theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Support Our Military Veterans
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 Support Our Military Veterans 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 Support Our Military Veterans 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
- 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.
Ms L Gault v Glasgow City Council: 121280/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms L Gault v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c086a4a0f0c95a498d20a2/Ms_L_Gault_v_Glasgow_City_Council-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr R Outlaw v Thomas Niamh Contracting Ltd: 1808609/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Outlaw v Thomas Niamh Contracting Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686f8bbf2557debd867cbf27/1808609_Ronald_Outlaw_v_Thomas_Niamh_Contracting_Ltd.pdf).
Leasehold schemes for the elderly management fee limit
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

This page includes management fee limit advice for private registered providers who own or manage retirement leasehold accommodation.

On this page you can find details on annual management fee limits for private registered providers who own or manage retirement leasehold accommodation.

From 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026:

These limits have been agreed with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government which has policy responsibility in this area.
SDL Biomass 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 SDL Biomass 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 SDL Biomass Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Private registered provider social housing stock and rents in England 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-31)

Data on stock owned and managed by private registered providers in England in 2024-25.

This statistical release presents the Accredited Official Statistics on the stock owned and managed by private registered providers in England in 2024/25. Based on data from the Regulator of Social Housing’s Statistical Data Return (SDR), it provides details of private registered providers’ (PRPs) owned and managed stock, and rents reported for low cost rental accommodation (social and Affordable Rents) and provides an overview of the PRP sector including details of stock movement and vacancies.

The release comprises of three briefing notes (stock, rents and sector characteristics), four dynamic look-up tools (Excel based) allowing users to view the underlying data at a PRP and Group PRP level, a range of geographies and also view five-year trend information at a range of geographies. Additional data tables, raw data from the SDR and technical documentation is also provided.

The statistics derived from the SDR data and published as private registered provider social housing stock in England are considered by the United Kingdom Statistics Authority’s regulatory arm – the Office for Statistics Regulation – to have met the highest standards of trustworthiness, quality and public value, and are considered an Accredited Official Statistic. For more information see the data quality and methodology note.

The responsible statistician for this statistical release was Amanda Hall. The lead official was Will Perry.

These statistics are based on data from the SDR. This return collects data on stock size, types, location and rents at 31 March each year, and data on sales and acquisitions made between 1 April and 31 March. All private registered providers of social housing in England are required to complete the SDR, with those providers who own fewer than 1,000 units completing a shorter, less detailed return.

Statistical queries on this publication should be directed to the Referrals and Regulatory Enquiries team on xx-xxxx-xxxx or mail xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Users are encouraged to provide comments and feedback on how these statistics are used and how they meet their needs either through our feedback rating icons on all published documents or through direct email contact (please send these entitled “PRP statistics feedback” to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)).

Previous releases of these statistics are available on the Statistical Data Return statistical releases collections page (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/statistical-data-return-statistical-releases).

An accessible HTML summary of the key findings from the report has been included on this page. If you require any further information, please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Questions to ask yourself
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)

Information to help businesses think about labour supply chains.

These questions are designed to help businesses think about current practices. For example:
- what labour supply chain risks are the biggest concern for your business and how far do your assurance practices mitigate this
- do you know what risk indicators to look for when risk assessing your chains
- how often do you check if there have been changes to your chain and re-assess risk during contracts
- do you have visibility through your whole supply chain to your workforce
- how do you verify that your suppliers are assuring the chain below and workforce on your behalf
- do your staff have training available to help them identify and report supply chain issues
- do you have appropriate procedures in place to act upon indicators or evidence of fraud and other risks within your labour supply chains
- who is making employment status decisions
- who pays your workforce and how are they being paid
- how is your workforce is protected from exploitation while working for you
- what do you have in place for workers to report any concerns
Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery (LAD) and Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) release, May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Data to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties via Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery (LAD) and Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) schemes in England.

This release includes measures installed under the Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery (GHG LAD) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green-homes-grant-local-authority-delivery-scheme-entering-a-bid) and Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-the-sustainable-warmth-competition) schemes.

The statistical release includes analysis on:
- measures installed
- homes upgraded
- installation rates
- installations by region, local authority and parliamentary constituency
- carbon, bill and energy savings
- changes in Energy Performance Certificate
As part of the scheme monitoring, the analysis is shown by geographical region. The scheme covers England only. Data provided in the monthly release is 2 months in arrears.

These statistics are provisional and are subject to future revisions.

For further information or questions about these statistics, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Paul Kissack
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

Paul Kissack was appointed Permanent Secretary at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 13 October 2025.  From 2020 until 2025, Paul Kissack was Group Chief Executive of the Joseph Roundtree Foundation and of the Joseph Roundtree Housing Trust. His previous senior civil service posts include:  Director General for Strategy and Change at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from 2019 to 2020.  Deputy Chief Executive, Ministry for Children, New Zealand between 2017 and 2019  Director General of Children’s Services, Equalities and Communication, Department for Education from 2014 to 2017  Director of Children’s Social Care Policy, Department for Education  Principal Private Secretary to the Cabinet Secretary Gus O’Donnell  Deputy Director of Productivity and Reform, HM Treasury  Head of Communications and Press Spokesman for the Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown

Paul Kissack was appointed Permanent Secretary at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 13 October 2025.

From 2020 until 2025, Paul Kissack was Group Chief Executive of the Joseph Roundtree Foundation and of the Joseph Roundtree Housing Trust.

His previous senior civil service posts include:
- Director General for Strategy and Change at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from 2019 to 2020.
- Deputy Chief Executive, Ministry for Children, New Zealand between 2017 and 2019
- Director General of Children’s Services, Equalities and Communication, Department for Education from 2014 to 2017
- Director of Children’s Social Care Policy, Department for Education
- Principal Private Secretary to the Cabinet Secretary Gus O’Donnell
- Deputy Director of Productivity and Reform, HM Treasury
- Head of Communications and Press Spokesman for the Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown
J Browne Construction 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 J Browne Construction 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 J Browne Construction 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
- 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.
Marfam 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 Marfam 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 Marfam Group recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to Homes England
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

How to make a Freedom of Information Act request to Homes England.

Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request (https://www.gov.uk/make-a-freedom-of-information-request/the-freedom-of-information-act).

Check our previous releases (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications?departments[]=homes-england&publication_type=foi-releases) to see if we’ve already answered your question.

Make a new request by contacting us.

By post:

Information governance team Legal services Homes England 10 South Colonnade Canary Wharf London E14 4PU United Kingdom

By email:

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

By telephone:

xx-xxxx-xxxx
Ms F Shaheen v Midas Manors Ltd (In creditors voluntary  liquidation) and Others: 1811282/2024 and 1811288/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms F Shaheen v Midas Manors Ltd (In creditors voluntary liquidation) and Others: 1811282/2024 and 1811288/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6890c76b23e00ee4ad463ec4/1811282-2024___xx-xxxx-xxxx_Judgment.pdf).
Company Names Tribunal decision: Royce-Royce & Co Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Decision for applicant Rolls-Royce Plc against registration number 15939417, applicant successful.

Application number 5180

Applicant Rolls-Royce Plc objected to the name used by Royce-Royce & Co 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 28 April 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Royce-Royce & Co Ltd is changed to 15939417, Ltd.
SME skills horizon 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-07)

A 2025 skills and recruitment barometer of feedback from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) across England.

The skills horizon report provides a snapshot of the recruitment and skills landscape for the year ahead.

Now in its third year, this report brings together year-on-year data from 1,500 SME decision makers across England.

It includes data and analysis of:
- SMEs’ top 5 concerns for the year ahead
- average expected growth in revenue for 2025 by sector
- percentage of SMEs planning to invest in upskilling existing workforce by sector
- the top skills that would stand out to an SME recruiting in 2025
- predictions for the year ahead
The report is linked to the government’s Skills for Life communications campaign (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/skills-campaign-toolkits).

More information about skills options for employers is available on the Skills for Careers website (https://www.skillsforcareers.education.gov.uk/pages/skills-for-life).

The SME Skills Horizon 2024 report (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65eed7215b6524100bf21a76/SME_skills_horizon_2024.pdf) is available on the National Archives.
Infected blood interim estates payments: legal
costs application form
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Claim back the legal costs of applying for probate after you’ve successfully applied for an interim estates compensation payment.

Use this form to claim back:
- your probate, letters of administration, confirmation, or grant de bonis non application fee
- the cost of hiring a legal adviser to help with your probate, confirmation, letters of administration, or grant de bonis non application and cost of certifying a chain of representation in Northern Ireland (up to a maximum of £1,500)
- if a successful legal costs claim has previously been made by an estate, the reimbursement is capped at a total of £1,500 across all claims
- for example, if your legal fees for getting probate cost £1,000 for your first application, you are able to claim back a further £500 for any legal fees related to probate
If you need a printed or accessible version of the form, contact the Infected Blood Support Scheme (IBSS) (https://www.gov.uk/infected-blood-compensation-estates/get-help) in the nation where the person who died was infected.

Before you start

You’ll need:
- the Application Reference Number from your interim compensation decision letter
- details of the legal representative you used
- the payment receipt for your probate or confirmation application fee
- itemised invoice for legal services from the legal representative
- copies of proof of payment for legal services, such as a receipt from your legal adviser
Where to send the form

Send your completed form and copies of relevant invoices to the IBSS who processed your claim for compensation.

England:

IBIEPSPO Box 1390152 Pilgrim StreetNewcastle Upon TyneNE99 5FP

Wales

WIBSS4th FloorCompanies HouseCrown WayCardiffCF14 3UB

Scotland

SIBSSNHS National Services ScotlandGyle Square1 South Gyle CrescentEdinburghEH12 9EB

Northern Ireland

IBPS NIBusiness Services OrganisationFinance Directorate2nd Floor2 Franklin StreetBelfastBT2 8DQ

What happens next

You’ll receive confirmation your form has been received by email or letter, depending on your communication preferences.
How to apply for a UK deck certificate of competency
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Complete form MSF 4274, for a notice of eligibility (NOE) for an oral examination leading to the issue of a deck CoC (STCW) for masters, chief mates and OOW.

Application Information

Please email your application and scanned documents to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

If this if your first UK CoC application, please post your Training Record Book to UK Seafarer Services (Training & Certification), Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Spring Place, 105 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1EG.

Other information

It is important that the guidance notes and instructions on pages 8 to 14 are read when completing the application.

Please note you may be selected for random screening, should your application be selected for this screening, or should we require to see original documentation for other reasons, you will be contacted requesting the submission of original documentation.

The MCA is unable to provide a counter service.
Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: annual review summaries for the Middle East and North Africa 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

This page provides 2023 to 2024 annual review summaries for the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programmes in the Middle East and North Africa.

All Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programmes are reviewed carefully each year. These reviews assess:
- technical and programme management standards including financial and risk management, value for money, conflict and gender sensitivity
- contextual factors such as changes to the political environment
- the outputs and outcomes during the year
Lessons learned are also identified.

An expert team conducts these reviews and include at least one team member who is independent from the programme. The team assesses at 2 levels: output (the direct result of programme activities) and outcome (the changes that these outputs deliver). Assessment scores are on a scale of 4, where outputs or outcomes meet or exceed expectations, to 1, where most targets were not met.

The CSSF team aims to publish information for all programmes. However, because some of the CSSF’s work is very sensitive, we cannot publish details of all programmes. The 2 main reasons for this are:
- to protect national security
- for the safety and security of beneficiaries, partners and partner governments
Langport Range and dry training area firing notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

Firing schedule for Langport Range and dry training area (LRDTA).

Langport range involves live firing with rifles.

Dry military training at Breech Wood involves blank ammunition, pyrotechnics, vehicles and helicopters.

Your safety

Do not enter the danger area when the range is in use, this is a danger to life. Learn more about accessing MOD training areas safely (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/safe-access).

Related information

Public access to military areas (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-access-to-military-areas) All UK firing times (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/firing-notice)
Cannabis-based products for medicinal use
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

Call for evidence to support ACMD's review of changes to legislation on the use of cannabis-based products for medicinal purposes (CBPMs).

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) is currently reviewing the impact of the 2018 changes to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 which included cannabis-based products for medicinal use (CBPMs).

CBPMs are cannabis-based products for medicinal use in humans, which have not been assessed by the medicines regulator.

The review will:
- consider whether the legislation had the intended impact
- identify unintended consequences
- make recommendations on how to mitigate unintended consequences
The call is intended for:
- healthcare professionals
- researchers and academics
- importers and manufacturers
- individuals with lived or living experience
- patients and families of patients
- regulatory and enforcement bodies
Bird flu: second premises near Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire (AIV 2025/09)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-01)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 27 January 2025.

Case information

1 May 2025: Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a second premises near Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire (AIV 2025/09), the 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.

28 February 2025: Following successful completion of disease control activity and surveillance in the zone around a second premises near Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire (AIV 2025/09), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes a surveillance zone.

27 January 2025: Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a second premises near Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire (AIV 2025/09).

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

Declaration of the ending of a surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6813ae837e56aaab3b525454/Revocation_of_surveillance_zone_AIV2025_09.pdf)

This revokes and replaces: Download the declaration of the ending of a protection zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c211c9750837d7604dbd46/Merge_PZ_with_SZ_declaration_DPR_2025_14__AIV_2025_09_20250228.pdf)

This revokes and replaces:

Declaration of an avian influenza protection and surveillance zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6797e468cbd1e3a508a22cf8/DPR__2025_14_AIV_2025_09__Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone_Declaration.pdf)

Further information

Check:
- the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)
- if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)
Case number: 2025/09
Northumbria & Athelstan Masons
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 Northumbria & Athelstan Masons 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 Northumbria & Athelstan Masons 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
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Veterans HQ CIO
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 Veterans HQ CIO 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 Veterans HQ CIO 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.
Ms N R Nejad v Head Liners Recruitment Ltd: 1401311/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms N R Nejad v Head Liners Recruitment Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6780e7f0d5422b88ec0183f6/Ms_N_Rahbari_Nejad_-vs-_Head_Liners_Recruitment_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms N R Nejad v Head Liners Recruitment Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment by Consent (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690c729d276dd02bc451aad5/Ms_N._Rahbari_Nejad_-vs-_Head_Liners_Recruitment_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment....pdf).
Ms B E Villate Marin v Speal like a Native LTDA and Monkfrith Primary School: 3305030/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms B E Villate Marin v Speal like a Native LTDA and Monkfrith Primary School: 3305030/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6830354ae9440506ee953a27/Ms_B_E_Villate_Marin_v__Speal_like_a_Native___other_-3305030-2024-_Strike_Out_Judgement.pdf).
UB7 0AE, SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd: environmental permit issued – EPR/GP3626SG/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

View the permit issued for Holloway Lane AD Facility, Sipson under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd

Installation name: Holloway Lane AD Facility

Permit number: EPR/GP3626SG/A001
E-seminar: An introduction to DNA melting curve analysis
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-06)

This e-seminar describes the principles and best practice guidelines for the application of the post-PCR analytical method of DNA melting curve analysis

This e-seminar, entitled “An introduction to DNA melting curve analysis”, describes the principles behind, as well as best practice guidelines, for the application of the post-PCR analytical method of DNA melting curve analysis.

The information presented will provide the viewer with a general introduction to PCR-based DNA melting analysis as a method for food authenticity testing, and provide guidance on how to design, implement and analyse PCR DNA melting assay data. Topics covered will include the principles underpinning DNA melting analysis, designing PCR DNA melting assays, examples of PCR instruments compatible with DNA melting analysis, and guidance on troubleshooting.

Those who should consider viewing this e-seminar include individuals currently working within the foods molecular testing area, particularly representatives from UK Official Control Laboratories, industry and members of organisations associated with the UK official control network.

The production of this e-seminar was funded by Defra, FSA, FSS and BEIS under the Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis.

An introduction to DNA melting curve analysis (https://youtu.be/lJurQkTslMg)
[2025] UKUT 00126 (TCC) Navin Joshi v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Judge T Scott on 14 April 2025

Read full decision Navin v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe31d4b73354468d135469/Navin_Joshi_Decision__004_.pdf)

NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS – entitlement to State pension – late payment of voluntary contribution – date when entitlement to State pension commenced – appeal dismissed
Mr B King v Thales DIS UK Ltd: 1403603/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B King v Thales DIS UK Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/61654c63d3bf7f56020e4e53/Mr_B_King_V_Thales_DIS_UK_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr B King v Thales DIS UK Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685ea9cf3e6b7941f4e00ba6/Mr_B_King_-vs-_Thales_DIS__UK__Limited_-_Judgment.pdf).
Penwortham Primary School: 23 October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

The schools adjudicator’s admission variation decision about Penwortham Primary School.

Decision reference: VAR2634-VAR2635

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements – approved

School type: community

School phase: primary

Local authority: Wandsworth Council

Admission authority: local authority
RFIG20320 - Statutory Residence Test (SRT): Automatic UK tests: First automatic UK test
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


An individual will be resident in the UK if they spend 183 days or more in the UK in the relevant tax year.

If an individual has spent this amount of time in the UK in the relevant tax year there is no need to consider any other automatic UK tests, or any of the automatic overseas tests.
Children Heard and Seen
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 Children Heard and Seen 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 Children Heard and Seen 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.
Gallacher Roofing
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 Gallacher Roofing 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 Gallacher Roofing recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

5 x days leave

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.