uptake-reports-pre-release-access-list).
G7 denounces the lack of democratic legitimacy of today’s presidential inauguration in Venezuela
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

Foreign ministers of G7 countries and the EU gave a joint statement on the legitimacy of the presidential inauguration in Venezuela.

Statement from G7 foreign ministers:

We, the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, denounce the lack of democratic legitimacy of today’s purported inauguration of Nicolás Maduro as president of Venezuela. We reject Maduro’s continued and repressive grasp at power at the expense of the Venezuelan people, who voted for change peacefully and in large numbers on July 28, 2024, according to independent observers and publicly available electoral records.

We also strongly condemn the ongoing repression of civil society and members of the opposition in Venezuela, including opposition leader María Corina Machado. In September, Edmundo González Urrutia, for whom, according to most credible accounts, the Venezuelan people voted by a significant majority on July 28, 2024, was forced to leave the country. In a democracy, no political leader should be forced to seek refuge outside their homeland. This unacceptable development underscores the urgent need for an environment in Venezuela where democratic engagement can flourish without fear of reprisal.

We share the alarm expressed by Venezuelans and the international community over the persistent disregard by Maduro of the principles of democratic governance, rule of law and human rights. In particular, we are deeply troubled by the arbitrary arrests and other abuses of civilians, including children, youths and activists, following the peaceful democratic protests which occurred after the election and which continue to this day.

We are concerned by the continuing repercussions on stability and prosperity in the region, including in neighbouring countries. Venezuelans, confronted with a humanitarian crisis and state repression, continue to flee the country in search of better living conditions and safety.

A peaceful, democratic, negotiated and Venezuelan-led solution is needed to resolve this crisis. We remain committed to working with Venezuelans and the international community to ensure that the democratic will of the Venezuelan people, as expressed in the July election, is respected and a peaceful transition of power process is established.
Collier Haulage (South Wales) Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Collier Haulage (South Wales) Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Vp Plc
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 Vp Plc 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 Vp Plc 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 Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Seeking to support the employment ofveterans through working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP).

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.
HMRC: spend control data for January to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Centrally-approved new spending on property, advertising, commercial, digital and technology, facilities management and contingent labour.

HM Revenue and Customs publishes details of approved expenditure in areas limited by spending controls (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cabinet-office-controls) on a quarterly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk (http://data.gov.uk/dataset/exceptions-to-government-moratoria-hmrc).
SPE05040 - Authorising a Special Procedure: negative decision – process for rejecting an authorisation
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).

Right to be Heard (RTBH) letter

For all adverse decisions (including the refusal to issue an authorisation) a Right to be Heard (RTBH) period is required to be granter prior to the issue of the adverse decision.

Before issuing an adverse decision the following RTBH letter should be issued: RTbH Authorisation template letters can be found in SEES

Where the original decision is unchanged following RTBH, an adverse decision letter must be issued.

The adverse decision letter must include the right to review and appeal: RTbH Authorisation template letters can be found in SEES

Example of decision letter including review and appeal text: authorisation rejected template letters can be found in SEES

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.
Mr I Popescu v KMI Logistics Ltd: 3305887/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Popescu v KMI Logistics Ltd: 3305887/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b992183f3e5483efdba9e0/Mr_I_Popescu_v_KMI_Logistics_Ltd__-3305887.2023_-Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
Inclusive Transport Strategy evaluation
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Findings from an evaluation into the Inclusive Transport Strategy that ran from 2020 to 2024 and considered whether the strategy met its objectives.

These reports present the finding from an evaluation that took place in the years following publication of the Inclusive Transport Strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inclusive-transport-strategy), from 2020 to 2024.

The research comprises of:
- an evaluation summary report focusing on learnings and lessons for future policy
- a follow up report that presents final results from the evaluation, reviews the implementation of the strategy and assesses any change in outcomes since publication of the baseline report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inclusive-transport-strategy-evaluation-baseline-and-technical-reports)
- a technical report on wave 2 research activities that follows on from a wave 1 technical report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inclusive-transport-strategy-evaluation-baseline-and-technical-reports)
- a report that focuses on understanding disabled people’s lived transport experiences through an analysis of qualitative interviews
- a report on understanding confidence to travel among disabled and non-disabled people that explores barriers to travel and identifies potential policy interventions
The Department for Transport commissioned NatCen to carry out this research.

An update to the Inclusive Transport Strategy scorecard (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inclusive-transport-strategy-scorecard) has also been published.
PC S Jones and PC G Tunnock v The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland: 8001891/2024 and 8001892/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in PC S Jones and PC G Tunnock v The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland: 8001891/2024 and 8001892/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b00700960e2d135b4c8ee5/8001891.2024_and_8001892.2024_-_1__PC_S_Jones_2__PC_G_Tunnock_v_The_Chief_Constable_of_the_Police_Service_of_Scotland_-_Amended_Judgment_Issued_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Miss V Ware v Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust: 3306943/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss V Way v Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust: 3306943/2023 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/654a61a8b9068c000d0e7501/Miss_V_Way_-v-_Frimley_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_3306943-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss V Way v Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust: 3306943/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/657721ce095987001295ddfe/Miss_V_Way_v_Frimley_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust_3306943.2023_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss V Ware v Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust: 3306943/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66c44285808b8c0aa08fa774/Mrs_V_Ware_v_Frimley_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust_3306943.2023_FMH_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss V Ware v Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust: 3306943/2023 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678786281124a2c3ceb64616/Mrs_V_Ware_v_Frimley_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust_3306943_2023_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).
Mr J Frost v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 3310810/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Frost v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 3310810/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6777d7d2194365bfe8671ad2/Mr_J_Frost_-__v_-__Royal_Mail_Group_Limited_-_3310810-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
West Burton Solar Project development consent decision announced
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-24)

The West Burton Solar Project application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.

The application is an NSIP development comprising four electricity generating stations, each with anticipated capacity in excess of 50MW, comprising of ground mounted solar arrays, with associated development comprising energy storage, grid connection infrastructure and other infrastructure integral to the construction, operation, and maintenance of the NSIPs.

The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by West Burton Solar Project Limited on 21 March 2023 and accepted for examination on 18 April 2023.

Following an examination during which the public, statutory consultees and interested parties were given the opportunity to give evidence to the Examining Authority, recommendations were made to the Secretary of State on 8 August 2024.

This is the 89th energy application out of 149 applications examined to date and was again completed by the Planning Inspectorate within the statutory timescale laid down in the Planning Act 2008.

Local communities continue to be given the opportunity of being involved in the examination of projects that may affect them. Local people, the local authority and other interested parties were able to participate in this six-month examination.

The Examining Authority listened and gave full consideration to all local views and the evidence gathered during the examination before making its recommendation to the Secretary of State.

The decision, the recommendation made by the Examining Authority to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and the evidence considered by the Examining Authority in reaching its recommendation are publicly available on the project pages of the National Infrastructure Planning website. (https://national-infrastructure-consenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/EN010132)

Journalists wanting further information should contact the Planning Inspectorate Press Office, on xx-xxxx-xxxx or xx-xxxx-xxxx or email:

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Mrs L Pearson v Phase 3 Consulting Ltd: 2400294/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs L Pearson v Phase 3 Consulting Ltd: 2400294/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ee919be9c76fa33048c75d/Mrs_L_Pearson_v_Phase_3_Consulting_Ltd_2400294-2024.pdf).
Pertussis: laboratory confirmed cases reported in England 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Laboratory confirmed cases of pertussis reported to the enhanced pertussis surveillance programme in England.

For reports from earlier years see:
- Pertussis: laboratory confirmed cases reported in England 2023 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pertussis-laboratory-confirmed-cases-reported-in-england-2023)
- Pertussis: laboratory confirmed cases reported in England 2022 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pertussis-laboratory-confirmed-cases-reported-in-england-2022)
- Pertussis: laboratory confirmed cases reported in England 2021 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pertussis-laboratory-confirmed-cases-reported-in-england-2021)
- Pertussis: laboratory confirmed cases reported in England 2020 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pertussis-laboratory-confirmed-cases-reported-in-england-2020)
- Pertussis: laboratory confirmed cases reported in England 2019 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pertussis-laboratory-confirmed-cases-reported-in-england-2019)
- Pertussis: laboratory confirmed cases reported in England 2018 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pertussis-laboratory-confirmed-cases-reported-in-england-2018)
- Pertussis: laboratory confirmed cases reported in England 2017 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pertussis-laboratory-confirmed-cases-reported-in-england-2017)
- Pertussis: laboratory confirmed cases reported in England 2016 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pertussis-laboratory-confirmed-cases-reported-in-england-2016)
- Pertussis: laboratory confirmed cases reported in England 2015 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pertussis-laboratory-confirmed-cases-reported-in-england-2015)
- Pertussis: laboratory confirmed cases reported in England 2014 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pertussis-laboratory-confirmed-cases-reported-in-england-2014)
- the UK Government Web Archive (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140505171950tf_/http://www.hpa.org.uk/hpr/archives/Infections/2013/immunisation13.htm) for Health Protection Reports on pertussis (see under ‘Routine data’) and other infection reports from 2013 and earlier years
Mr N Skosana v Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police: 3308186/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Skosana v Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police: 3308186/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67810ba3d5422b88ec018426/Mr_N_Skosana_-_v_-_The_Chief_Constable_of_Thames_Valley_Police_-_3308186-2023_-__Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr N Skosana v Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police: 3308186/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67810d129b205eeb6cede483/Mr_N_Skosana_-_v_-_The_Chief_Constable_of_Thames_Valley_Police_-_3308186-2023_-__RESERVED_JUDGMENT.pdf).
Afghan schemes: funding instructions 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Funding instructions for local authorities for schemes supporting people from Afghanistan.

These documents tell local authorities what funding is available to support the:
- Afghan Locally Engaged Staff Ex Gratia scheme
- Afghan Relocation, Assistance Policy and eligible British Nationals
- Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme
- Afghan Resettlement Programme
They explain:
- how the funding works
- how local authorities can use it to support Afghans
- how to claim funding
They apply to the 2024 to 2025 financial year.
Peabody Trust
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Peabody Trust is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords). Each landlord’s page contains their current judgement.

See the regulatory judgements table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices) for a full list of judgements. You can find more information about how we approach regulatory judgements and gradings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings). An A-Z of providers is also available.

Archived regulatory judgements and PDF versions of regulatory judgements are available on request. Please contact the Regulator of Social Housing by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx with your request.

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
Step up to social work: regional partnerships
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Details of the regional partnerships, and their partner local authorities and universities, that deliver the step up to social work programme.

This list shows the regional partnerships for the 2026 applicants of step up to social work.

The regional partnership information may change if there is a future cohort of the programme.

As part of the application process, applicants choose the regional partnership they would like to apply to. They can also indicate their preferred local authority areas in that chosen region, depending on availability.

Read more about the Step up to social work programme (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/step-up-to-social-work).
Mrs Sarah Bedwell
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Sarah previously worked as Director of Regulation at the Human Tissue Authority. Her role included the oversight and management of licensing arrangements, inspection processes and the approvals framework for living organ donation. She also led the development of regulatory policies and procedures including the implementation of the licensing arrangements for organ transplantation. Sarah has spent much of her career in regulation; most recently with the General Medical Council and Nursing and Midwifery Council. Her work included leading fitness to practise investigations, delivering service improvements and managing governance processes.

Sarah previously worked as Director of Regulation at the Human Tissue Authority. Her role included the oversight and management of licensing arrangements, inspection processes and the approvals framework for living organ donation. She also led the development of regulatory policies and procedures including the implementation of the licensing arrangements for organ transplantation. Sarah has spent much of her career in regulation; most recently with the General Medical Council and Nursing and Midwifery Council. Her work included leading fitness to practise investigations, delivering service improvements and managing governance processes.