theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Headquarters
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 NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Headquarters 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 NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Headquarters recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Forkers 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 Forkers 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 Forkers 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.
UK Middle East Minister Falconer upholds UK support to Lebanon
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

In South Lebanon, he saw how a new LAF operating base, built with UK support, will enhance the LAF’s operational resilience and address infrastructure needs.

Hamish Falconer, MP, UK Minister for the Middle East, has ended a two-day visit to Lebanon (3-4 Nov). On his first official visit to the country, he met with Lebanese leaders, inaugurated a new base for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in south Lebanon constructed through UK funding, and saw how UK aid funded programmes are helping those impacted by the recent conflict. He was accompanied by British Ambassador Hamish Cowell.

In South Lebanon, he saw how a new LAF operating base, built with UK support, will enhance the LAF’s operational resilience and address critical infrastructure needs. This is essential for supporting a permanent and sustainable LAF presence in the South. The UK has also built over 80 LAF operating bases along the Syrian border to strengthen Lebanon’s sovereignty and security.

Minister Falconer visited the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) centre in Tebnine where he welcomed the partnership between the British Red Cross (BRC) and LRC to boost crisis preparedness and disaster response. In Seddiqine, he visited a UNICEF Makani multi-service community centre, which is supporting the most marginalised children with essential education and child protection services.

This is part of a broader package of UK aid to Lebanon this year totalling £33.5 million. This support helps to provide humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable communities to meet their basic needs and access essential services such as education and gender-based violence prevention. This is done in collaboration with the Government of Lebanon, to help strengthen their national social protection systems.

Minister Falconer met with President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji and Lebanese Armed Forces Commander General Rodolph Haykal, where he reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to support Lebanon’s reform efforts and long-term security and stability.

At the end of his visit, Minister Falconer said:

Across the region, the UK is supporting efforts towards a lasting peace through tireless diplomacy, humanitarian support, and security cooperation.

In Lebanon, I saw the devastating impact of conflict and how UK support is strengthening the Lebanese Armed Forces through new Forward Operating Bases and training. Our humanitarian programming is helping communities to meet their basic needs and children return to learning.

British Ambassador Hamish Cowell said:

The UK is committed to working closely with Lebanon, to help deliver meaningful change that benefits the country and its people, and I was pleased to welcome Minister Falconer on his first official visit to Lebanon.

In our meetings with Lebanon’s leadership, we reaffirmed the UK’s steadfast support to Lebanon’s sovereignty, stability, reform efforts and the importance of parliamentary elections in 2026.
Magna Vitae
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 Magna Vitae 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 Magna Vitae 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.
RFI 7316 Garlic import on licence from China since leaving the EU
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Request for specific information relating to Garlic import on licence from China since leaving the EU.

Request made under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) for the number and names of importers registered under the license scheme since leaving the EU. Maximum and minimum license volume given to importers each year.
PROPFINIUM UK 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 PROPFINIUM UK 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 PROPFINIUM UK 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
- 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.
Felix Fund - The Bomb Disposal Charity
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Felix Fund is a charity that supports people within the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Search Community across all British military and SO15.

About Felix Fund

Felix Fund support both serving and veteran personnel from the EOD and Search community across the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and SO15 (EOD), as well as their families.

They deliver support across 3 core strands:
- health and wellbeing
- providing financial assistance
- maintaining memorials
Get in touch with Felix Fund

By phone

Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

By email

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

Online

Website: Felix Fund (https://felixfund.org.uk/)
Veiled Guard 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 Veiled Guard 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 Veiled Guard 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:

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.
Pensions Investment Review: Final Report and consultation responses
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

The Report sets out reforms to the Defined Contribution workplace pensions market and the Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales.

The Chancellor launched the Pensions Investment Review on 20 July 2024. The Review has focussed on tackling fragmentation in the defined contribution (DC) workplace pensions market, boosting investment in productive assets, and increasing savers’ returns. The Review has also looked at tackling fragmentation and inefficiency in the Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales (the LGPS) to unlock its investment potential.

The Final Report concludes the Pensions Investment Review. It sets out the final policy positions and reforms of the Review, building on those consulted on as part of the Interim Report which was published on 14 November 2024.

The Final Report is published together with the responses to the two consultations:

‘Unlocking the UK pensions market for growth’

‘Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales: Fit for the future’

The reforms announced in this report will ensure that DC workplace pension schemes and the LGPS take advantage of consolidation and scale, to deliver better returns for UK savers, ensure the sustainability of the LGPS, and boost investment from pension funds in productive assets. Legislation to implement these reforms will form part of the forthcoming Pension Schemes Bill.
Foot and mouth disease: spread from European Union to Great Britain risk assessment
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)

Veterinary risk assessment on the risk of foot and mouth disease (FMD) virus spreading from the European Union to Great Britain.

This veterinary risk assessment provides a qualitative assessment of the risk of an animal in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) becoming infected with foot and mouth disease virus through the movements of animals, animal products and people from the European Union.
AAIB Record-only investigations reviewed: May - June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

This is a list of AAIB Record-only investigations that were reviewed during May - June 2025.

When an accident or incident is reported to the AAIB it can be classified as Formal, Field, Correspondence or Record Only investigation. Further information regarding the first three types of investigation can be found on our How we investigate page. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-we-investigate/how-we-investigate)

An occurrence that is classified as being ‘Record Only’ is one that if investigated fully has little likelihood of identifying new safety lessons that will advance aviation safety.

This process of gathering and analysis of information is being carried out initially by the Duty Co-ordinator from the notification and will make a conclusion to ‘record only’ if there is enough information in order to analyse and draw a conclusion. If there is not enough information at notification stage, then a form is sent to the pilot in order to gather more information for analysis and a decision on whether a fuller investigation is needed.

The occurrence details are reviewed and recorded in tabular format and published bimonthly online and in the March, May, July, September, November and January Bulletins.

Details of previous record-only investigations can be found on the Record-only investigations page. (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/aaib-record-only-investigations)
Additional elective operations, appointments and tests to May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-19)

Information relating to the 2024 Labour manifesto commitment to deliver an extra two million NHS operations, scans and appointments.

An initial publication of the data for the period from July 2024 to November 2024 was released as management information in February 2025. As the manifesto commitment was presented as a means to “cut NHS waiting times” the scope of these data is limited to elective services consistent with consultant-led referral to treatment waiting times. The data cover the three types of activity referred to in the manifesto: operations, appointments and scans.

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
Statistics: school workforce
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Statistics on the size and characteristics of the schools' workforce in state-funded schools.

The number and characteristics of teachers, teaching assistants and other non-classroom-based school support staff, collected through the annual school workforce census.

This collection includes:
- teachers’ salaries
- qualifications
- sickness absence levels
- number of teaching vacancies
For secondary school teachers, we publish statistics on:
- the curriculum subject taught
- whether teachers have qualifications in the subjects they teach
- the hours spent teaching by subject
School workforce statistics are now available on Explore Education Statistics (EES) (https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-workforce-in-england).

Statistics from May 2010 onwards are available on GOV.UK. You can find our archived statistics on the UK Government Web Archives (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130401151655/http:/www.education.gov.uk/researchandstatistics/statistics). The search function is not available on archived content so use the filters on the left of each page.

Further documents analysing the teacher workforce (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/teacher-workforce-statistics-and-analysis) are available.
Mrs C Clark v Dr Kumutasa and Dr Williams (a Partnership) T/a Gardden Road Surgery: 1600163/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs C Clark v Dr Kumutasa and Dr Williams (a Partnership) T/a Gardden Road Surgery: 1600163/2023 - Judgment by Consent (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6527f32eaea2d0000d219c6d/Mrs_C_Clark_v_Dr_Kamutasa___Dr_Williams__A_Partnership__T-A_Gardden_Road_Surgery_1600163.2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs C Clark v Dr Kumutasa and Dr Williams (a Partnership) T/a Gardden Road Surgery: 1600163/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66f273b175446d60123ee2f4/Mrs_C_Clark_v_Gardden_Road_Surgery___a_partnership__1600163_2023_-_Reserved_Judgment_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs C Clark v Dr Kumutasa and Dr Williams (a Partnership) T/a Gardden Road Surgery: 1600163/2023 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685be7047d72089d199760f5/1600163.2023_C_Clark_v_Dr_Kamutasa_and_Dr_Williams__a_partnership__t.a_Gardden_Road_Surgery_Remedy_Judgment_.pdf).
Stalking legislation review: terms of reference
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

This terms of reference sets out the purpose and objectives of the review.

The review will consider whether the criminal law on stalking needs to change.

The review will consider:
- whether the legislation sufficiently defines and addresses stalking behaviour and whether it is possible to clearly delineate between stalking and harassment behaviours, particularly in terms of the drafting of criminal offences
- whether the interaction with harassment legislation makes for a coherent and effective legal framework.
- the impact of new and emerging technology and whether the current legal framework can deal with stalking behaviours facilitated by technology.
Bird flu: near Gosforth, Cumberland, Cumbria (AIV2025/98)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds near Gosforth, Cumberland, Cumbria on 13 November 2025.

Case information

13 November 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a small backyard flock of captive birds near Gosforth, Cumberland, Cumbria (AIV 2025/98) on 13 November 2025.

A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been declared around the premises. All birds on the premises will be humanely culled.

Download the declaration of a Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6916264f493305b49ce6e7b6/CBMCZ_DPR_2025_199.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 2025/98
Returns preparation: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Immigration staff guidance on arranging removals for officers dealing with immigration enforcement matters within the UK.

UK Visas and Immigration guidance on how staff prepare and arrange for a single person or a family group to be removed from the UK.

It also contains information on decisions to separate family members as a consequence of detention or removal.

Guidance in this section has been reworked into a new format and plainer language. Not all of the enforcement guidance has been revised yet. If you cannot find the information you need in this section, please look in the ‘chapters’ sections of Enforcement instructions and guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/enforcement-instructions-and-guidance).

We are aware that some of these publications may have accessibility issues. We are reviewing it so that we can fix them.

Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy).
Mr L Hunt v GS Plumbing, Heating and Gas Ltd: 4100118/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Hunt v GS Plumbing, Heating and Gas Ltd: 4100118/2025 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68879c712f4f3f3c34bbecca/Mr_L_Hunt_v_GS_Plumbing__Heating___Gas_Ltd_-_4100118.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Water quality and unseen health outcomes: subclinical disease and psychosocial distress in Bangladesh
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

A study from Bangladesh on the health impacts of water contamination.

Abstract

Presents a cross-sectional study from Bangladesh where 2 tools are explored for understanding less visible health impacts of water contamination.

This article is part of the REACH Improving Water Security for the Poor programme.

Citation

Khan N and others. ‘Water quality and unseen health outcomes: subclinical disease and psychosocial distress in Bangladesh’, SSM Mental Health 2024: volume 6

Links

Water quality and unseen health outcomes: subclinical disease and psychosocial distress in Bangladesh (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmmh.xx-xxxx-xxxx)
GCA survey shows continued improved treatment of grocery suppliers
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Read about the GCA 2025 Groceries Sector Survey results.

Grocery suppliers to the 14 designated large retailers experienced fewer Code issues and improved treatment by the retailers for the second year running, the 12th GCA survey reveals today [25 June 2025].

The number of suppliers reporting that they faced a Code issue fell from 33% in 2024 to 30% in 2025.

The survey also showed an improvement in Code compliance across the retailers. Average perceived Code compliance rose from 91% in 2024 to 93% in 2025. This was largely driven by improvements at the 5 retailers with the lowest perceived Code compliance in 2024.

There has been improved performance against issues prioritised by the GCA:
- 17% of suppliers said they had experienced inadequate processes and procedures in place to enable invoice discrepancies to be resolved promptly, compared to 21% of suppliers in 2024.
- 11% of suppliers highlighted delays in payments, compared to 14% of suppliers in 2024.
Mark White, the Adjudicator, said:

I’m pleased that average Code compliance has continued to improve across the sector and it’s particularly encouraging that the lowest 5 performing retailers have improved perceptions of their overall compliance with the Groceries Code.

I will speak to each retailer about suppliers’ views, and I expect them to review their individual survey results and make changes in response to issues impacting suppliers.

When I raise issues with retailers, I do so in a way that protects suppliers’ confidentiality and does not reveal which suppliers I’ve spoken to or even what products they supply.

Compliance performance

Overall compliance scores across the retailers ranged from 98% to 66%, with an average compliance across all 14 retailers of 93% compared to 91% in 2024.

Perceptions of 8 retailers’ Code compliance improved by a percentage or more (when rounded to whole percentages), including the 5 retailers with the lowest perceived compliance in 2024.

Waitrose had the highest perceived Code compliance at 98%.

Next steps

The GCA will work with the retailers on their plans to address the issues raised by their suppliers in the survey.

YouGov will undertake a series of deep-dive interviews with suppliers on the GCA’s behalf. The results will provide deeper insights into suppliers’ experiences supplying the retailers and will be shared at the GCA’s 2025 annual conference on 30 September 2025. Details of the conference will be published on the GCA website.

Further information

The 2025 GCA annual survey was open between 13 January and 23 February.

An information pack (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685a8730e9509f1a908eb0f8/GCA_2025_information_pack.pdf) (PDF, 253 KB, 6 pages) with a breakdown of the results is available.
Product Safety Report: Floor Lamp LDDUK-WRD-BK sold via Amazon (2511-0212)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Product Safety Report for floor lamp presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Floor Lamp LDDUK-WRD-BK sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug does not meet the requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and the fuse is incorrectly rated. A correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the plug under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

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

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2511-0212

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Mrs J Burgess v Canolfan Gymunedol Ystradowen Community Centre Ltd: 1602891/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs J Burgess v Canolfan Gymunedol Ystradowen Community Centre Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66ea9f18ba4b4b3f94501651/Mrs_J._Burgess_v._Canolfan_Gymunedol_Ystradowen_Community_Centre_Ltd_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Disability_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs J Burgess v Canolfan Gymunedol Ystradowen Community Centre Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67239880bce643d1194f99e2/Mrs_J_Burgess_v_Canolfan_Gymunedol_Ystradowen_Community_Centre_Ltd_xx-xxxx-xxxx__-_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs J Burgess v Canolfan Gymunedol Ystradowen Community Centre Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68650fe36569be0acf74db27/xx-xxxx-xxxx_J_Burgess_v_Canolfan_Gymunedol_Ystradowen_Community_Centre_Ltd_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).
Vehicle licensing statistics: 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Annual statistics relating to licensed vehicles and new vehicle registrations in Great Britain.

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 that all producers of official statistics should adhere to. You are welcome to contact us directly by emailing vehicles statistics (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) with any comments about how we meet these standards.

Comparing 2024 with 2023, in the UK there were:
- 2,605,000 vehicles registered for the first time, an increase of 3%
- 410,000 zero emission vehicles registered for the first time, an increase of 20%
At the end of 2024, compared to 2023, in the UK, there were:
- 41.7 million licensed vehicles, an increase of 1%
- 1,394,000 licensed zero emission vehicles on the road, an increase of 37%
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Ms A Milo v Tech and Boujee Ltd: 6005570/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Milo v Tech and Boujee Ltd: 6005570/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688100aa9fab8e2e86160f7d/Ms_A_Milo_v_Tech_and_Boujee_Limited_6005570-2024_Judgment.pdf).
NHS Cancelled Elective Operations, Q3 2024/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Cancelled elective operations and the total number of operating theatres on a quarterly basis.

This section holds data on the number of cancelled elective operations and breaches of the standard. Data is also available on the total number of operating theatres and those which are dedicated day case theatres.

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.
80 Velour Close, Salford M3 6AP & Flat 49, Linen Court, Salford M3 6AP : MAN/00BR/LDC/2024/0185
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

Northern Region Judge Stringer and Tribunal Member Ms O'Hare sitting on 29 April 2025

Read the full decision in 80 Velour Close, Salford M3 6AP & Flat 49, Linen Court, Salford M3 6AP : MAN/00BR/LDC/2024/0185 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6857d08a5225e4ed0bf3ceac/80_Velour_Close_Salford__49_Linen_Court_Salford.pdf)
Overseas recruitment for care workers to end
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-10)

International recruitment for care workers will end under plans announced by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper.

The government’s immigration white paper, published in Parliament tomorrow, will include the change as the government takes action to bring down historically high levels of net migration.

Care workers from overseas have made a huge contribution to social care in the UK, but too many have been subject to shameful levels of abuse and exploitation.

Workers seeking to support the UK’s care sector arrived to find themselves saddled with debt, treated unfairly, or in extreme cases discover the jobs they were promised did not exist.

In March, the Home Office revealed over 470 care providers had had their licence to sponsor international staff suspended since 2022.

Under plans to be outlined on Monday (12 May), the government will go further and put an end to any more overseas recruitment.

The crackdown on rogue care providers has seen around 40,000 workers displaced, many of whom are ready to rejoin the workforce. They will be given the opportunity to do the jobs they were promised, while long-term plans are drawn up to train homegrown talent into the care sector.

International workers who are already sponsored to work legally in the sector will be able to continue to extend their stay, change sponsors and apply to settle, including those who need to switch employers following a sponsor licence revocation.

This government is committed to tackling these issues and has committed to establishing fair pay agreements which will empower worker, employer and other sector representatives to negotiate improvements in the terms of employment. This builds on the announcement in January of the expansion of the Care Workforce Pathway which will support the adult social care sector to professionalise the workforce.

Together, these measures will move the UK away from a dependence on overseas workers to fulfil our care needs. Baroness Casey has also begun work on an independent commission into adult social care – a once in a generation opportunity to transcend party politics and build consensus on the future of the sector.

The immigration white paper, published in full tomorrow, is part of government efforts to restore order, control and fairness to the system, bring down net migration and promote economic growth.
Morrison Telecom Services 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 Morrison Telecom Services 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 Morrison Telecom Services 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
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.
Help with property on your Self Assessment tax return
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

Find information on completing the UK property and other property sections of your Self Assessment tax return.

You will need to declare income from property on your Self Assessment tax return if you have earned over £1,000 from:

renting out property in the UK or overseas

letting furnished rooms in your own home

furnished holiday lettings in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA)

premiums from leasing UK land

Before filling in your tax return, you can:

find out about annual tax-free allowances for property or trading income (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tax-free-allowances-on-property-and-trading-income)

work out your rental income if you rent out property (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/income-tax-when-you-rent-out-a-property-working-out-your-rental-income)

find out if you can claim capital allowances for structures and buildings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claiming-capital-allowances-for-structures-and-buildings)

Helpsheets for filling in your tax return

Helpsheets provide information that can help you complete your Self Assessment tax return, such as:
- checking if you qualify for a relief
- working out figures you might need to include in your return
Letting property

Read helpsheets about:

the Rent a Room Scheme (HS223) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rent-a-room-for-traders-hs223-self-assessment-helpsheet)

tax rules for furnished holiday lettings (HS253) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/furnished-holiday-lettings-hs253-self-assessment-helpsheet)

Tax reliefs

Read helpsheets about:

the limit on Income Tax reliefs (HS204) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/limit-on-income-tax-reliefs-hs204-self-assessment-helpsheet)

when you can claim agricultural land loss relief (HS251) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/agricultural-land-hs251-self-assessment-helpsheet)

Capital allowances

Read the helpsheet about capital allowances and balancing charges (HS252) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/capital-allowances-and-balancing-charges-hs252-self-assessment-helpsheet).

HMRC YouTube videos

YouTube playlist about UK property

Watch a YouTube video playlist about UK property income (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8EcnheDt1zh5Yjk8_LaPczeX98PsF63T) on your tax return. You’ll learn about:
- filling in tax returns if you have income from a property
- Rent a Room relief
- joint lettings
- the property income allowance
- rent, rates, insurance and ground rent
- property repairs and maintenance
- loan interest and other financial costs
- other allowance property expenses
Recorded webinar on UK property

Watch a video of a recorded webinar about the UK property section of your online tax return.

The UK property section of your online tax return (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7INjKze7iY)

You will learn about:
- rent a room relief
- joint letting
- furnished holiday lettings
- expenses and allowances
Mr V F Ozan v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 3302894/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr V F Ozan v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 3302894/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6895babf9c63e0ee876569f5/Mr_Vic__Fikret__Ozan_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Ltd_3302894_2024_FMH_Judgment.pdf).
Mr R McCulloch v Valve Components Ltd (in Administration): 8000733/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R McCulloch v Valve Components Ltd (in Administration): 8000733/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691728ef9d50fc2fe816180a/Mr_R_McCulloch_v_Valve_Components_Ltd__In_Administration__-_8000733.2025_-_Oral_Judgment.pdf).