theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on Children in Armed Conflict
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary General on Children in Armed Conflict. Delivered at the 58th HRC in Geneva.

Thank you, Mr President.

The UK thanks the Special Representative for the report. We reaffirm our commitment to your mandate and our support for your Prove It Matters campaign.

Grave violations against children in conflict have risen on a shocking scale in recent years. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Somalia, Sudan and Ukraine, children are paying the highest price. Member States must come together to do more to protect children.

Mr President,

Children should have a say in matters that affect them. Last May, we convened a Ministerial-level roundtable with girls from Ukraine, the West Bank, the DRC and South Sudan. They spoke powerfully about the importance of education, mental health and psychosocial support for conflict-affected children. The UK will continue to amplify the needs, rights and voices of children in conflict.

Madame Special Representative,

Zeroing in on one specific context, could you please provide an update on the situation of children in the conflict in the DRC?
Children looked after in England including adoption: 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Information on looked after children at both national and local authority levels for the reporting year 2024 to 2025.

This statistical release provides information about looked-after children in England for the year ending 31 March 2025.

The figures are based on data from the children looked after return (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/children-looked-after-return-guide-to-submitting-data) (also known as SSDA903) collected from all local authorities.
Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) annual report: 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Annual data on MAPPA-eligible offenders in England and Wales, with summaries from area MAPPA reports.

You can read the individual reports for each Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) area for 2024 to 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mappa-regional-annual-reports-2024-to-2025). The bulletin is produced and handled by the ministry’s analytical professionals and production staff. Pre-release access of up to 24 hours is granted to the following persons.

Pre-release list

The MAPPA annual report is produced and handled by the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) analytical professionals and production staff. Pre-release access of up to 24 hours is granted to the following persons:

Ministry of Justice

Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State; Minister of State; Parliamentary Under Secretary of State; Permanent Secretary; Head of News; Head of Public Protection Group; Head of National MAPPA Team; Relevant Private Secretaries (x3); Press officers (x3); Policy Leads (x3); Analysts (x2).

Home Office

Policy leads (x2)
HM Courts and Tribunals Service Board meeting 7 November 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Summary of Board meeting held on 7 November 2024.

The meeting discussed items including:
- Property Board Update
- Performance and finance updates
- Analysis of Variations in Regional Performance
- Reform Programme Benefits Position
- Next Steps on Productivity
- Decommissioning Legacy and Risk Mitigation Programme – Application and Maintenance Support Services Contract – Full Business Case
- Initial view of the implications of the Spending Review – allocations process and the latest position on the Spending Review
- Service Demand Forecast
- Complaints Update
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball 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 City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball 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 City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball 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
- 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.
SPE10050 - Administration, receivership and liquidation: write off
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

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

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
Dr Suzy Walton
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Suzy Walton is a chartered director, occupational psychologist and scientist. As a senior civil servant, she has worked in the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Defence. She was awarded a PhD for research into military suicide from Cranfield University and is vice president of Combat Stress, a charity for veterans’ mental health. Currently Suzy sits on multiple boards including the Institute of Directors and is a disciplinary panel member for the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (Ministry of Justice). She was appointed as a lay member of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel from 1 June 2021.

Suzy Walton is a chartered director, occupational psychologist and scientist. As a senior civil servant, she has worked in the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Defence. She was awarded a PhD for research into military suicide from Cranfield University and is vice president of Combat Stress, a charity for veterans’ mental health.

Currently Suzy sits on multiple boards including the Institute of Directors and is a disciplinary panel member for the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (Ministry of Justice).

She was appointed as a lay member of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel from 1 June 2021.
UK 5-year action plan for AMR: 1-year progress report
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

This report provides an update on activities during the first year of the UK 5-year national action plan for antimicrobial resistance 2024 to 2029.

The UK 5-year action plan for antimicrobial resistance 2024 to 2029 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-5-year-action-plan-for-antimicrobial-resistance-2024-to-2029) included a commitment to annually publish a short report summarising progress made. This 1-year progress report provides the update on activity during the first year.
H Paige v Sweet Bar Vape Ltd: 6008304/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in H Paige v Sweet Bar Vape Ltd: 6008304/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6705411392bb81fcdbe7b50c/Ms_H_Paige_v_Sweet_Bar_Vape_Limited_-_6008304_2024_-_Preliminary_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in H Paige v Sweet Bar Vape Ltd: 6008304/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b2fec44a80c6718b55bde3/H_Paige_v_Sweet_Bar_Vape_Limited_-_6008304_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Do-IT Solutions 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 Do-IT Solutions 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 Do-IT Solutions 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
NSCE International 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 NSCE International 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 NSCE International 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- 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.
Ms N Talbot v Astrea Academy Trust: 1804904/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms N Talbot v Astrea Academy Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689efac931afb0b64efc4491/Ms_N_Talbot_V_Astrea_Academy_Trust-xx-xxxx-xxxx-Judgment.pdf).
Bird flu: near Sudbrooke, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/122)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-06)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Sudbrooke, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/121) on 6 December 2025.

Case information

6 December 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a large commercial poultry premises near Sudbrooke, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/122).

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

Declaration of a protection zone and surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693455414bedc0e762304186/Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone_Declaration_DPR_2025_236_AIV_2025_122.pdf)

Further information

Check:
- the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)
- if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)
Case number: AIV 2025/122
ActorBank 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 ActorBank 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 ActorBank 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.
Product Safety Report: White Toothbrush Charger sold via Amazon (2503-0133)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-25)

Product Safety Report for White Toothbrush Charger sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: White Toothbrush Charger sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire because the fuse within the plug does not contain any granular filler.

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 fire because the fuse within the plug does not contain any granular filler. The fuse endcaps are also insecurely fixed, and the fuse is the wrong length. In the event of an electrical surge or fault, the plug may overheat and ignite, causing a fire.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

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

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2503-0133

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Pathway Action Plans for invasive non-native species in Great Britain
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

This consultation is inviting views on draft Pathway Action Plans (PAPs) which target the priority introduction routes of invasive non-native species (INNS) into Great Britain.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the Scottish Government and Welsh Government want to know your views on draft Pathway Action Plans (PAPs) for invasive non-native species (INNS) in Great Britain.

Pathways are ways INNS can be introduced and spread. We have identified 5 priority pathways as:
- recreational boating
- angling
- horticulture
- zoos and aquaria
- pets
The PAPs we have developed provide best practice guidance. The implementation of the plans will target the risks of introduction and spread associated with these priority pathways.

Your responses will help us publish comprehensive finalised PAPs aimed at preventing or minimising these risks.

You can read the Welsh version of this information (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/cynlluniau-gweithredu-llwybrau-ar-gyfer-rhywogaethau-estron-goresgynnol-ym-mhrydain-fawr.cy).
Mr M E Lane v Sofwave Medical UK Ltd: 3301656/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M E Lane v Sofwave Medical UK Ltd: 3301656/2025 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b018509e1cebdd2c96a284/Mr_M_E_Lane_-_v_-_1._SOFWAVE_MEDICAL_UK_LTD___3301656-2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Coronavirus extension concession (CEC) and exceptional assurance concession: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Immigration staff guidance explaining how to consider applications for entry clearance, permission to stay or settlement following a grant of the coronavirus extension concession (CEC) or the exceptional assurance (EA) concession

UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on how to consider applications for entry clearance, permission to stay or settlement following a grant of the coronavirus extension concession (CEC) or the exceptional assurance (EA) concession.

It also tells caseworkers how to consider time where an applicant had a pending request for exceptional assurance in settlement applications (i.e. how to consider this time for the purposes of considering whether an applicant for settlement meets a continuous qualifying period requirement.
HM Prison and Probation Service workforce quarterly: June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-21)

Staffing numbers of directly employed staff of the HM Prison and Probation Service.

The HMPPS workforce bulletin provides statistics on staffing levels and staff inflows and outflows in England and Wales. This publication updates statistics on HMPPS staffing levels up to the end of June.

The prison and probation officer recruitment annex provides the difference between required and current staffing levels of Probation Officers, and the number of Trainee Probation Officers and other qualified staff. it also provides quarterly hours adjusted Staff in Post, Target Staffing and Difference at establishment level for Band 3-5 Prison Officers

The bulletin is released by the Ministry of Justice and produced in accordance with arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.

Pre-release list

Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State; Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending; Permanent Secretary; Press officers (x8); Director General CEO HMPPS; Director General of Operation for Prisons and Probation; Chief People Officer; Policy Advisor for Prison Workforce Policy; Deputy Director in MoJ Resourcing, Selection & Onboarding; Director HR Operations in MoJ People Group HR Operations; Head of Programme - Operational Learning Transformation; Deputy Director, Professional Standards and Behaviour; HMPPS Senior People and Risk Manager; Head of Policy – Governance and Data Analysis, Probation Workforce Programme; Special Projects and Briefing Lead – CEO Office; Head of Resourcing Management Office; Head of Prison Officer Resourcing; Analysis directorate wider production (x11).
DBT: spending over £500, March 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis. The ePCS has replaced the government procurement card (GPC).
Pam Duerden
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Pam joined British Nuclear Fuels (BNFL) in 1989 and has over 35 years of experience in a variety of safety, security, environmental and quality leadership roles across the nuclear industry, including at Board level. She has worked across various organisations, including BNFL, Springfields Fuels, Nexia Solutions and NRS (formerly Magnox), gaining significant experience of safety, security, environment and quality aspects of complex operations across the nuclear fuel cycle, including over 15 years of experience in decommissioning, with previous roles as EHSS&Q Director and Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO).. A passionate SHEQ professional, and recognised industry leader she is currently the chair of the UK Safety Director’s Forum, and a Member of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority Board (CNPA). Pam joined the Sellafield Ltd executive team and became safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) director in February 2025.

Pam joined British Nuclear Fuels (BNFL) in 1989 and has over 35 years of experience in a variety of safety, security, environmental and quality leadership roles across the nuclear industry, including at Board level.

She has worked across various organisations, including BNFL, Springfields Fuels, Nexia Solutions and NRS (formerly Magnox), gaining significant experience of safety, security, environment and quality aspects of complex operations across the nuclear fuel cycle, including over 15 years of experience in decommissioning, with previous roles as EHSS&Q Director and Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO)..

A passionate SHEQ professional, and recognised industry leader she is currently the chair of the UK Safety Director’s Forum, and a Member of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority Board (CNPA).

Pam joined the Sellafield Ltd executive team and became safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) director in February 2025.
New Generation Training and Consultancy 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 New Generation Training and Consultancy 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 New Generation Training and Consultancy Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
DML Security 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 DML Security 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 DML Security 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.
G Jex v Curo Blackpool Ltd: 6006077/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in G Jex v Curo Blackpool Ltd: 6006077/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6724c64cc053e87b6a0a821a/G_Jex_v_Curo_Blackpool_Limited_-_6006077_2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in G Jex v Curo Blackpool Ltd: 6006077/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67976d86fe1eabe7d7a22c6f/G_Jex_v_Curo_Blackpool_Limited___6006077_2024_-_Strike_Out.pdf).
How to apply for vehicle eligibility for the Electric Car Grant
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Guidance for car manufacturers on how to apply for vehicles to be eligible for the Electric Car Grant.

Electric Car Grant for car buyers

This guidance is for car manufacturers.

If you are interested in buying a car, see a list of cars eligible for the Electric Car Grant (https://www.gov.uk/plug-in-vehicle-grants/cars).

Guidance for car manufacturers on how to apply for their vehicles to be eligible for the Electric Car Grant.

The guidance explains:
- how the scheme works
- vehicle eligibility
- the application process
The Electric Car Grant was announced in July 2025. The grant gives buyers of eligible electric cars a reduction in the purchase price of the vehicle. The grant is only available for vehicles that have been approved as eligible.
DBT: spending over £500, May 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis. The ePCS has replaced the government procurement card (GPC).
ECSH82845 - Sanctions for non-compliance: financial penalties: financial penalties framework: behaviours - definition of cooperation
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)


The level of cooperation provided by a business to HMRC can be determined by how much the business tells, helps and gives HMRC in order to establish any contraventions of The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLR 2017). Where the business has cooperated with HMRC, a reduction will be applied to the penalty.

When considering whether the business has cooperated, the decision maker (DM) needs to consider whether it has done the following:

Telling HMRC there is a contravention, where it is known to them, disclosed it in full and explained how and why it happened.

Helping HMRC, during the course of engagement with the business to identify contraventions, including:
- Positive, proactive assistance as opposed to passive acceptance or obstruction.
- Actively engaging in the work to accurately identify the contraventions of the MLR 2017 the business is liable for.
- Volunteering any information relevant to the disclosure.
Giving HMRC access to all relevant documents, records and persons within the business.

In considering whether a business has been cooperative, the DM should always take account of the abilities and circumstances of the business. What is important is the timing, nature and extent of the cooperation provided to HMRC.

The timing relates to whether the business has, from start, and throughout HMRC engagement, been proactive and providing and volunteering information and access to records etc as early as possible. If the business has only cooperated throughout part of the engagement with HMRC, it is unlikely that the reduction will apply.

Deciding whether the business has cooperated is a matter of judgment for the DM and based on the facts of the case. Case examples can be found at ECSH82785 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh82785).
Pupil absence in schools in England: autumn term 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-07)

Absence statistics on the levels of overall, authorised and unauthorised absence in state-funded schools.

This presents absence statistics relating to the 2024 to 2025 autumn term.

It provides information on the levels of overall, authorised and unauthorised absence in:
- state-funded primary schools
- state-funded secondary schools
- state-funded special schools
It includes:
- reasons for absence
- absence by pupil characteristic
- rates of persistent and severe absence
- absence information for state-funded alternative provision (including PRU)
The release uses pupil-level absence data that we collect in the school census.
DBT: senior officials’ business expenses, hospitality, and meetings, January to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

Data on senior officials’ (SCS2+) business expenses, hospitality, and meetings with external individuals and organisations.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) publishes details of the Permanent Secretaries, Director Generals, Finance Directors, Commercial Directors and Directors who are senior responsible owners in the government’s Major Projects Portfolio meetings with external individuals and organisations, and senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality every quarter.
Mrs S A Shamshiri v Bury Metropolitan Borough Council: 2411301/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S A Shamshiri v Bury Metropolitan Borough Council: 2411301/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ecf578f159f887526bbd76/Mrs_SA_Shamshiri_v_Bury_Metropolitan_Borough_Council_-_2411301_2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
J Roberts v Clockworks Steakhouse Ltd: 6013711/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J Roberts v Clockworks Steakhouse Ltd: 6013711/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6936d533a6fc97b81e57436e/J_Roberts_v_Clockworks_Steakhouse_Ltd_-_6013711_2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Miss C Gigli v The Nail and Beauty Zone Ltd (T/a Pure Spa & Beauty): 2223838/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss C Gigli v The Nail and Beauty Zone Ltd (T/a Pure Spa & Beauty): 2223838/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6731e4d068d61f6fe9c41902/Miss_C_Gigli_v_The_Nail___Beauty_Zone_Ltd__trading_as_Pure_Spa___Beauty__-_2223838-2024_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss C Gigli v The Nail and Beauty Zone Ltd (T/a Pure Spa & Beauty): 2223838/2024 - Amended Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6788cb8d69b9b76c761d0484/Miss_C_Gigli_v_The_Nail___Beauty_Zone_Ltd__trading_as_Pure_Spa___Beauty__-_2223838-2024_-_Amended_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss C Gigli v The Nail and Beauty Zone Ltd (T/a Pure Spa & Beauty): 2223838/2024 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c13b13d65a1a2a5172a902/Miss_C_Gigli_v_The_Nail___Beauty_Zone_Ltd__trading_as_Pure_Spa___Beauty__-_2223838-2024_-_Certificate_of_Correction.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss C Gigli v The Nail and Beauty Zone Ltd (T/a Pure Spa & Beauty): 2223838/2024 - Corrected Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c13b28a74b1137c7edd7f2/Miss_C_Gigli_v_The_Nail___Beauty_Zone_Ltd__trading_as_Pure_Spa___Beauty__-_2223838-2024_-_Corrected_Amended_Judgment.pdf)

Read the full decision in Miss C Gigli v The Nail and Beauty Zone Ltd (T/a Pure Spa & Beauty): 2223838/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6788cc27976cb51ae15734ae/Miss_C_Gigli_v_The_Nail___Beauty_Zone_Ltd__trading_as_Pure_Spa___Beauty__-_2223838-2024_-_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Claim form (MCOL secure data transfer): N1SDT
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-30)

Use this form to reissue a claim against a person or organisation if you are using money claims online (MCOL) or the civil bulk upload service (CBUS).

As a claimant, you or your legal representative can use this form if you need to re-serve or amend the claim form if you are submitting it securely using secure data transfer (SDT).

You should have already served the N1 claim form (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-n1-claim-form-cpr-part-7) and be a user of the money claims online service (MCOL) or the civil bulk upload service (CBUS).

Find more court and tribunal forms (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/court-and-tribunal-forms) by category.

Find out how HM Courts and Tribunals Service uses personal information (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service/about/personal-information-charter) you give when you fill in a form.
D Mitchell v The Old Bakehouse Cuisine Ltd: 6019816/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in D Mitchell v The Old Bakehouse Cuisine Ltd: 6019816/2025 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e3cbffef1c2f72bc1e4e44/Miss_D_Mitchell_v_The_Old_Bakehouse_Cuisine_Ltd_6019816.2025.pdf).
Solid wall insulation installed under ECO4 and GBIS: Statistical audit results
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Results of an audit of solid wall insulation installed through government schemes.

In 2024 TrustMark reported quality issues with some solid wall insulation installed through the following government schemes:
- Energy Company Obligation (ECO4)
- Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS)
This report summarises the results of a randomised sample of audits, commissioned by Ofgem, to understand the extent of non-compliance in solid wall insulation measures installed under these schemes.
DfT: workforce management information, February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

The Department for Transport (DfT) publishes details about staff numbers and payroll costs for payroll and non-payroll staff on a monthly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/8740c89f-5569-4429-bc9f-308d6edd6f5a/workforce-management-information-department-for-transport).
Mrs Y Daisley v Glasgow City Council: 121100/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs Y Daisley v Glasgow City Council: 121100/2008 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cb03808c1076c796a45c58/121100.2008_Mrs_Y_Daisley_v_Glasgow_City_Council.pdf).
AA v Disclosure and Barring Service: [2025] UKUT 041 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Smith on 4 February 2025

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-V (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c6f97b68a61757838d2280/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-V.pdf).

Judicial Summary

The Appellant worked as a support worker for an organisation that provided support and housing for autistic people, people with learning disabilities and those with mental health needs. She was dismissed following a finding of financial abuse. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) included the Appellant’s name on the Children’s Barred List and Adults’ Barred list, following an referral from the employer, on the basis of three allegations. The first was that the Appellant had stolen money from a named service user on one specific date, the second was that she had attended the place of work and attempted to destroy evidence implicating her in the theft, and the third, that she had breached the terms of her suspension by contacting a member of staff and attending her place of work. On appeal, the first two allegations were upheld but the Upper Tribunal found that the DBS had made a material mistake of fact in respect of the third allegation; the Appellant had not breached the specific terms of her suspension in the manner alleged, or at all. The matter was remitted to the DBS for a fresh decision, and the Appellant was removed from the barred lists pending that decision.