theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Dame Fiona Kendrick
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-27)

Dame Fiona Kendrick is a highly accomplished leader with a distinguished career in the food and drink sector, as well as making significant contributions to the skills and education landscape. She is currently a member of PWC’s Advisory Council and senior adviser for Newton Europe. She formerly served as the Chair and CEO of Nestlé UK & Ireland, the Chair of New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) and as Chair of PWC’s Public Interest Body.  Fiona was recognised with a damehood in 2015 for her work in the food and drink sector and dedication to skills and young people. She was the Deputy Chair for the Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education Board between 2017 and 2025.

Dame Fiona Kendrick is a highly accomplished leader with a distinguished career in the food and drink sector, as well as making significant contributions to the skills and education landscape.

She is currently a member of PWC’s Advisory Council and senior adviser for Newton Europe. She formerly served as the Chair and CEO of Nestlé UK & Ireland, the Chair of New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) and as Chair of PWC’s Public Interest Body.

Fiona was recognised with a damehood in 2015 for her work in the food and drink sector and dedication to skills and young people. She was the Deputy Chair for the Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education Board between 2017 and 2025.
Todd Research 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 Todd Research 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 Todd Research 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 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.
South East Training Estate firing times
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Firing and closure times for the South East Training Estate, including Aldershot, Ash, Barossa, Chilcomb, Hythe, Longmoor, Lydd, Moody's Down, Pirbright and Otmoor ranges.

Published firing times are subject to change.

Do not enter the danger area when the range is in use, this is a danger to life. If ‘red flags’ or lights are hoisted, regardless of the timings, do not enter the training area. Learn more about accessing MOD training areas safely (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/safe-access).

Related information

Public access to military land (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-access-to-military-areas) The defence training estate (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/defence-infrastructure-organisation-and-the-defence-training-estate) All UK firing times (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/firing-notice)
The Great Schools Trust
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 The Great Schools Trust 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.
HM Courts and Tribunals Service Board meeting 10 July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Summary of Board meeting held on 10 July 2025.

The meeting discussed items including:
- Conclusions from the Governance Review: Stage 2
- Construction Project and Programme Delivery Process Review
- CEO Report
- Performance & Finance Updates
- National Services Update
- Existing Statutory Targets & indicators (‘Tipping Points’)
- Utilisation of Judicial Sitting Days 2025/26
- Update on Jurisdictional Productivity Plan
- Implications of the Spending Review Settlement
- Update on the Criminal Court Improvement Group (CCIG)
- Any Other Business (AOB)
John Fowlers Solicitors LLP
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 John Fowlers Solicitors LLP 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 John Fowlers Solicitors LLP 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
We also pledge the following:

Any additional commitments Jon Fowlers Solicitors LLP could make.

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr C Robinson v Flintshire Transport Services Ltd: 1604293/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Robinson v Flintshire Transport Services Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d7e3d76ec9d5faee33f83c/xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Mr_C_Robinson_v_Flintshire_Transport_Service_-_R22_Judgment_.pdf).
Ovine and caprine semen collected, processed and stored after 20 April 2021 and dispatched from the semen collection centre where the semen was collected to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8404
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export ovine and caprine semen from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move it 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 ovine and caprine semen to the EU or to move it 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/6900aa2e87219d3b21b9aa5b/8404NFG_Oct25_v8.pdf)
- specimen certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69049e7114e0c1d9784174a1/8404_V5_Specimen.pdf)
- Notifiable Disease Clearance Request 8404NDR (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6915dea8493305b49ce6e76c/8404NDR_V3.pdf)
- Owners Declaration 8404SUP (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66bf6166dcb0757928e5bd3f/8404SUP_V2.pdf)
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).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8404EHC)

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 multiple 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).
Miss L Crawford v The Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary: 2401573/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss L Crawford v The Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary: 2401573/2021 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62a71f0ad3bf7f037097bef1/Miss_L_Crawford_v_The_Chief_Constable_of_Cumbria_Constabulary_-_2401573-2021_-_Preliminary.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss L Crawford v The Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary: 2401573/2021 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6569f1331104cf000dfa73a5/Miss_L_Crawford_v_The_Chief_Constable_of_Cumbria_Constabulary_-_2401573_2023_-_Reserved.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss L Crawford v The Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary: 2401573/2021 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677fcfb78ef66f3f5ea39861/Miss_L_Crawford_v_The_Chief_Constable_of_Cumbria_Constabulary_-_2401573_2021....pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss L Crawford v The Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary: 2401573/2021 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677b981cb5ee3ab616fcd8e2/Miss_L_Crawford_v_The_Chief_Constable_of_Cumbria_Constabulary_-_2401573_2021_-_Reasons.pdf).
Anesketin 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses - Recall alert
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Product defect recall alert for Anesketin 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses.

We wish to inform veterinarians, wholesalers and retailers that Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC has initiated a Class II recall to veterinarian level for UK GB Vm xx-xxxx-xxxx and UK NI Vm xx-xxxx-xxxx.

The reason for the recall relates to the identification of visible particles present in the vials.

This recall is for the below mentioned batches (50 ml vials) only:

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC is contacting veterinarians, wholesalers and retailers to examine inventory immediately and quarantine products subject to this recall.

For further information regarding the recall, please contact Tracey Smith; xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx), alternatively call xx-xxxx-xxxx.
Stamford Town Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Stamford Town Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr C Earlam v Croner Group Ltd: 6020518/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Earlam v Croner Group Ltd: 6020518/2025 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cd6056275fc9339a248a8b/Christopher_Earlam_v_Croner_Group_Limited_6020518.2025_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
Government Chemist Review 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Referee casework, research projects, advice and impact of work carried out by the Government Chemist team during 2023

The Government Chemist Annual Review provides a summary of the work undertaken by the Government Chemist team, including highlights from the resolution of referee cases, advisory work and capability building activities. The review also details the impact of the work obtained though active engagement with a wide range of stakeholders. The main topics described in this review are:
- Referee cases: aflatoxins in dried figs
- Advisory role: overview of the activities associated with the advisory role, including responding to enquiries from stakeholders and consultations
- Capability building: the review highlights particular projects the Government Chemist team worked on to be ready for future challenges, extending the analytical capabilities for inorganic arsenic in rice to more complex baby-rice matrices and further enhancing its application of GMO analytical approaches.
- Knowledge sharing activities to further the impact of the referee and advisory functions: the review highlights some of the publications, webinars and other engagement activities undertaken by the team to ensure that the breadth of knowledge generated through the Government Chemist’s programme reaches its target audiences
Black-headed gulls: licence for retailers and restaurateurs to sell eggs (GL23)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-01)

Get a general licence to sell black-headed gull eggs for human consumption if you're a retailer or restaurateur.

This licence lets you sell the eggs of black-headed gulls (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) if you’re a retailer or restaurateur.

You must ensure the eggs are lawfully collected and have documentation to prove it.

You can sell the eggs (including hiring, bartering and exchanging) and advertise that the eggs are for sale.

You cannot sell eggs after 30 June in any year.

You do not need to apply for this general licence but you must meet its conditions and follow its instructions.
Mr S Derrick v Glasgow City Council: 121223/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Derrick v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d2c6cb2348f8d0cc51cba4/Mr_S_Derrick_v_Glasgow_City_Council__-xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
IHTM27031 - Foreign property: valuation of assets: household and personal goods
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


From 6 April 2025, for inheritance tax purposes, domicile is replaced by long-term UK residence and you can find details of these rules at IHTM (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47000)47000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47000).

Foreign household and personal goods (IHTM21000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm21000)) must be valued in the same way as UK assets.

Situs

Assets that are on display at a museum may not be counted as in the UK at the relevant time. In such a case the item may not be taxable in the UK (IHTM27075 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm27075)), depending on the domicile (to 5 April 2025) or long term UK residence (from 6 April 2025) of the taxpayer.
Bird flu: near Bedale, Thirsk and Malton, Yorkshire (AIV2025/68)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry premises near Bedale, Thirsk and Malton, Yorkshire on 25 October 2025.

Case information

3 December 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone around the premises near Bedale, Thirsk and Malton, Yorkshire (AIV 2025/68) the 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.

24 November 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone around the premises near Bedale, Thirsk and Malton, Yorkshire (AIV 2025/68) the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the 10km surveillance zone.

25 October 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry premises near Bedale, Thirsk and Malton, Yorkshire.

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

Declarations

Declaration of the revocation of a surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6930731acdec734f4dff41e2/Revocation_of_surveillance_zone_declaration_AIV_2025_68.pdf)

This revokes the declaration of the ending of a protection zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69248a1c90a8c154e9026291/Declaration_of_the_ending_of_a_Protection_Zone__AIV2025_68_.pdf).

This revokes and replaces the declaration of a protection zone and surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68fd220cbaf1f8c92fb5f9fd/Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone_DPR_2025_156_AIV_2025_68.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: AIV 2025/68
Sandhurst Trust
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 Sandhurst Trust 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 Sandhurst Trust recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Concessionary travel statistics: year ending, March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Concessionary bus travel statistics in England about the number of passes, bus journeys, reimbursement and expenditure.

Concessionary bus travel statistics in England about the number of passes, bus journeys, reimbursement and expenditure.

Financial data for local authorities are produced by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). However, only provisional data on revenue outturn has been published as of 26 November 2025 with a second release scheduled for 4 December 2025. Due to this, estimates for net current expenditure using MHCLG data have not been produced. Estimates from the Concessionary Travel survey are available in table BUS08d (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/bus-statistics-data-tables#concessionary-travel-bus08) as they are collected directly from Transport Combined Authorities (TCAs).

We plan to update the published tables in early 2026, once the second release of revenue outturn data has been published by MHCLG.

In England, comparing the year ending March 2025 with the year ending March 2024, there were:

8.9 million older and disabled concessionary travel passes, up 1%

624 million concessionary bus journeys, up 4%

£795 million reimbursed to bus operators by Travel Concession Authorities, up 8% (constant prices)

£995 million in net current expenditure on concessionary travel, up 8% (constant prices)

Contact us

Bus statistics

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

Media enquiries xx-xxxx-xxxx

To hear more about DfT statistical publications as they are released, follow us on X at DfTstats (https://x.com/dftstats).
Tree Production Innovation Fund: how to make a claim
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

Use this guidance and form to claim your project expenditure if you have a Tree Production Innovation Fund (TPIF) agreement.

If you have a Tree Production Innovation Fund (TPIF) agreement in place, use the how to claim guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tree-production-innovation-fund-how-to-make-a-claim/how-to-make-a-claim-tree-production-innovation-fund) to help you submit your report and claim your project expenditure.

The guidance outlines the steps you need to follow, including completing the claim form, report, and gathering the necessary evidence to submit to the Forestry Commission.

The TPIF (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tree-production-innovation-fund) is now closed for new applications. Find out more about our other grants for trees and woodland (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/where-to-find-grants-for-trees-and-woodland).
SFO's top accountant awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

The Serious Fraud Office is delighted to announce that Nick Stroud, Head of Forensic Accountancy, has been awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours list.

Forensic accountancy leader recognised in King’s Birthday Honours for playing key role delivering justice for thousands of victims

Achievements include pioneering new approaches on crypto as well as setting the benchmark for Deferred Prosecution Agreement industry standards

These achievements are recognised alongside Nick’s contribution to breaking barriers as a blind professional

Since joining the SFO in 1992, Nick’s dedicated leadership has transformed forensic accountancy in the organisation, which operates as part of the SFO’s unique model of lawyers, investigations, forensic accountants and other experts working together to tackle instances of serious economic crime and corruption.

Nick has become a national expert whose advice is sought by both government and private sector organisations, and he has achieved this alongside the challenge of losing his sight.

Nick’s achievements include spearheading the development of the SFO’s Deferred Prosecution Agreement tool, which has successfully held corporations accountable while delivering significant financial returns to taxpayers through HM Treasury.

More recently, he has led on emerging threats, including developing methods to investigate crypto-assets.

He also established the SFO’s Accountancy Apprenticeship Scheme, creating solid foundations to ensure accountancy remains central to serious economic crime investigation.

On receiving his nomination Nick Stroud said:

I feel intensely proud to accept this award which recognises the contribution of accountancy professionals to the SFO’s complex investigations.

Having initially found it difficult to accept my own disability I am pleased this award shows those with disabilities can make valuable contributions, demonstrating there should be no barrier to collaborative working.

Director of the Serious Fraud Office, Nick Ephgrave QPM, said:

Nick’s exceptional expertise and collaborative approach have been instrumental in bringing justice to thousands of victims of economic crime.

His dedication to developing the next generation of forensic accountants through our apprenticeship scheme demonstrates his commitment to ensuring the UK remains a safe place to do business.
Insolvency practitioners: creditors and members voluntary liquidation - Schedule of funds
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

CAU 103: creditors and members voluntary liquidation - Schedule of funds.

Our templates include additional guidance on a second tab labelled ‘Rules’.

Before saving your completed spreadsheet template in CSV format, delete the ‘Rules’ tab, so that we can process your information correctly.

Once you have saved your final CSV file, email it to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

You must include a signed and completed CAU form with your spreadsheet. We are unable to process any submissions without this form.
Temporary community waste collection points: RPS 223
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

Environment Agency regulatory position on using temporary collection points in local communities for householders’ waste.

This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to have an environmental permit when you temporarily collect and store householders’ waste.

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 this RPS.

This regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
Statement on behalf of the thirteenth Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-23)

The thirteenth Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board met on 22nd May 2025.

The Secretary of State for Wales, Rt Hon Jo Stevens MP, in her role as Chair of the Transition Board sought endorsement from the Board for three regeneration projects, which will be supported with over £21.2million of Transition Board funding. These projects include:
- Advanced Manufacturing Production Facility/National Net Zero Centre of Excellence
- Redevelopment of business premises at Metal Box and Sandfields Business Centre
Today’s release of money is the sixth announcement from the UK Government’s £80m Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board fund and should support over 270 jobs and add a total of over £119m Gross Value Added to the local economy over the next decade. This latest major investment means more than £70 million has been announced by the Transition Board in the last nine months.

Investment from the Transition Board compliments UK Government’s action to secure new trade deals with the US and India, including seeking agreement to eradicate tariffs on core steel products imported into the US. This will protect tens of millions of pounds worth of steel exports from Wales every year.

The Board also received updates on:
- Tata Steel UK’s decarbonisation programme;
- The Department of Business and Trade’s plans for a steel strategy;
- Mental health and well-being interventions;
- The Transition Board funds that have already been announced, including applications received for the Supply Chain fund, and support being provided from the Employment and Skills fund.
Those in attendance included: Rt Hon Jo Stevens MP, Secretary of State for Wales; Rebecca Evans MS, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy & Planning in the Welsh Government; Cllr Alun Llewelyn, Deputy Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council; Frances O’Brien, CEO of Neath Port Talbot Council; Stephen Kinnock, MP for Aberafan Maesteg; David Rees, MS for Aberavon; Anne Jessopp CBE & Katherine Bennett CBE, independent members of the Board; Alun Davies, National Officer for Steel & Metals, Community Union; Tom Hoyles, Politics, Press and Research Officer, GMB Wales & Jason Bartlett Regional Officer of Unite the Union Wales.

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SPE15095 - Receipt into customs warehouse: contents
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).

This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx 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).
Mrs D Maciulaite v Oru London Ltd: 2201959/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs D Maciulaite v Oru London Ltd: 2201959/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677d3004d721a08c00665501/Mrs_D_Maciulaite_v_Oru_London_Ltd_-_2201959-2024.pdf).
Flat 5 Sheen Gardens House, Upper Richmond Road West, SW14 7PA : LON/00BD/MNR/2024/0335
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mr R Waterhouse FRICS and Mr O Miller dated 14 November 2024.

Read Notice of Decision in Notice of Decision - Flat 5 Sheen Gardens House, Upper Richmond Road West, SW14 7PA : LON/00BD/MNR/2024/0335 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67814cf9153753104a9217fd/D_241114__Flat_5__Sheen_Gardens_House_Upper_Richmond_Road_West_SW14_7PA.pdf) and Read Full Decision in Full Reasons Decision - Flat 5 Sheen Gardens House, Upper Richmond Road West, SW14 7PA : LON/00BD/MNR/2024/0335 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67814d0ad5422b88ec018452/C_241114_Flat_5_Sheen_Gardens_House_Upper_Richmond_Road_West_SW14_7PA.pdf)
Non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes in England: August 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Provisional data for the period 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025.

These inspections of non-association independent schools in England statistics are made up of:
- main findings
- tables, charts and data in ODS and CSV format
- quality and methodology report
- pre-release access list
Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
GP in-hours: weekly bulletins for 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Monitors the number of people who visit their GP during surgery hours under the syndromic surveillance system.

Monitoring the number of visits to GPs during regular surgery hours for important clinical indicators. This system reports daily and covers over 55% of England’s population.

Previous years’ weekly bulletins are also available for:
- 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2024)
- 2023 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2023)
- 2022 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2022)
- 2021 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2021)
- 2020 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2020)
- 2019 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2019)
- 2018 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2018)
- 2017 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2015)
- 2016 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2016)
- 2015 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2015)
- 2014 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2014)
Can market mechanisms facilitate energy access for people living in extreme poverty? Part 2
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

This report has 2 parts. Part 2 explores how market mechanisms can be used to provide energy access to people living in extreme poverty and Part 1 looks at the number of people in extreme poverty.

Abstract

Part 2 of this report explores how market mechanisms can be used to provide energy access to people living in extreme poverty. It reviews the available market mechanisms and their ability to provide energy access to demographic groups. It also outlines an econometric model that can be used to estimate the extent to which specific mechanisms can provide energy access to people who live in different circumstances.

Part 1 of this report looks at the understanding the relationship between energy access and extreme poverty (https://www.gov.uk/research-for-development-outputs/can-market-mechanisms-facilitate-energy-access-for-people-living-in-extreme-poverty-part-1).

This report is part of the Transforming Energy Access programme.

Citation

Practical Action. ‘Can market mechanisms facilitate energy access for people living in extreme poverty? Part 2: The role of market interventions and business models’ Practical Action Publishing, 2023

Links

Can market mechanisms facilitate energy access for people living In extreme poverty? Part 2: The role of market interventions and business models (https://practicalaction.org/knowledge-centre/resources/can-market-mechanisms-enable-energy-access-for-people-living-in-extreme-poverty-part-2-the-role-of-market-interventions-and-business-models/)
Fishguard linkspan replacement Harbour Revision Order
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Information about the environmental impact assessment screening and scoping for the proposed fishguard linkspan replacement Harbour Revision Order (HRO).

On 29 March 2018, the Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours Company made a formal application to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) under section 14 of the Harbours Act 1964 for a Harbour Revision Order to construct a new linkspan bridge. The proposed project will involve the construction of a new linkspan to replace an existing linkspan currently at the project location.

The applicant indicated on 6 November 2024 that they no longer wanted to pursue the application for a Harbour Revision Order. The MMO wrote to the applicant on 20 November 2024 to say that unless they heard contrary from the applicants by 4 December 2024, the MMO would consider the application withdrawn. The applicant responded on 2 December 2024 to say they were content for the MMO to consider the application withdrawn.

The MMO’s decision letter of 20 November 2024 can be found on this page.
Bilsby Bookkeeping
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 Bilsby Bookkeeping 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 Bilsby Bookkeeping 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
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.