theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
MBDA (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 MBDA (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 MBDA (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
- 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.
Open access restriction at West Nab (2): outcome
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-07)

Find out about the proposed restriction to open access land at West Nab in the Peak District National Park.

The Peak District National Park Authority is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site.

Previous consultations held on this site:
- 24 May to 10 June 2019 (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/open-access-restriction-at-west-nab-how-to-comment)
The Public Sector Contract - General Terms
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

General Terms for the Public Sector Contract

The general terms form part of the framework and call-off contracts and must be used on every contract. They cannot be changed.

The general terms are CCS’s standard commercial terms. They govern the supplier’s relationship with CCS and every buyer who has a call-off contract.
The Drapers Company
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

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

Displaying the covenant pledge throughout our office and Company Intranet. Publicly recognise the armed forces, and those that have excelled thorugh our affiliated regiments.

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.
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Letter from Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Minister for the Cabinet Office
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Minister for the Cabinet Office, wrote to Doug Chalmers, Chair, CSPL (in response to the Chair's letter of 11 November 2024)

Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Minister for the Cabinet Office, wrote to Doug Chalmers, Chair, CSPL, in response to the Chair’s letter of 11 November 2024 about the role and impact of the CSPL in the standards landscape
AAIB Report: Cozy Mk IV, G-BYLZ
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Loss of engine power on final approach, Gloucestershire Airport, 18 March 2025

The aircraft was on final approach to Runway 09 at Gloucestershire Airport when the engine lost power, resulting in the aircraft landing short of the runway and colliding with the ILS localiser antenna array. A plastic air induction elbow attached to the engine had softened and collapsed during the landing approach, causing the loss of power. The Light Aircraft Association (LAA) intends to take two safety actions in response to this accident concerning the use of 3D printed parts.

Read the report (https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aaib-investigation-to-cozy-mk-iv-g-bylz)
Mr K Russell Morgan v Headlands Venture Ltd: 2312427/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Russell Morgan v Headlands Venture Ltd: 2312427/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6798f42e419bdbc8514fdf93/Mr_K_Russell_Morgan_v_Headland_Ventures_Ltd_2312427-2024_IRF_Reserved_Judgment___Reasons.pdf).
Miss G Robinson v Deliver-Moo Ltd: 1305106/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss G Robinson v Deliver-Moo Ltd: 1305106/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6800e62dda5bb2fc4a681fb5/Miss_G_Robinson_v_Deliver-Moo_Ltd_-_1305106.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr M Gutch v East Sussex County Council: 2301571/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Gutch v East Sussex County Council: 2301571/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6705357e92bb81fcdbe7b4f7/Mr_M_Gutch_v_East_Sussex_County_Council_2301571-2024_-_Judgment_24-Sep-24.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Gutch v East Sussex County Council: 2301571/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6791087d43f931eea1a34dfc/Mr_M_Gutch_v_East_Sussex_County_Council_2301571-2024_-__Written_Reasons_24-Dec-24.pdf).
SPE15800 - Removals for export: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).
Ms S Choudhry v The Alan Turing Institute Ltd: 2207979/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Choudhry v The Alan Turing Institute Ltd: 2207979/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d53e1930734bac9ba0fcde/Ms_Sultana_Choudhry_v_The_Alan_Turing_Institute_Ltd_-_2207979-2023.pdf).
Miss I Smith v The Greedy Flea Ltd: 1406274/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss I Smith v The Greedy Flea Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c98a07ae2aa47d2f5ae386/Miss_I_Smith_-vs-_The_Greedy_Flea_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ms I Simpson v Glasgow City Council: 105654/2011
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms I Simpson v Glasgow City Council: 105654/2011 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c3d4f256994af4172ac28/Ms_I_Simpson_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_105654_-_Judgment.pdf).
Alternative Investment Fund Managers Regulations consultation
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

The government is consulting on proposals to amend legislation relating to managers of Alternative Investment Funds.

This consultation sets out the government’s proposal to amend a key area of assimilated law - the regulations applying to managers of Alternative Investment Funds. The government has identified opportunities to streamline these regulations with the aim of making it simpler and cheaper for most asset managers to do business in the UK, increasing the UK’s attractiveness as an asset management hub and contributing to its mission to deliver economic growth. The consultation seeks to gather insights and feedback on the proposed regulatory changes.

The consultation proposes simplifying the Regulatory framework for Alternative Investment Fund Managers, while retaining core consumer and market protections. It also proposes removing detailed, firm-facing requirements from legislation, in line with the UK’s established model for financial services regulation and enabling the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to create a more proportionate and streamlined regime for fund managers, ensuring rules are properly tailored to the nature and scale of a firm’s business.

This consultation is accompanied by an FCA Call for Input (https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fca.org.uk%2Fpublications%2Fcalls-input%2Ffuture-regulation-alternative-fund-managers&data=05%7C02%7CDigitalCommunications%40hmtreasury.gov.uk%7C5bed90d6eeb04118c95108dd737ac1e2%7Ced1644c505e049e6bc39fcf7ac51c18c%7C0%7C0%7C638793693254592479%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=em%2BepzKAPLDKdIeh9%2BApS0ULqcg5TxX8aRTqT3xfcEE%3D&reserved=0), setting out their proposed approach to the detailed rules for Alternative Investment Fund Managers, on the basis of the government’s proposals. Both papers will be of interest to managers of Alternative Investment Funds and trade associations.
A McNally v Acumen International Media Ltd: 2224555/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A McNally v Acumen International Media Ltd: 2224555/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679caebf1d14e76535afb631/Aaron_McNally_v_Acumen_International_Media_Limited_-_2224555-2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in A McNally v Acumen International Media Ltd: 2224555/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c96f98d0fba2f1334cf2ef/Aaron_McNally_v_Acumen_International_Media_Limited_-_2224555-2024_-_Reasons.pdf).
Budd-dal Plant: ymholiadau cyffredinol
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)

Cysylltwch â CThEF i gael gwybodaeth am gymhwystra, hawlio Budd-dal Plant a rhoi’r gorau i’w gael, newid eich manylion personol, a gwneud cwyn.

Ffôn

Ffoniwch CThEF am wybodaeth ynghylch cymhwystra, hawlio ac atal hawlio Budd-dal Plant, newid eich manylion personol a gwneud cwyn.

Gall CThEF ond trafod eich hawliad gyda chi neu rywun yr ydych wedi ei awdurdodi fel cynrychiolydd i chi. Gall partner neu rywun arall gael cyngor cyffredinol ond rhaid ei fod wedi’i awdurdodi i drafod hawliad gyda’r llinell gymorth.

Ffôn: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Ffôn testun: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Tu allan i’r DU: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Oriau agor: Dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener, 08:30 i 17:00. Ar gau ar wyliau banc (https://www.gov.uk/gwyliau-banc).

Gwnewch yn siŵr bod eich rhif Yswiriant Gwladol neu rif Budd-dal Plant wrth law pan fyddwch yn ffonio.

Darganfyddwch am gostau galwadau (https://www.gov.uk/costau-galwadau)

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- Llinell Gymorth y Gwasanaeth Gofal Plant (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/llinell-gymorth-y-gwasanaeth-gofal-plant)
- Taliadau (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/welsh-language-helpline-for-debt-management)
- Treth Incwm, Hunanasesiad a mwy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/welsh-language-helplines)
- Ymholiadau TAW, Tollau ac Ecséis (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/vat-customs-and-excise-and-duties-enquiries-for-welsh-speaking-customers)
Common land guidance sheet 3: inquiries and hearings
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Common land and village greens: inquiries and hearings into applications for consent to carry out works or deregister land.

This guidance sheet contains information on:
- applications under the common land enactments
- procedures for a public inquiry or hearing
- notification of the arrangements
- advertising the inquiry or hearing
- costs for those attending
- administrative support
- inspector’s requirements
- pre-inquiry meeting
- at the inquiry
- inquiry library
- at the hearing
- the site visit
- late representations
- decision on the application
- virtual events
Mr A McNeill v Gravitilab Aerospace Ltd: 3305633/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A McNeill v Gravitilab Aerospace Ltd: 3305633/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677e462122a085c5ff5c0475/Mr_A_McNeill_v_Gravitilab_Aerospace_Ltd_-_3305633-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Outcomes of the UK/EU Summit on 19 May: UK statement to OSCE
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Ambassador Holland briefs on the outcomes of the UK/EU Summit, which took place on 19 May in London, including the leaders' commitment to the Helsinki Decalogue and resolute condemnation of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.

Thank you, Chair. On 19 May the UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer welcomed Presidents Von Der Leyen and Costa and High Representative Kallas to Lancaster House, for the first ever Summit between the UK and the EU. It was an important forward-looking discussion at which our leaders confirmed our steadfast dedication to the fundamental tenets of democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law. They restated our commitment to the Helsinki Decalogue and to the rules based international order, with the United Nations at its core.

Our leaders stressed our resolute condemnation of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and underlined our commitment to hold Russia accountable for its aggression. Our leaders also offered continued support to Moldova and reaffirmed our commitment to the stability and prosperity of the Western Balkans.

Europe faces a generational threat to our shared security and against this backdrop the discussion included global and strategic priorities of joint concern and agreement to strengthen cooperation across a range of issues for the security, safety and prosperity of all people across the UK and EU.

During the Summit the UK and the EU reached agreement on a Security and Defence Partnership. The Partnership is broad and ambitious and will upgrade our cooperation on areas ranging from defence industry, mobility of military material and personnel, maritime security and space security, to illicit finance, irregular migration and working together to protect our critical infrastructure. These are issues relevant to the work that we do each day here in Vienna and our partnership will contribute to our shared security.

Madam Chair, this Summit underpinned the importance of UK and EU cooperation and our new geopolitical partnership that drives closer coordination, builds on our OSCE principles and commitments and will underpin our comprehensive approach to security.

Thank you.
The suffering of the hostages and Palestinian civilians has reached new and shocking depths: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.

I’d like to start by thanking ASG Jenča for your briefing. I also want to express my gratitude to Ilay David for his powerful advocacy in support of his brother and for the hostages in Gaza.

I want to reassure Mr David through the Israeli delegation that the UK stands with your family, and the families of all those who have suffered due to Hamas’ inhuman and cruel actions, including British citizen Ditza Or, whose son Avinatan remains in captivity.

This Council has called for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages in all four of its resolutions since October 7th, and I repeat that call today.

As my Foreign Secretary has said, the images of Evyatar and other emaciated hostages paraded in front of cameras for propaganda are depraved.

Hamas and its terrorist ideology can have no place in the future governance of Gaza and should never again threaten Israel’s security.

President, the ceasefire at the beginning of this year was a rare moment of hope, which allowed hostages to be released, and the UN to surge aid into Gaza.

Since the ceasefire ended, the suffering of the hostages and Palestinian civilians has plumbed new and shocking depths.

Israel’s aid restrictions have led to famine now unfolding in Gaza, as reported by the IPC.

Last week, I spoke with doctors who had served in Gaza. They had seen children so malnourished that their wounds festered for months without healing.

They had seen baby formula confiscated by the IDF at the border, depriving newborns of the basic essentials for life.

I call on Israel now to act to alleviate this horrendous suffering.

We need to see restrictions on aid delivery lifted in line with the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence. And the UN must be able to operate safely and at scale.

We also call for all land routes to be opened for essential supplies, including food, baby formula, medicine, fuel and clean water.

We call for Israel to ensure the protection of civilians, medics and aid workers. And we are appalled that another Palestinian Red Crescent worker was killed this week by an Israeli strike on its headquarters. Israel must investigate this and other similar incidents.

President, as I said, the ceasefire earlier this year showed what can be achieved when there is political will.

And last week’s Two State Solution Conference showed what can be achieved when the international community comes together.

We urge the parties to reinvigorate their efforts to secure a ceasefire deal and an end to the conflict.

As my Prime Minister set out last week, the UK is ready to play its full and historic part in achieving a plan which ends the bloodshed, brings the hostages home and lays the foundations for a Palestinian state.

Statehood is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people and is essential to the long-term security of Israel.
CSPL Chair responds to publication of government strategy for electoral reform
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Doug Chalmers, Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, responds to publication of the government strategy for electoral reform.

“CSPL welcomes today’s publication of the government’s Electoral Reform Strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/restoring-trust-in-our-democracy-our-strategy-for-modern-and-secure-elections/restoring-trust-in-our-democracy-our-strategy-for-modern-and-secure-elections) which marks a step forward towards a more transparent, proportionate and effective framework for regulating election finance.

We are pleased the strategy picks up many important recommendations from our 2021 report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulating-election-finance-report), including tightening the requirement to identify the true source of donations, thereby reducing the potential for foreign money to influence UK elections.

Candidates at the last General Election continued to face unacceptable levels of intimidation and abuse. The measures in the Strategy aimed at countering this risk to our democracy are welcome, and build on recommendations we made in our 2017 report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/intimidation-in-public-life-a-review-by-the-committee-on-standards-in-public-life).

We will continue to maintain a close interest as the government develops its plans.”

Doug Chalmers, Chair, Committee on Standards in Public Life
Cabinet Office Publication of Special Adviser Interests 2024-2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-16)

A publication of the relevant interests for special advisers working within the Cabinet Office for 2024-2025.

Special advisers must ensure that there is no conflict of interest between their public and private duties.

This document shows relevant interests that Cabinet Office special advisers have declared for the 2024-2025 financial year.
The Inkerman Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 The Inkerman Group 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.
Middlesbrough College
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 Middlesbrough College 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 Middlesbrough College 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.
Product Recall: Me to You Cushions (2503-0177)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Product Recall for Me to You Cushions presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Me to You Cushions

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as they do not meet the required fire safety standards.

Corrective action: The products have been recalled from end users by Carte Blanche Greets Ltd.

Product information

List of Affected Products

Hazard

Affected products have been identified as presenting a risk of fire, as they do not meet the required fire safety standards.

The products do not meet the requirements of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.

Corrective action

Affected products have been recalled from end users by Carte Blanche Greets Ltd.

Owners are advised to stop using affected products immediately and return them to the retailer where the product was purchased for a full refund.

For further information, access the Carte Blanche Greetings Ltd website at the following link: r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/4E6-1K44/productrecall

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2503-0177

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Omega Access North 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 Omega Access North 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 Omega Access North Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Aiming to actively offer our services in participation in Armed forces day at a cost only -Help source training providers and provide guidance for any member wishing to enter the scaffolding industry

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.
Allegr 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 Allegr 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 Allegr 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
- 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.
Miss A McRobbie v The Department for Work and Pensions: 1403286/2024 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A McRobbie v The Department for Work and Pensions: xx-xxxx-xxxx and Others - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6772b9216aa1397cb84a6883/Miss_Alison_McRobbie_-vs-_The_Department_for_work_and_Pensions_-_1403286_1403690_2213184.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey: 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Results from the armed forces continuous attitude survey (AFCAS).

It is important for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the single services to understand the opinions and attitudes of service personnel. The annual armed forces continuous attitude survey (AFCAS) is one of the main ways to gather information on the views and experiences of our personnel. The information from this survey helps shape policies for training, support, and the terms and conditions of service.
CIRD69005 - Land Remediation Relief: Definitions: Employee Costs
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)


FA01/SCH22/PARA5

The relevant employee costs are those paid to, or in respect of, directors or employees directly and actively engaged in the relevant land remediation. This includes:
- all salaries, wages, perquisites and profits whatsoever, paid to directors or employees, but does not include benefits in kind,
- secondary Class 1 national insurance contributions paid by the company, and
- contributions paid by the company to any pension fund (within the meaning of ICTA88/S231A (4)) operated for the benefit of directors or employees of the company.
Benefits in kind, payments to an employee benefit trust or payments under a share incentive scheme are not employee costs for Land Remediation purposes.

Secretarial and administrative staff:

FA01/Sch22/Para5 (1)

Employee costs do not include the earnings, pension contributions etc of secretarial and administrative staff.

This is because employees who only provide secretarial or administrative services in support of those directly and actively engaged in relevant land remediation are not considered to be actively and directly engaged in relevant land remediation activities.

80:20 Rule

FA01/Sch22/Para5 (3)

Where a director or employee is directly and actively engaged in relevant land remediation for only part of their time, the following rules apply:
- If the time spent is less than 20% of their total working time in an accounting period, then none of the employee costs are treated as attributable to relevant land remediation.
- If the time spent is greater than 80% of their total working time in an accounting period, then all of the employee costs are treated as attributable to relevant land remediation.
- In all other cases an appropriate proportion of the employee costs are to be treated as attributable to relevant land remediation.
Business critical models: Ministry of Defence 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)

List of business critical models that support MOD policy, in response to the Macpherson review of quality assurance of analytical models.

We are publishing a revised list of the MOD’s business critical models as of April 2025, as part of our response to the Macpherson Review of Quality Assurance of Analytical Models.

We have continued to regularly update and publish a list of the department’s business critical models on this website. The list of business critical models is expected to change over time as existing models are revised or retired and new models added.

The list that has been published represents the most up to date version, and supersedes any previously published lists.
Ms C Antunes v Ms T Bersheda: 6000951/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms C Antunes v Ms T Bersheda: 6000951/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6842a889280ec7236902c0de/Ms_C_Antunes_v_Ms_T_Bersheda_6000951-2025__Judgment_May_2025.pdf).
Ms F Hassan v Liberty Carers Ltd (In Liquidation): 6002827/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms F Hassan v Liberty Carers Ltd (In Liquidation): 6002827/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6870cbfafe1a249e937cc010/Ms_F_Hassan_v_Liberty_Carers_Ltd__in_liquidation__-_6002827_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
ORB 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 ORB 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 ORB 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 Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers

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