theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Turning Factor 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 Turning Factor 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 Turning Factor 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.
Dr D Alexandrou v Moorfields Eye Hospital  NHS Foundation Trust: 6003503/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr D Alexandrou v Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: 6003503/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689de5891fedc616bb1339d6/Dr_D_Alexandrou_v__Moorfields_Eye_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trus_-_6003503-2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Dr D Alexandrou v Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: 6003503/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68aeedab3a052c9c504c8e91/Dr_D_Alexandrou_v_Moorfields_Eye_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trus_-_6003505-2024.pdf).
Mr S Aboobaker v Go ahead: 3304741/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Aboobaker v Go ahead: 3304741/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686b8d5a2557debd867cbd21/Mr_S_Aboobaker_v_Go_ahead-3304741-2024-_Strike_out_Judgment.pdf).
Mrs S A C French v Baynhall Investments: 6015597/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S A C French v Baynhall Investments: 6015597/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d51e1de65dc716bfb1dda3/Mrs_S_A_Chamberlain_French_v_Baynhall_investments.6015597.2024.R22_Judgment.pdf).
Plymouth City Council: External assurance review
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

External assurance review of Plymouth City Council led by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) undertaken in August 2024.

Plymouth City Council was one of a number of local authorities to request Exceptional Financial Support for the financial year 2024-25.

The government agreed to the support, conditional on an external assurance review. CIPFA’s external assurance review sets out detailed findings, including conclusions, evidence and methodology used, and includes recommendations for the future.

The review was undertaken in August 2024 and its content is based on the fieldwork completed within this timeframe. Parts of this report have been redacted in light of the commercially sensitive nature of some of its contents.
Medline Consultancy Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Medline Consultancy Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Change the details of a corporate secretary (CH04)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Use this form to change the details of a corporate body or firm that is a secretary.

This form can only be used to tell Companies House about changes to a corporate secretary’s details.

The filing requirements for a UK company or LLP with EEA corporate officers have changed. You must now provide the corporate officer’s:
- name
- registered (or principal) office address
- legal form and its governing law
- register and registration number (if applicable)
This change does not affect a company or LLP which has a UK registered limited company as a corporate officer.

File online

Use the online service (https://www.gov.uk/file-changes-to-a-company-with-companies-house) to update your information as quickly as possible.

Do not use the paper form if the company is in the protected online filing (PROOF) scheme (https://www.gov.uk/protect-your-company-from-corporate-identity-theft).

It takes longer to process paper forms sent to us by post.
Mrs Katia Segor v Secretary of State for Justice: 3311292/2023 and 3311411/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs K Segor v Secretary of State for Justice: 3311292/2023 and 3311411/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67812c04153753104a9217e5/Mrs_K_Segor_v_Secretary_of_State_for_Justice_3311292_2023_and_3311411_2023_PPH_Judgment.pdf).
MSN 1866 (M) Amendment 2 - Training and certification requirements for seafarers on tankers, ships subject to the IGF Code, ships that operate in polar waters and passenger ships
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Updated guidance on the above regulations following amendments by the IMO to the requirements regarding Lifting appliances that have been introduced via ambulatory reference

Further context, include target audience information from beginning notice:
- Notice to all Owners, Masters, Officers, Ratings and those concerned with maritime training.
This Note replaces MSN 1866 Amendment1 This Note should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2022
F680 policy and guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

This document provides guidance on the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Form 680 (F680) procedure.

UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has set a mandatory requirement for the control of the release by industry of equipment or information with a classification of OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE or above, including in their marketing campaigns to foreign end-users (this includes UK material classified RESTRICTED or above, graded prior to April 2014, and equivalent internationally security classified material). Control of release is therefore conducted through the Form 680 (F680) application process.

All UK companies must obtain F680 approval in order to release information or equipment classified OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and above to foreign entities. This includes internationally security classified material being released from the UK to foreign entities. Approval is also required for some material classified OFFICIAL, but only where the information or equipment connected with the release holds a higher classification. If both the equipment and information is classified OFFICIAL an F680 is not required.

An F680 approval is also required before a UK Company releases US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) material to any foreign entity. For the these purposes, US ITAR material means defence articles including technical data relating thereto or derived therefrom that is subject to controls under the US ITAR.

Under the terms and conditions of certain Open General Export Licenses (OGELs) published by the Department for Business and Trade, an F680 must be in place prior to any export under the licence concerned.

Related information
- Apply for an MOD F680 (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-export-controlled-goods)
Regulatory Article (RA) 5805: airworthiness directives and service bulletins (MRP Part 21 Subpart A)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-30)

RA covering the responsibilities of MTC holders pertaining to faults, defects and the co-ordination of design and production.

The purpose of Regulatory Articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, advice and guidance, which governs military aviation activity and against which air safety is assessed. The regulator develops regulations in response to applicable UK law, MOD needs, legal changes and recommendations resulting from both assurance or investigation functions.

Related information:
- MAA regulatory publications (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications)
- Overarching documents (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications-overarching-documents)
- 1000 series (GEN) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/1000-series-general-regulations-gen)
- 2000 series (FLY) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/2000-series-flying-regulations-fly)
- 3000 series (ATM) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/3000-series-air-traffic-management-regulations-atm)
- 4000 series (CAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/4000-series-continuing-airworthiness-engineering-regulations-cae)
- 5000 series (TAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/5000-series-design-and-modification-engineering-regulations-dme)
- MAA Manuals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-manuals)
Chris Rampling CMG MBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Chris Rampling has been His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands since September 2025. Chris Rampling CMG MBE was the interim Director General for Defence and Intelligence at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) from December 2023 to February 2024, and the Director for National Security from January 2021 to October 2024. Chris was previously HM Ambassador to Lebanon from September 2018 to December 2020. Prior to this he was the Foreign, Defence and Development Counsellor and Deputy Ambassador to the EU’s Political and Security Committee at the UK’s Permanent Representation to the EU from 2014 to 2018. Chris has extensive experience in the Middle East, with previous roles as Deputy Head of Mission in Amman from 2009 to 2013, in Libya and Jerusalem. He was also the Deputy Head, Counter Proliferation Department from 2007 to 2009. He speaks Dutch and Arabic. Previous roles in government Director General, Defence and Intelligence (2023 to 2024) Director, National Security (2021 to 2024) British Ambassador to Lebanon (2018 to 2020) Social media Chris Rampling on X Chris Rampling on Instagram

Chris Rampling has been His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands since September 2025.

Chris Rampling CMG MBE was the interim Director General for Defence and Intelligence at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) from December 2023 to February 2024, and the Director for National Security from January 2021 to October 2024.

Chris was previously HM Ambassador to Lebanon from September 2018 to December 2020. Prior to this he was the Foreign, Defence and Development Counsellor and Deputy Ambassador to the EU’s Political and Security Committee at the UK’s Permanent Representation to the EU from 2014 to 2018.

Chris has extensive experience in the Middle East, with previous roles as Deputy Head of Mission in Amman from 2009 to 2013, in Libya and Jerusalem. He was also the Deputy Head, Counter Proliferation Department from 2007 to 2009.

He speaks Dutch and Arabic.

Previous roles in government
- Director General, Defence and Intelligence (2023 to 2024)
- Director, National Security (2021 to 2024)
- British Ambassador to Lebanon (2018 to 2020)
Social media
- Chris Rampling on X (https://x.com/crampling)
- Chris Rampling on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ramplingchris/)
Mr A McKenzie v Blueprint Capital Ltd: 3311196/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A McKenzie v Blueprint Capital Ltd: 3311196/2023 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678e3fc902801a21aa7acf66/Mr_A_McKenzie_-_v_-_Blueprint_Capital_Ltd_-_3311196-2023_-_R21_Judgment.pdf).
Investigating Serious Incidents
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

How the AAIB investigates Serious Incidents.

Accidents involving Commercial Air Transport continue to be rare with non-fatal runway excursions, ground collisions and tail-strikes being the most common types of occurrences in the UK and globally.

This article explains the importance of investigating Serious Incidents and why they are often a valuable opportunity to identify safety issues before they become manifest in an accident.

For information on how the AAIB works - click on the ‘30 years of investigating Serious Incidents – the AAIB’s perspective’ document above.
Dame Sarah MacIntosh DCMG
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Dame Sarah MacIntosh DCMG was appointed British High Commissioner to Australia and Head of the United Kingdom’s Oceania Network in April 2025. Previously she has served as Deputy National Security Adviser and Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs from 2022 to 2024, and as the United Kingdom’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to NATO from 2017 to 2022. Sarah joined the FCDO in 1991. Previous appointments include Director General, Defence and Intelligence (2014-2017); Director, Defence and International Security (2011-2014); Director, Strategic Finance (2009-2010); Her Majesty’s High Commissioner to Sierra Leone and Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Liberia (2006-2008); and the Strategy Co-ordinator for the UN Mission in Kosovo (2004-2005). Sarah has also been posted to the UK Mission to the United Nations at New York; the UK Mission to the International Atomic Energy Agency at Vienna; and the British Embassy Madrid. Social media links Follow Sarah MacIntosh on X .

Dame Sarah MacIntosh DCMG was appointed British High Commissioner to Australia and Head of the United Kingdom’s Oceania Network in April 2025. Previously she has served as Deputy National Security Adviser and Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs from 2022 to 2024, and as the United Kingdom’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to NATO from 2017 to 2022.

Sarah joined the FCDO in 1991. Previous appointments include Director General, Defence and Intelligence (2014-2017); Director, Defence and International Security (2011-2014); Director, Strategic Finance (2009-2010); Her Majesty’s High Commissioner to Sierra Leone and Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Liberia (2006-2008); and the Strategy Co-ordinator for the UN Mission in Kosovo (2004-2005).

Sarah has also been posted to the UK Mission to the United Nations at New York; the UK Mission to the International Atomic Energy Agency at Vienna; and the British Embassy Madrid.

Social media links

Follow Sarah MacIntosh on X (https://twitter.com/SarahMacFCDO).
Soteria Risk Training 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 Soteria Risk Training 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 Soteria Risk Training 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.
Mr A Scarrott v Permacoat Ltd: 6009392/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Scarrott v Permacoat Ltd: 6009392/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685569ec76eec44bf9d71d96/Mr_Andrew_Scarrott_-vs-_Permacoat_Limited_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Scarrott v Permacoat Ltd: 6009392/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c134bb7596dbfa052bfdc4/Mr_Andrew_Scarrott_-vs-_Permacoat_Limited_-_Reconsideration.pdf).
Ms L Campbell v Cordia Services LLP and Glasgow City Council: 4113982/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms L Campbell v Cordia Services LLP and Glasgow City Council: 4113982/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe6a3f393a986ec5cf8d8c/Ms_L_Campbell_v_Cordia_Services_LLP___Glasgow_City_Council_-_4113982.2018_-_Judgment.pdf).
Pat Ritchie CBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Pat Ritchie CBE is an experienced senior leader in economic development, housing, and property. Pat was Chief Executive of Newcastle City Council for 8 years, where she notably secured the multi-million-pound investment deal to bring Legal & General to Newcastle’s flagship ‘Helix’ development and led on negotiations to secure a devolution deal for the North of Tyne Mayoral Combined Authority where she was the first head of paid service. Pat led the city’s response to the pandemic and oversaw the Newcastle Covid Recovery Plan including an ambitious £50 million plan to transform the city centre. Pat was appointed to Chair of the GPA in January 2020, a role she left to become Chair at Homes England in 2025. She is a member of the Advisory Board of the National Leadership Centre and a member of Newcastle University Council. She is a former Chief Executive of the Homes and Communities Agency (now Homes England) and former Deputy Chief Executive of the One North East Regional Development Agency. Pat was awarded her CBE in January 2021 for services to Local Government and public service reform.

Pat Ritchie CBE is an experienced senior leader in economic development, housing, and property.

Pat was Chief Executive of Newcastle City Council for 8 years, where she notably secured the multi-million-pound investment deal to bring Legal & General to Newcastle’s flagship ‘Helix’ development and led on negotiations to secure a devolution deal for the North of Tyne Mayoral Combined Authority where she was the first head of paid service. Pat led the city’s response to the pandemic and oversaw the Newcastle Covid Recovery Plan including an ambitious £50 million plan to transform the city centre.

Pat was appointed to Chair of the GPA in January 2020, a role she left to become Chair at Homes England in 2025. She is a member of the Advisory Board of the National Leadership Centre and a member of Newcastle University Council.

She is a former Chief Executive of the Homes and Communities Agency (now Homes England) and former Deputy Chief Executive of the One North East Regional Development Agency.

Pat was awarded her CBE in January 2021 for services to Local Government and public service reform.
Miss A Jones and Others v B Davies and R Davies, a partnership T/a ‘Gingers Welsh Bakery’ or ‘The Welsh Bakery’: 1600900/2024 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Jones and Others v B Davies and R Davies, a partnership T/a ‘Gingers Welsh Bakery’ or ‘The Welsh Bakery’: xx-xxxx-xxxx and Others - Amended Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bc7482b3a80ad63e782cae/xx-xxxx-xxxx_Others_C_Griffiths_Others_v_Brian_Davies_and_Robert_Davies_a_partnership_trading_as_Gingers_Welsh_Bakery_or_The_Welsh_Bakery_Amended_Judgment.pdf).
Social Security Advisory Committee: minutes of meetings in 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Read the minutes of the Social Security Advisory Committee meetings (SSAC).

These minutes provide a formal record of the committee’s scrutiny of the social security regulations presented to it by the Department for Work and Pensions, the Department for Communities (Northern Ireland) or HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Please note that regulations are not necessarily presented to the committee every month.

More information

If you have any questions about the most recent meeting that has taken place, please contact the secretariat at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) for clarification.
Evaluation of Carbon Capture, Use and Storage (CCUS) Innovation Programmes
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

An independent evaluation of the Carbon Capture and Utilisation Demonstration (CCUD) innovation programme, the CCUS Innovation programme and the Accelerating CCS Technologies (ACT) programme.

DESNZ has funded two independent evaluations of these innovation programmes. This report covers the Carbon Capture and Utilisation Demonstration (CCUD) innovation programme, the CCUS Innovation programme and the Accelerating CCS Technologies (ACT) programme, rounds 1 and 2.

The second covers the Industrial Fuel Switching and the Hydrogen Supply programmes (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-industrial-fuel-switching-and-hydrogen-supply-programmes).

The evaluations assessed both the delivery processes and the achievements and impacts of the innovation programmes.
First Military Recruitment 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 First Military Recruitment 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 First Military Recruitment 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:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
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.
Sabba IT
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 Sabba IT 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 Sabba IT 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 closely with the Amicus Trust to provide training and technology to the homeless and less fortunate veterans

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.
Form UKF: guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Guidance to register as a British citizen if you were born to a British father and your parents were not married.

Read the UKF guidance to find out if you can register as a British citizen if you would have become a British citizen automatically if your parents had been married.

Register as a British citizen (form UKF) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-as-a-british-citizen-if-you-were-born-before-july-2006-to-a-british-father-form-ukf)
LB v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (PIP): [2025] UKUT 326 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Church on 30 September 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-PIP (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f643b3f5d433238a14c7f3/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-PIP.pdf).

Judicial Summary

This appeal highlights the danger of a tribunal drawing inferences from evidence of the medical treatment that a claimant has received (or has not received) as to the degree of a claimant’s likely symptoms and any consequent functional limitations.

The Upper Tribunal says that while the drawing of such inferences will not always be impermissible, a tribunal relying on such inferences would be wise to direct itself as to the risks associated with doing so, and to give a careful explanation of its decision making in that regard.

The appeal relates to a PIP claim, but the principles apply equally to other benefits. It confirms the decision of the Upper Tribunal (Judge Poynter) in MM v SSWP (ESA) [2018] UKUT 446 (AAC).
COM53011 - Claims/reliefs: other reliefs: forms
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)


The following forms are relevant to giving other reliefs.

CT250(P)

The form to send to the HMRC Payments to assist with the manual calculation of interest for a case where the Clerical Interest Indicator is set and S458 Corporation Tax Act 2010 relief is given. You can get the form on SEES.

CT600

CT Company Tax Return form.

CT600A

Supplementary page to CT600 return dealing with close company loans and arrangements to confer benefits on participators.

CT600C

Supplementary page to CT600 return dealing with group and consortium relief claims.

SEES 310(Z)

SEES assessing set used to make or amend an assessment for a non-COTAX charge.
Competing for talent
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

A guide to staying on the right side of competition law when recruiting workers, and setting pay and other working conditions.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has produced this guide to help you stay on the right side of competition law if you:
- work in HR
- are involved in the recruitment and retention of workers (including those in small businesses)
We welcome your feedback on the guide and will keep it under review going forward.

How to spot and report anti-competitive activity (https://cheatingorcompeting.campaign.gov.uk/).
Mrs B Hodgkiss v Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 2404615/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs B Hodgkiss v Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 2404615/2024 - Partial Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c853a78247839c255ae311/Mrs_B_Hodgkiss_v_Blackpool_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_2404615_2024.pdf).
New DESNZ Interim Permanent Secretary announced
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-31)

Clive Maxwell appointed as new Interim Permanent Secretary.

Clive Maxwell (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/clive-maxwell) has been appointed as Interim Permanent Secretary at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

His term will begin at the end of November and will run until a new Permanent Secretary is in post. The recruitment process for a new Permanent Secretary will begin soon.

Clive brings a wealth of experience to the role as Second Permanent Secretary in DESNZ and previously the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

His interim appointment follows the appointment of Jeremy Pocklington as the new Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-ministry-of-defence-permanent-secretary-announced).
154a New Kings Road, London SW6 4LZ: LON/00AN/F77/2025/0119
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Mr A Harris LLM FRICS FCIArb on 24 June 2025

Read the full decision in 154a New Kings Road, London SW6 4LZ: LON/00AN/F77/2025/0119 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6890b45625ba7325501b09bf/Fair_Rents__Decision_Form_154_New_Kings_Rd__002_.pdf). Read the summary reasons in 154a New Kings Road, London SW6 4LZ: LON/00AN/F77/2025/0119 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6890b478e8ba9507fc1b09b0/Summary_Reasons_Fair_Rent_154A_New_Kings_Rd__003_.pdf). Read the full reasons in 154a New Kings Road, London SW6 4LZ: LON/00AN/F77/2025/0119 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69135eb45dec0071ce4963e6/25.11.11_full_Reasons_Fair_Rent_154A_New_Kings_Rd.pdf).
4 and 26 Parkview, Lymm Road, Agden Brow, Lymm WA13 0UB : MAN/00EQ/PHI/2024/0030 & MAN/00EQ/PHI/2024/0037
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Northern Region Tribunal Judge Going and Mr Faulkner sitting on 4 April 2025

Read the full decision in 4 and 26 Parkview, Lymm Road, Agden Brow, Lymm WA13 0UB : MAN/00EQ/PHI/2024/0030 & MAN/00EQ/PHI/2024/0037 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685853d235070b6957ab9069/4_and_26_Parkview__Lymm_Road.pdf)
H Y Liu v Scaleup Merchant Consulting Ltd: 3304247/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in H Y Liu v Scaleup Merchant Consulting Ltd: 3304247/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ee6a40199d1cd55b48c727/H_Y_Liu___v_-_Scaleup_Merchant_Consulting_Ltd___3304247-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Export fresh meat and meat products to the USA: certificate 1631
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

Use these forms and guidance documents to export fresh meat and meat products to the USA.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA (#other-ways).

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dc43350f38d929e57ee39d/1631EHC-guidance.pdf)

Download a specimen certificate Export fresh meat and meat products to the USA: certificate 1631, version 9 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/624eef52e90e0729f6bf819e/1631EHC_V9.pdf)

2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/1631EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
- apply for blocks of certificates
Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dc43350f38d929e57ee39d/1631EHC-guidance.pdf)

Download and fill in Export fresh meat and meat products to the USA: certificate 1631, version 9 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/624eef52e90e0729f6bf819e/1631EHC_V9.pdf)

Upload your application (https://selfservice.daera-ni.gov.uk/Daera/Forms/#/export).

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
BLM10005 - Lease accounting: accounting standards: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)


This manual is being updated to reflect FRS 102 (2024 amendments). For guidance on the tax treatment of accounts prepared under IFRS 16 or the revised FRS 102, please refer to pages within the BLM50000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-leasing-manual/blm50000) chapter.
Mr M Mitchell v HM Revenue & Customs: 2502446/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Mitchell v HM Revenue & Customs: 2502446/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ffbe66694d57c6b1cf8e23/Mr_M_Mitchell_v_H_M_Revenue_and_Customs_-_2502446-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Generation Assets DCO decision
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

The Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Generation Assets DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

The scheme comprises the Generation Assets of the Morecambe Offshore Windfarm, including fixed foundation wind turbine generators, inter-array cables, offshore substation platform(s) and possible platform link cables to connect offshore substations.

The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Ltd on 31 May 2024 and accepted for examination on 28 June 2024.

Following an examination during which the public, statutory consultees and interested parties were given the opportunity to give evidence to the Examining Authority, recommendations were made to the Secretary of State on 23 July 2025.

This is the 101st energy application out of 168 applications examined to date and was again completed by the Planning Inspectorate within the statutory timescale laid down in the Planning Act 2008.

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

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

The decision, the recommendation made by the Examining Authority to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and the evidence considered by the Examining Authority in reaching its recommendation are publicly available on the project pages of the National Infrastructure Planning website. (https://national-infrastructure-consenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/EN010121)

This decision was made by Minister Martin McCluskey on behalf of the Energy Secretary’s legal authority.

Journalists wanting further information should contact the Planning Inspectorate Press Office, on xx-xxxx-xxxx or xx-xxxx-xxxx or email:

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Employment and Support Allowance: the Work Capability Assessment: detailed guide
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

A detailed guide to the assessment carried out to determine the capability for work or work related activity of ESA claimants (ESA214).

This detailed information about the Work Capability Assessment element of Employment and Support Allowance (https://www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance) (ESA) is aimed mainly at professionals and contractors. It’s more complicated than the main information leaflets produced by DWP and some words or phrases may be unfamiliar.
Phonics screening check: local authority monitoring visits
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Guidance for phonics screening check monitoring visits, including instructions for completing the monitoring visit form.

We will update this guidance in March 2026 for the academic year 2025 to 2026.

This guidance is for local authorities undertaking monitoring visits for the phonics screening check. It also contains instructions for completing the 2025 phonics screening check monitoring visit form.

Local authorities have a statutory responsibility to monitor the administration of the phonics screening check, to help ensure that schools maintain the integrity, security and confidentiality of check materials and that they administer the phonics screening check correctly and consistently.
Fatal accident at Ickenham station
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

Investigation into a fatal injury to a passenger at Ickenham London Underground station, 28 March 2025.

At around 22:30 on 28 March 2025, a passenger fell from a platform and on to the track at Ickenham station, which serves the London Underground’s Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines.

The passenger remained on the track and was struck by a train before being discovered by London Underground station staff. The accident resulted in fatal injuries being sustained by the passenger.

Our investigation will seek to identify the sequence of events that led to the accident. It will also consider:
- the actions of those involved and anything which may have influenced them
- the management of the staff involved in the accident, including their training and competence
- the arrangements in place to manage and control the risks of such accidents
- any underlying management factors.
Our investigation is independent of any investigation by the railway industry or by the industry’s regulator, the Office of Rail and Road (https://www.orr.gov.uk/).

We will publish our findings, including any recommendations to improve safety, at the conclusion of our investigation. This report will be available on our website.

You can subscribe (https://www.gov.uk/email-signup?link=/government/organisations/rail-accident-investigation-branch) to automated emails notifying you when we publish our reports.
Brentwood Borough Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Brentwood Borough Council is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords). Each landlord’s page contains their current judgement.

See the regulatory judgements table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices) for a full list of judgements. You can find more information about how we approach regulatory judgements and gradings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings). An A-Z of providers is also available.

Archived regulatory judgements and PDF versions of regulatory judgements are available on request. Please contact the Regulator of Social Housing by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx with your request.

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.