theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Mr S McKenzie v Marks & Spencer plc: 6012007/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S McKenzie v Marks & Spencer plc: 6012007/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681b1caea8cdfb0ccdb8e104/Mr_S_McKenzie_v_Marks_and_Spencer_plc_-_6012007.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Dr. Swati Dhingra reappointed to the Monetary Policy Committee
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Dr. Swati Dhingra has been reappointed as an external member to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has announced.

Her three-year term was due to end on 8 August 2025. Following her appointment for a second term, Dr. Dhingra will continue to hold the post until 8 August 2028.

Dr. Swati Dhingra is an Associate Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics (LSE), and an Associate of the Centre for Economic Performance at LSE. Her research has been funded by the Economic and Social Research Council; European Research Council; International Growth Centre; UK Research and Innovation; and she was awarded the Office for National Statistics’ Research Excellence People’s Choice Award 2019.

From 1 January 2023, Dr. Swati Dhingra has been Director of the Review of Economic Studies. She has also been a member of the UK’s Trade Modelling Review Expert Panel and the LSE’s Economic Diplomacy Commission.

About the reappointment process

Reappointments are not automatic, and each case is considered on its own merits. This reappointment was made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in line with the requirements of the Governance Code for Public Appointments.

About the Monetary Policy Committee

The independent MPC makes decisions about the operation of monetary policy. It comprises of the Governor of the Bank of England, three Deputy Governors, the Bank of England’s Chief Economist and four external members. External members, who are appointed by the Chancellor, may serve up to two three-year terms on the MPC.

The appointment of external members to the MPC is designed to ensure that the Committee benefits from thinking and expertise in addition to that gained inside the Bank. Each member of the MPC has expertise in the field of economics and monetary policy. They are independent and do not represent particular groups or areas.
Lion Legion
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 Lion Legion 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 Lion Legion 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
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.
India: country policy and information notes
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.

Country policy and information notes (previously known as country information and guidance reports) are used by UK Visas and Immigration officials to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.

The notes also give information on asylum seekers’ countries of origin.

We’re aware of accessibility issues with some documents, so we’re working on making them more accessible.

If you need help with this content, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Child sexual exploitation and abuse: sources of support
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Sources of support for victims and survivors of child sexual exploitation and abuse including group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse ('grooming gangs').

Child sexual exploitation and abuse, including group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse (‘grooming gangs’), can have profound and devastating impacts on victims and survivors, their families, friends and communities.

We also recognise that the process of establishing an inquiry and investigating grooming gangs could cause you to experience distress.

If you are a victim or survivor of child sexual abuse and exploitation, or a concerned family member or friend, the information in this document will help you to understand what support is available.
Mr J White v Bilfinger UK Ltd: 4104142/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J White v Bilfinger UK Ltd: 4104142/2022 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bddeda89b4a58925ac6d27/4104142.2022_-_Mr_J_White_v_Bilfinger_UK_Limited_-_Judgment_Issued_20.03.2023.pdf).
UK-New Zealand FTA Environment and Climate Change Sub-Committee – joint minutes, 6 May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

A summary of the discussions from the second UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Environment and Climate Change Sub-Committee including key points and recommendations.

The second UK-New Zealand Environment Sub-Committee took place on 6 May 2025.

The agenda was split into 4 main sessions focusing on:
- institutional mechanisms
- an overview of sub-committee functions
- a policy exchange on specific articles within the chapter
- a discussion on co-operation
Initial teacher training core content framework for iQTS
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

The core content framework (CCF) for international qualified teacher status (iQTS).

The core content framework for iQTS is for accredited English initial teacher training (ITT) providers to teach trainees learning outside of England.

Candidates who successfully complete the iQTS training programme will then automatically be awarded English QTS.

The core content framework (CCF) must be used in its entirety for iQTS.

This framework is based on the CCF for ITT in England with updates to reflect its use for international qualified teacher status. None of the original content has been amended.
UK and England's carbon footprint to 2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Annual greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions relating to UK and England consumption.

This publication looks at the carbon footprint for the UK and England.

The carbon footprint refers to emissions that are associated with the consumption spending of UK/England’s residents on goods and services, wherever in the world these emissions arise along the supply chain, and those which are directly generated by UK/England’s households through private motoring and burning fuel to heat homes. These emissions are often referred to as ‘consumption emissions’ to distinguish them from estimates relating to the emissions ‘produced’ within a country’s territory or economic sphere.

The next release see statistics release calendar (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements)

Defra statistics: Waste and Recycling

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA): Corporate plan financial years 2024 to 2027
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Written in August 2024, this corporate plan sets out the strategic objectives for the SDA for the financial years 2024 to 2027.

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Defence. The vision and primary purpose of the SDA is to lead a high-performing, industrial enterprise to deliver the United Kingdom’s submarine capability safely and securely, and more effectively and cost-efficiently every year. These corporate plans set out the organisation’s vision, purpose and strategic objectives.
Meadow3 Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We Meadow3 Limited will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 Meadow3 Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

seeking to support the employment of veterans young and old by using our influence and connections wherever possible to advance the aspiration of the Armed Forces Covenant

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.
Navigation Court, Gallions Road, London E16 2QL: LON/00BB/BSG/2025/0603
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-22)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge (enter Judge and members) on Date (example 15 December 2018)

Read the full decision in Navigation Court, Gallions Road, London E16 2QL: LON00BB/BSG/2025/0603 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688a58985618469b73388905/Navigation_Court_decision_250620.pdf).
Austrian Foot and Mouth Disease controls amended
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

Foot and mouth disease controls have been amended for Austria

Following rigorous technical assessment, the UK has lifted the commercial import restrictions that were applied to Austria as a result of outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) near the Austria-Hungary border earlier this year.

This means that the export of affected commodities from Austria can take now place, provided that all other import conditions are met and attestations in the relevant export health certificate can be certified.

Personal import restrictions still apply for the entire EU area.

FMD poses no risk to human or food safety, but is a highly contagious viral disease of cattle, sheep, pigs and other cloven-hoofed animals. Livestock keepers should therefore be absolutely rigorous about their biosecurity.

Foot and mouth disease is a notifiable disease and must be reported. If you suspect foot and mouth disease in your animals, you must report it immediately by calling:
- xx-xxxx-xxxx in England
- xx-xxxx-xxxx in Wales
- your local Field Services Office in Scotland
SGSELSG3075 - Issuing and presentation of licences: amendments of paper licences
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

This guidance is no longer extant
10B Red Lion Street, Richmond, Surrey TW9 1RW - LON/00BD/LSC/2025/0677
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Nicol and Mr J. Naylor on 29 July 2025

Read the full decision in 10B Red Lion Street, Richmond, Surrey TW9 1RW - LON/00BD/LSC/2025/0677 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6889f0fc048fff613a4d5b70/10B_Red_Lion_St_s27A_decision_28-7-25.pdf).
Mrs T Cooper v Sandbach Gymnastics Foundation: 1308663/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs T Cooper v Sandbach Gymnastics Foundation: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Partial Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690c9103276dd02bc451ab0c/Mrs_T_Cooper_v_Sandbach_Gymnastics_Foudation_1308663_2023-Partial_withdrawal_.pdf).
British Embassy Algiers
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

The British Embassy in Algeria maintains and develops relations between the UK and Algeria.

The Embassy provides consular assistance to British nationals and manages British government business with the Algerian government, and encourages business links between Britain and Algeria. Our work involves dealing with a wide range of political, commercial, security and economic interests between the UK and Algeria.

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

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

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/algeria/british-embassy-algeria)

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.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document/if-youre-not-a-british-citizen).

Other consular services

Notarial and documentary services

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).
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

UK Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO & UN, Simon Manley.

Thank you Mr Vice President.

And thank you to the commission and the ASG for their poignant interventions today. Your ongoing work is vital to securing long-term peace and reconciliation in South Sudan.

We also welcome the presence of the Honourable Justice Minister of South Sudan.

Mr President, as this report makes clear, the human rights situation in South Sudan remains grave. Violence continues to escalate. Elections have been delayed. Media freedom is severely restricted. And journalists are being arbitrarily detained under the National Security Service Bill.

We are particularly concerned by appalling reports of conflict-related sexual violence. Victims being left without access to essential medical care or recourse to justice. The Anti-Gender-Based Violence Bill, drafted five years ago, must be put into full and immediate action.

What we’ve read and heard underlines why we need to maintain this Council’s attention on South Sudan, and why the work of the Commission must continue. It is essential to achieving the inclusive, democratic future promised to the people of South Sudan. The Commission’s robust scrutiny of South Sudan’s human rights situation must continue.

Commissioners, what more can the international community do to help South Sudan end this devastating cycle of conflict-related sexual violence?

Thank you.
PM call with President El-Sisi of Egypt: 31 July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

The Prime Minister spoke to President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi this evening.

The Prime Minister spoke to President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi this evening to discuss the situation in Gaza.

The leaders agreed the situation on the ground was a humanitarian catastrophe, and all possible efforts needed to be made to get more aid into Gaza at a greater pace and scale.

The Prime Minister outlined his peace plan and pathway to recognition and thanked the President for his leadership in the region to secure a lasting and durable two state solution.

It was vital there was an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages, the Prime Minister added.

The leaders also discussed the relationship between the UK and Egypt, including how both countries could work closer together to support regional security.

The leaders agreed to stay in close touch.
Adverse incidents: in vitro diagnostic (IVD) blood glucose meters
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

Device-specific guidance for manufacturers on reporting adverse incidents under the vigilance system.

Guidance for manufacturers reporting adverse incidents involving on IVD blood glucose monitors under the vigilance system.

To be read in conjunction with the guidelines on post market surveillance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/medical-devices-post-market-surveillance-requirements).
Export control licensing management information for Israel
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Export control licensing management information from 7 October 2023 onwards.

This ad hoc management information release provides data on Israel export control licence applications which were in progress as at the date of each update, Israel export control licences extant as at the date of each update, and Israel export control licensing decisions made between 7 October 2023 and the date of each update.
Skylift UAV
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 Skylift UAV 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 Skylift UAV 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.
The Naval & Military Club
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 Naval & Military Club 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 Naval & Military Club 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
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.
VALO 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 VALO 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 VALO 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
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.
IHTM47031 - Long-term UK residence: Spousal long-term UK residence elections - Introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


The rules for spousal domicile elections prior to 6 April 2025 can be found at IHTM13040 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm13040) – IHTM13049 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm13049).

It will still be possible to make a domicile election under s267ZA and s267ZB on or after 6 April 2025 which will take effect in relation to a period before that date.

From 6 April 2025, the long- term UK residence spousal election rules will allow a person who:

is not a long-term UK resident; but

is, or was, married to or was in a civil partnership at the date of the charge with another person who is a long-term UK resident,

to elect to be treated as if they were a long-term UK resident. The new provisions are contained in IHTA84/S267ZC & S267ZD.

Once an election is made, it cannot be revoked and will only lapse after 10 consecutive years of non-UK residence.

Once an election has ended due to the requisite period of non-UK residence, the electing spouse’s IHT position going forward will depend on whether they satisfy the long-term UK residence test.

The election provisions operate independently from the long-term UK residence test in IHTA84/S6A (IHTM47020 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47020)).

Someone who has elected to be treated as long-term UK resident may, whilst the election is in force, become long-term UK resident by meeting the conditions of IHTA84/S6 because of their long-term residence in the UK. The fact that an election exists does not prevent IHTA84/S6 applying in the normal way.
Russia: tax treaties
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Tax treaties and related documents between the UK and Russia.

February 2025: UK suspends Double Taxation Convention

Following Russia’s unlawful action to suspend material provisions of the 1994 UK-Russia Double Taxation Convention in August 2023, the UK continued to honour its treaty obligations. The UK requested that Russia come back into compliance with its international legal obligations. As it has not done so, the UK has now notified Russia of its intention to suspend the Convention.

The UK will revoke the legislation which gives effect to the Convention in UK law. The Convention will cease to have effect from:
- 6 April 2025 for Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax
- 1 April 2025 for Corporation Tax
Domestic tax law will be applicable without reference to the treaty from that time. The terms of the treaty will continue to apply for earlier periods.

Should Russia come back into compliance with its treaty obligations it will be possible to enact new legislation to give effect to the treaty once again in UK law.

Russia suspends Double Taxation Agreements

Russia has suspended substantially all material provisions of many of its Double Taxation Agreements by Presidential decree dated 8 August 2023. This action affects 38 countries’ Double Taxation Agreements including the 1994 UK-Russia Double Taxation Convention (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/500347/russia-dtc_-_in_force.pdf), in respect of which the UK received notification from Russia on 15 August 2023.

Russia has suspended substantially all of the UK-Russia Convention, including treatment of dividends, interest, royalties, capital gains, business profits, employment income and pensions, together with protection against discrimination. The provision for elimination of double taxation has not been fully suspended. The suspension likely means that Russia will not honour any agreed limits on what it may tax at source, and that only limited relief from double taxation will be available in Russia.

The UK-Russia Convention does not permit this unilateral action. The government views this action with utmost seriousness.

The UK has asked Russia to reverse the suspension.

The UK considers the treaty to remain in force and is continuing to comply with its terms. The government is considering next steps and will provide further information in due course.

1994 UK-Russia Double Taxation Convention

The Double Taxation Convention entered into force on 15 February 1994.

It is effective in Russia from 1 January 1998 and in the UK from:
- 1 April 1998 for Corporation Tax
- 6 April 1998 for Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax
Statistics: perceptions of qualifications
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Results of surveys of perceptions of general qualifications and vocational and other qualifications in England.

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Overview

Ofqual commissions surveys on the perceptions of qualifications. Its aim is to explore perceptions of a range of different qualifications, confidence in aspects of the examination system in England, and various themes surrounding employment and skills.

Official statistics designation

These releases are designated as official statistics (https://uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/about-the-authority/uk-statistical-system/types-of-official-statistics/#:~:text=Official%20statistics%20are%20statistics%20produced,UK%20government%20or%20devolved%20administrations.).

Our statistical practice is regulated by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR). OSR sets the standards of trustworthiness, quality and value in the Code of Practice for Statistics (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/the-code/) that all producers of official statistics should adhere to.

We will do our best to respond to any comments about how we meet these standards. If you have any remaining concerns, you are welcome to contact OSR by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or via the OSR website (https://osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/raise-a-concern/).

For related statistics, see our statistics at Ofqual (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual/about/statistics) page.
Cancer survival in England , Cancer Survival in England, cancers diagnosed 2018 to 2022, followed up to 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Cancer survival statistics for adults and children by stage at diagnosis and by different geographical variations.

This release summarises the survival of adults diagnosed with cancer in England between 2018 and 2022 and followed to 2023, and children diagnosed with cancer in England between 2002 and 2022 and followed to 2021. Adult cancer survival estimates are presented by age, deprivation, gender, stage at diagnosis, and geography. This publication now also presents the index of cancer survival.
A Watson-Brown v Theatron Media T/a The Castle Cinema: 6006151/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Watson-Brown v Theatron Media T/a The Castle Cinema: 6006151/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684fdcaa19e3b84158cba38b/Alfie_Watson-Brown_v_Theatron_Media_trading_as_The_Castle_Cinema_-_6006151_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in A Watson-Brown v Theatron Media T/a The Castle Cinema: 6006151/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f63946f5d433238a14c7e8/Alfie_Watson-Brown_v_Theatron_Media_T.A_Castle_Cinema_-_6006151_2024_-_Reasons.pdf).
CH254500 - How to do a compliance check: using inspection powers: inspections at a person’s home: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.
Veteran Fire Safety
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 Veteran Fire Safety 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 Veteran Fire Safety 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 Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- 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.
Appointment of Suffragan Bishop of Doncaster: 29 May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

The King has approved the nomination of The Reverend Leah Beverley Vasey-Saunders, to the Suffragan See of Doncaster in the Diocese of Sheffield

The King has approved the nomination of The Reverend Leah Beverley Vasey-Saunders, Vicar of Lancaster Priory in the Diocese of Blackburn, to the Suffragan See of Doncaster in the Diocese of Sheffield in succession to the Right Reverend Sophie Jelley, following her translation to the See of Coventry.

Background

Leah Vasey-Saunders was educated at Huddersfield University and trained for ministry at Cranmer Hall, Durham. She served her title at St. John’s Church, Whorlton and St George’s Church, Jesmond in the Diocese of Newcastle, and in 2004, was ordained Priest. From 2008, she served as Team Vicar of St. John’s Church Heath Hayes, Cannock, in the Diocese of Lichfield and was appointed Vicar in 2010. In 2013, she was appointed Priest-in-Charge of All Saints Church, Harworth and Bircotes, in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham.

From 2016, Leah served as Canon Precentor at Wakefield Cathedral, in the Diocese of Leeds. Leah is also the chair of trustees for On Fire Mission. Leah has served in her current role as Vicar of Lancaster Priory in the Diocese of Blackburn since 2021.

Leah is married to Mark and they have four children.
FM1: Management of geodiversity features
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-03)

Find out about eligibility and requirements for the management of geodiversity features item.

This item is part of Higher Tier Capital Grants 2025. You must read the Capital Grants 2025 guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-tier-capital-grants-2025) to understand the rules and how to apply. If you’re applying for this item as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) application, you must read the CSHT applicant’s guide (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht) to understand the rules and how to apply.

How much you’ll be paid

Up to 100% of actual costs.

How this item benefits the environment

Managing geodiversity features proactively ensures sensitive geological features are protected from damage.

Where you can use this item

With the agreement of Natural England, you can use this item on sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs) where management actions are included in your Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier agreement.

You cannot use this item on land that is not designated as a SSSI.

What you must do to use this item

You must:
- agree a specification for the works with Natural England
- provide at least 3 written quotations for completion of the work, identifying associated costs with your application
- agree the selected quotation with Natural England
- complete the works to the agreed specification and timescale
You should discuss and agree requirements that are specific to your site with your adviser.

Evidence you must keep

You must keep and provide with your claim:
- receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is not available
- photographs of the completed work
You must also keep and provide on request:
- any consents or permissions connected with the work
- photographs of site before works commence
Read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the Agreement holder’s guide: Capital Grants, Higher Tier capital grants and Protection and Infrastructure grants (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/agreement-holders-guide-capital-grants-higher-tier-capital-grants-and-protection-and-infrastructure-grants-2025) for more information.

If you’re applying for this item as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) application, you must read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the CSHT agreement holder’s guide (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht).

Advice to help you use this item

The following section gives advice on carrying out this item successfully but does not form part of the requirements for this item.

You can use this item to:
- protect sensitive geological features and remove geological material at risk
- conserve geological features by removing trees, scrub, scree, spoil and other items from the features
- control access to geological features