theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Ancre Somme Association
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 Ancre Somme Association 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 Ancre Somme Association 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 Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Education: engaging with schools and community organisations across the United Kingdom using age-appropriate educational material explaining the role of our Armed Forces.

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mrs M Garrity v Glasgow City Council: 121278/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M Garrity v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d2c2134702aacd2251cba5/Mrs_M_Garrity_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-__Judgment.pdf).
Sending a copy of the appeal form to the council
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

You must send a copy of your appeal and all the supporting documents to the local planning authority.

Please ensure you send a copy of the appeal form and supporting documents to the local planning authority, this can be done by post or e-mail. Some councils will accept an e-mail copy of an appeal made online.
HM Treasury business appointment rules advice January to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Summaries of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.

This page provides information about outside appointments or employment taken up by former members of HM Treasury.

It covers former staff at senior civil service levels SCS1 and SCS2 and equivalents that fall within the scope of the business appointment rules (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/crown-servants-new-jobs-and-business-appointments). It also covers special advisers of equivalent level.
Titles: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Tells HM Passport Office staff how to add and record titles and observations on a passport.

This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff about titles, for example, Mr, Mrs or Dr, and titles of nobility.

It tells you how to record the customer’s title:
- on the passport processing system, in the title or other title field
- on the personal details page of a passport
- in observations you must add
British High Commission Bandar Seri Begawan
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

The British High Commission in Brunei maintains and develops relations between the UK and Brunei.

Find out more on our UK and Brunei news page (https://www.gov.uk/world/brunei/news). We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Brunei. You can access UK government services while in Brunei (https://www.gov.uk/world/brunei).

If you’re travelling in Brunei, see our Brunei travel advice (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brunei).

Getting help

If you cannot get the support you need from local services, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help British people abroad.

We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone’s:
- ill, injured, or involved in a crime
- with a British person who’s died
Get help from FCDO (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/brunei/british-high-commission-bandar-seri-begawan)

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document) if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen (https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport), damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

Apply online for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document). If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.

If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before

If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen (https://www.gov.uk/check-british-citizen).

If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/brunei/british-high-commission-bandar-seri-begawan).

Other consular services

Marriage and civil partnerships

We are unable to issue certificates of no impediment. We can issue a document in English advising this, see our documentary services guide (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/documentary-services-guide-for-brunei).

Notarial and documentary services

For legal reasons, we are unable to carry out notarial acts in Commonwealth countries. This includes certifying documents as true copies of originals, administering oaths or taking affidavits. For these or other notarial acts contact a notary public.

See the full list of notarial and documentary services for British people abroad (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/documents-for-british-people-abroad).

Consular fees

See the full list of consular fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consular-services-fees).
Mrs S Messi v Epic Games UK Ltd and JSS Search Ltd: 3311465/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S Messi v Epic Games UK Ltd and JSS Search Ltd: 3311465/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679267aee982ca138427fc36/Mrs_Sandra_Messi_v_Epic_Games_UK_Ltd_3311465_2023_PPH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs S Messi v Epic Games UK Ltd and JSS Search Ltd: 3311465/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679cf507a9ee53687470a36d/Mrs_Sandra_Messi_v_Epic_Games_UK_Ltd_3311465_2023_Written_Reasons.pdf).
CTM08450 - Corporation Tax: management expenses: capital allowances on machinery and plant
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)


CAA01/S18 and CAA01/S253 apply capital allowances provisions on
- first year allowances,
- writing-down allowances,
- balancing allowances, and
- balancing charges
to machinery and plant used for the purpose of management of the business of a ‘company with investment business'.

Where capital allowances are not allowed as a deduction in computing income (for example in the computation of property or trading income), the capital allowances should be added to the management expenses for the period.

CAA01/S254 to S256 apply to life assurance companies. Guidance on the capital allowances available to life assurance companies are given in the Life Assurance Manual.

The amount of any balancing charge is treated as income of the business.

For periods beginning before 1 January 1995, companies needed to make an election to claim the allowances. There is guidance at CA23500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-allowances-manual/ca23500) onwards on capital allowances relating to motor cars.
CH228720 - How to do a compliance check: information powers: excise information notice: opportunity letter
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


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

Unless the exception at CH228760 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch228760) applies, you must send the intended recipient of the notice an ‘opportunity letter’ to tell them what you require and invite them to make representations to you.

The opportunity letter can be found under product code IIP27 in SEES.

In the opportunity letter you should set out the documents you require in the same way as you set out your requirements in the formal notice. The text relating to what you intend to include in the notice should be capable of being cut and pasted into the formal notice that you will ask the tribunal for approval to issue.

However, while the subsequent notice may be drafted more narrowly than the opportunity letter to reflect representations received, it must not be drafted more widely. If you need to add something to the proposed notice you should get a manager’s agreement, see CH228500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch228500), to send the recipient a fresh opportunity letter. The manager that agrees your request to apply to the tribunal to issue a notice may want to check the contents of the opportunity letter before it is issued.

It is good practice to send the opportunity letter at least 30 days before the tribunal are due to hear the application.

If the recipient of the notice is intended to be a bank see guidance starting at CH231200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch231200).
Product Safety Report: LED Ceiling Light sold via Amazon (2502-0044)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Product Safety Report for LED Ceiling Light presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: LED Ceiling Light

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the product failed the 1250 V electric strength test.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the product failed the 1250 V electric strength test. The insulation broke down at 700 V when applied between the live input and earthed metal parts. The product’s insulation may therefore break down over time due to the low strength of the product, and a surge in current could cause it to become live, causing the consumer to receive an electric shock.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

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

Additional information

PSD case number: 2502-0044

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Review of level 3 qualifications reform: final outcomes
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

Final list of post-16 level 3 qualifications that have had their funding approval extended or removed from 1 August 2025.

Following the publication of the post-16 education and skills white paper (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/post-16-education-and-skills-white-paper) and the post-16 level 3 and below pathways (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/post-16-level-3-and-below-pathways), the list of qualifications due to be defunded from 1 August 2026 and 1 August 2027 will be reviewed shortly.

As part of a review of post-16 qualification reforms, the Department for Education (DfE) considered all level 3 qualifications that were in scope to have funding approval removed from 1 August 2025.

This includes:
- qualifications that overlap with T Levels in waves 1, 2, 3 or 4
- level 3 qualifications that are in scope to have funding approval removed in cycle 1
- qualifications which providers identified in their cycle 1 submissions as being replaced by a reformed qualification (even where the replacement qualifications were not approved for funding)
This workbook has 2 tabs:
- Approval extended tab - lists qualifications that have had their funding approval extended and the length of extension
- Approval not extended tab - lists the qualifications that have not had funding approval extended into 2025 to 2026 and the reason why
An equality impact assessment (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-level-3-qualifications-reform-equality-impact-assessment) looking at the effect changes to post-16 qualifications at level 3 will have on specific protected groups of people, is also available.
R Bethwaite v  ETeam Talmix Ltd: 6007093/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in R Bethwaite v ETeam Talmix Ltd: 6007093/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685a990b72588f418862073e/R_Bethwaite_v_ETeam_Talmix_Limited_6007093-2025_Judgment.pdf).
Product Safety Report: R&R Luxury Limited Skincare Shea Butter Body Balm (2501-0071)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Product Safety Report for R&R Luxury Limited Skincare Shea Butter Body Balm presenting a serious chemical risk.

Summary

Product: R&R Luxury Limited Skincare Shea Butter Body Balm

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains 12,900 mg/kg of Citral, which is higher than the safe limit for this ingredient in cosmetics.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains 12,900 mg/kg of Citral which is higher than the safe limit for this ingredient in cosmetics.

Permitted fragrance allergens were detected in the product at a concentration above the limit of quantification, without being indicated on the product’s label. This includes: Citral, Eugenol, Geraniol, Isoeugenol, Limonene and Linalool. According to Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013, the presence of these allergenic substances must be indicated in the ingredients list of a leave-on product when the concentration of the substance exceeds 0.001% (10 mg/kg).

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2501-0071

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Mr J Rux-Burton and Mrs V Rux-Burton v Rux-Burton Associates Ltd c/oBegbies Traynor and Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: 3309441/2023 and 3309442/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Rux-Burton and Mrs V Rux-Burton v Rux-Burton Associates Ltd c/oBegbies Traynor and Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: 3309441/2023 and 3309442/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d525099ce370a7e0a0fcb9/Mr_J_Rux-Burton_and_other_v_Rux-Burton_Associates_Ltd_c.oBegbies_Traynor_and_other_3309441_2023_and_3309442_2023_Judgment.pdf).
Flat B, 211 Kilburn Park Road, London, NW6 5LG: LON/00BK/F77/2025/0050
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-07)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge A Harris, on 15 July 2025

Read the full decision - Flat B, 211 Kilburn Park Road, London, NW6 5LG- LON/00BK/F77/2025/0050 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e2ac388c74f0fd15c96a0/Flat_B__211_Kilburn_Park_Road__London__NW6_5LG-_Fair_Rents_Decision.pdf)

Read the summary reason- Flat B, 211 Kilburn Park Road, London, NW6 5LG - LON/00BK/F77/2025/0050 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e2af692957f2ec567c5d4/Flat_B__211_Kilburn_Park_Road__London__NW6_5LG-_Summary_Reasons.pdf)
Men's Health Strategy for England: call for evidence in British Sign Language
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

We want to hear your views and ideas about men's health issues. Your ideas will help the government to make a Men's Health Strategy for England.

This call for evidence will help the government to make a Men’s Health Strategy for England.

We’re especially interested in hearing from people who have lived experience of men’s health issues.

This call for evidence is for individuals aged 16 and over who are living in England. It will be open for 12 weeks.

Call for evidence information in British Sign Language (BSL)

Watch the call for evidence information in BSL (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvaBZskxS7tzMHPKcqmTlPW_MkxdimsEh&si=jVhctxHbKoYI2Opz).

The following information is included:
- introduction to the call for evidence
- about the survey and how to respond
- survey questions for individuals
- survey questions for men sharing their lived experiences
- privacy notice
There is also a written version (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/mens-health-strategy-for-england-call-for-evidence) of this call for evidence.

The written version is also for health and social care professionals, academics, employers and stakeholder organisations.

An easy read version (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/mens-health-strategy-for-england-call-for-evidence-easy-read) opened on 19 June 2025 and will be open for 12 weeks.
Department for Business and Trade South Africa
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in South Africa, and South African companies set up and invest in the UK.

We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British Trade Office in Johannesburg and Consulate-General in Cape Town.

Set up a business and invest in the UK

Discover investment opportunities and learn how your business can expand to the UK on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/expand-your-business-in-the-uk/).

Buy from the UK

Find exceptional and creative UK trade partners with DBT’s Find a Supplier service on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/buy-from-the-uk/).

Export to South Africa from the UK

UK companies can increase their sales, growth and stability by selling to South Africa.

On Business.gov.uk, DBT provides:
- an export guide to South Africa (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/markets/south-africa/)
- practical export advice (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/learn/categories/)
- export opportunities (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-opportunities/)
- export finance and related guidance (https://www.business.gov.uk/get-finance/)
Export licensing and special rules for South Africa

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK (https://www.gov.uk/export-goods).
Sandhurst Court, 3-5 South Promenade, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1LS : MAN/30UF/LDC/2024/0061
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Northern Region Judge Forster, Tribunal Judge Westby and Tribunal Member Mr James sitting on 23 May 2025

Read the full decision in Sandhurst Court, 3-5 South Promenade, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1LS : MAN/30UF/LDC/2024/0061 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685905ee76eec44bf9d71dd6/Sandhurst_Court_23_05_25.pdf)
ECSH42625 - Public bodies and authorities
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)


Public bodies/authorities include, but are not limited to:
- Government departments e.g. Department for Education.
- Non-departmental public bodies e.g. British Council.
- Local government bodies e.g. Local Councils.
- NHS bodies e.g. NHS Trusts.
Whilst public bodies/authorities are not directly covered by the requirements of The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLR 2017), some activities undertaken by them could be included within scope.

Our registration guidance on GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-who-needs-to-register) provides a list of the types of public bodies that do not have to register with HMRC. These are:
- Public authorities serving members of the public for free, or that charge a fee to cover no more than the expense of providing the service only.
- Public authorities that provide these services as part of their statutory duties where a fee is charged.
- Public authorities funded by the Exchequer or council taxpayers, and not by the person receiving the service.
- Public authorities or joint ventures (where 50% or more of the shares are owned by the public body) that provide services only to other public authorities.
- Public authorities or joint ventures (as defined above) that provide services to a firm authorised by a public authority to act on their behalf, such as a housing association.
These services may not fall within scope of MLR 2017 if the activities are not carried out by way of business. Some activities undertaken by public bodies (for example certain accountancy and property transactions) may be carried out by way of business and therefore, MLR 2017 may apply. Officers will need to check the basis of the provision of the services to determine if the public body is within scope of MLR 2017.

Where the public body is carrying out relevant activities in the course of business, it is in scope of MLR 2017, therefore the public body should comply with MLR 2017 and put in place appropriate policies, controls and procedures.
Personal information charter
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

All applications for a UK visa made in Turkmenistan must be completed and paid for online in US Dollars from 30 April 2013

From 30 April 2013 all applications for a UK visa made in Turkmenistan must be completed using our online application system and paid for online in US Dollars before going to the British Embassy visa application centre in Ashgabat to submit a printed copy of the application form and biometric data (fingerprints and photograph).

Appointments to submit applications at the British Embassy visa application centre in Ashgabat should also now be booked online. The introduction of online payments is part of a wider move to allow almost all our customers to apply and pay for their visas online by 2013/14.
Land and groundwater remediation deployment form
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

Deployment form MPP2 and form guidance.

SR2008 No. 27 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/standard-rules-sr2008-number-27) is a standard rules mobile plant permit. This permit allows you to operate mobile plant for the treatment of soils and contaminated material, substances or products.

You must complete and submit deployment form MPP2. You must get agreement in writing from the Environment Agency before you can deploy mobile plant to the site.

A mobile plant permit and a deployment is usually a short term operation and you can use it for:
- remediation of existing land contamination
- pollution incidents
The plant must be mobile and the treatment must be for recovery. Remediation can be in situ, ex situ or both.
Recovery needs assessment: process guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

How to carry out a recovery needs assessment (RNA) for confirmed victims of modern slavery.

This guidance is for staff at the Single Competent Authority (SCA), relevant employees of the Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract prime contractor and support workers for confirmed victims of modern slavery. It explains the policy, process and procedure which must be followed when completing a recovery needs assessment (RNA).

The guidance explains the issues for consideration for support workers in developing recommendations for ongoing support for victims with recovery needs arising from their modern slavery experiences, whether through the Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract (MSVCC) or alternative services. It also details those issues for consideration for Single Competent Authority (SCA) decision makers when deciding on those recommendations.
Data intermediaries
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

This call for evidence is seeking information to inform policy design, promote trusted data access and sharing, and help manage potential harms from third-party data control.

Data Intermediaries is a term that refers to a range of organisations that facilitate data access and exchange on behalf of, or for the benefit of individuals.

While some data intermediary models are already operating, many remain theoretical. Through engagement with businesses, research organisations and other bodies, it has been highlighted that a range of barriers exist to the development of data intermediaries in the UK and the potential consumer, citizen and economic benefits different models could bring.

The government is committed to enhancing data access for businesses and individuals.

This call for evidence will consider:
- the reasons for the limited exercise of some data subject rights, like data portability
- the nature and scope of data intermediaries’ activities, and a proposed taxonomy
- critical success factors for intermediaries reaching full potential, and potential barriers preventing their activities
- risk factors associated with third-party exercise of data subject rights
How to complete form SDLT4 for Stamp Duty Land Tax
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

How to complete an SDLT4 form to tell HMRC about Stamp Duty Land Tax transactions involving companies, non-residential or mixed-use land or buildings, and leases of more than one property.

This guidance will help you correctly complete your SDLT4 form if any of the following apply:
- the buyer is a company
- you entered code 02 (mixed use property) or code 03 (non-residential property) at question 1 of the SDLT1 return
- you entered code 01 at question 1 and used ‘A’ or ‘L’ at question 2 of the SDLT1 return and have stated that there is more than one property at question 26 of the SDLT1 return
- the sale is of a business
- any part of the consideration other than rent is contingent or uncertain
- the terms of the transaction include mineral or mineral rights
- you applied for a ruling under CAP1 or non-statutory business clearance relating to the transaction
- you are making an application for deferment
You should submit the SDLT4 form with a completed paper SDLT1 return.

Related guidance

Stamp Duty Land Tax online and paper returns (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/stamp-duty-land-tax-online-and-paper-returns) Find out about sending a SDLT return, late filing penalties, amending a return and applying for a refund. How to complete your Stamp Duty Land Tax SDLT1 paper return (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sdlt-guide-for-completing-paper-sdlt1-return) Find help with each question on the return and common reasons why your return may be rejected.
NDA group socio-economic grant funding programme: guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

These guidance documents provide details for applicants and practitioners on the NDA group grant application process, decision making criteria and governance.

Whilst this guidance is intended for internal use within the NDA group, it has been published to encourage transparency and joint working between stakeholders.

The guidance covers three categories of funding:
- Large projects – NDA contribution over £200,000
- Medium projects – NDA contribution between £10,000 and £200,000
- Small, also called good neighbour, projects – NDA contribution up to £10,000
It will be regularly reviewed and revised as appropriate, and we welcome any views and suggestions for improvement.
The Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA): rules and guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

How the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator operates and how to make a formal complaint or contact us in confidence.

The Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA) enforces the Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024 and the Fair Dealing Obligations (Pig) Regulations 2025.

The ASCA, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, will carry out the enforcement functions under the regulations.

Contact ASCA in confidence or make a formal complaint (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/contact-asca-in-confidence-or-make-a-formal-complaint)

The Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024 came into force in the UK on 9 July 2024. They apply to all new contracts made for the purchase of milk from a producer. There is a transition period of 12 months for existing agreements, after which all such contracts will need to be compliant with the regulations by 9 July 2025.

The Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations 2025 come into force in the UK on 13 August 2025. They apply to all new contracts made for the purchase of pigs from a qualifying seller. There is a transition period of 12 months for existing agreements, after which all such contracts will need to be compliant with the regulations by 13 August 2026.

The ASCA will investigate relevant complaints about milk or pig purchase contracts raised by producers.

Where the ASCA finds that a purchaser has failed to comply with a requirement under the regulations, the ASCA may require the purchaser to pay a civil penalty or compensation or both.

The maximum amount of a civil penalty is 1% of the purchaser’s turnover, to be paid into the government’s consolidated fund.

Any unpaid civil penalty can be recovered as a debt.

The ASCA will also review the regulations within the first 5 years of them being made, and at least every 5 years after that, and publish a report setting out the conclusions of each review.

The ASCA will be committed to engaging with industry and making sure the regulations are understood and complied with.
Stanford & Green 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 Stanford & Green 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 Stanford & Green Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Eamonn Boylan
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

Eamonn Boylan was Homes England Interim Chief Executive from January to September 2025. Prior to this, he was Interim Chief Executive for Manchester City Council. He was also one of 10 housing and development experts serving on the Government’s New Towns Taskforce, though stepped down prior to joining Homes England.    Eamonn has more than 4 decades of experience in prestigious public sector roles with a focus on leading large organisations and delivering place-based regeneration. He has served as Chief Executive for Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Transport for Greater Manchester, and Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. While at Stockport, Eamonn led the Council’s £1 billion programme of investment in infrastructure and town centre regeneration. He has also previously held the role of Deputy Chief Executive at the Homes and Communities Agency (Homes England’s predecessor).   As Deputy Chief Executive of Manchester City Council, Eamonn led the Regeneration Directorate encompassing housing and planning and led major place-based regeneration projects in Hulme and Ancoats.

Eamonn Boylan was Homes England Interim Chief Executive from January to September 2025. Prior to this, he was Interim Chief Executive for Manchester City Council. He was also one of 10 housing and development experts serving on the Government’s New Towns Taskforce, though stepped down prior to joining Homes England.

Eamonn has more than 4 decades of experience in prestigious public sector roles with a focus on leading large organisations and delivering place-based regeneration. He has served as Chief Executive for Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Transport for Greater Manchester, and Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. While at Stockport, Eamonn led the Council’s £1 billion programme of investment in infrastructure and town centre regeneration. He has also previously held the role of Deputy Chief Executive at the Homes and Communities Agency (Homes England’s predecessor).

As Deputy Chief Executive of Manchester City Council, Eamonn led the Regeneration Directorate encompassing housing and planning and led major place-based regeneration projects in Hulme and Ancoats.
Empowering Insights
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 Empowering Insights 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 Empowering Insights recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- 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.
Urgent notification for HMP Pentonville
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-15)

The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Pentonville on 18 July 2025.

More detail on the reasons for this can be found on the HM Inspectorate of Prisons website (https://hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_reports/hmp-pentonville-urgent-notification/).

The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice published her response and a plan of action on 15 August 2025, within 28 days of the notification.
Labelling and packaging of medicinal products for human use following agreement of the Windsor Framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

Information on the implementation of labelling and packaging requirements for medicinal products for human use under the Windsor Framework.

This guidance is designed to provide information on the implementation of labelling and packaging requirements for medicinal products for human use under the Windsor Framework.

The Windsor Framework sets out the long-term arrangements for the supply of medicines into Northern Ireland. It will ensure that medicines can be approved and licensed on a UK-wide basis by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) , with medicines using the same packaging and labelling across the UK, and provides for the disapplication of European Union (EU) Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) requirements for medicines marketed and supplied in Northern Ireland.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Gary Feldman
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

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

Teacher’s name: Mr Gary Feldman

Teacher reference number: 3949975

Teacher’s date of birth: 3 November 1956

Location teacher worked: Northwich, East of England

Date of professional conduct panel: 17 to 18 March 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition Order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Gary Feldman, formerly employed in Northwich, East of England.
Ms G Upton v Anglesey Primary School and Birmingham City Council: 6002309/2025 and 6020477/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms G Upton v Anglesey Primary School and Birmingham City Council: 6002309/2025 and 6020477/2025 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69147b43b49cc4434516167b/Genevieve_Ann_Upton_v_Birmingham_City_Council___others-_Judgment_-_6002309.2025___6020477.2025.pdf).
RVAR 2010 exemption: Hayling Light Railway Trust
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Exemption from RVAR 2010 requested by Hayling Light Railway Trust in respect of its passenger rolling stock.

Exemption requested by Hayling Light Railway Trust about the minimum accessibility standards in The Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Non-Interoperable Rail System) Regulations 2010 in respect of its passenger rolling stock.
1) Gold Panda Ltd 2) Pandeli Ltd v Ms H O'Keefe: [2025] EAT 47
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-22)

Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Lord Fairley on 15 April 2025.

Read the full judgment in 1) Gold Panda Ltd 2) Pandeli Ltd v Ms H O’Keefe: [2025] EAT 47 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6807a6d38c1316be7978e6db/1__Gold_Panda_Ltd_2__Pandeli_Ltd_v_Ms_H_O_Keefe__2025__EAT_47.pdf).
Nexus FM 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 Nexus FM 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 Nexus FM Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
East Yorkshire Solar Farm development consent decision announced
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-09)

The East Yorkshire Solar Farm application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.

The application will comprise of the construction, operation (including maintenance) and decommissioning of ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panel arrays which will generate electrical energy from the Sun. The Scheme includes underground cabling to connect to the national electricity transmission network at National Grid’s Drax Substation; underground cabling between the areas of solar PV panels; areas of landscaping and biodiversity enhancement; and other associated development.

The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by East Yorkshire Solar Farm Limited on 21 November 2023 and accepted for examination on 19 December 2023.

Following an examination during which the public, statutory consultees and interested parties were given the opportunity to give evidence to the Examining Authority, recommendations were made to the Secretary of State on 17 February 2025.

This is the 93rd energy application out of 156 applications examined to date and was again completed by the Planning Inspectorate within the statutory timescale laid down in the Planning Act 2008.

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

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

The decision, the recommendation made by the Examining Authority to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and the evidence considered by the Examining Authority in reaching its recommendation are publicly available on the project pages of the National Infrastructure Planning website. (https://national-infrastructure-consenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/EN010143)

Journalists wanting further information should contact the Planning Inspectorate Press Office, on xx-xxxx-xxxx or xx-xxxx-xxxx or email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)