theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Lessons Management Best Practice Guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

The guidance anchors Lessons Management into the three core principles of the Resilience Framework. It is an informed, practical step-change in the way lessons are managed in concept and practice.

The purpose of the Lessons Management Guidance is to inform, encourage, and equip senior leaders, central government departments, agencies, arms-length bodies, and wider resilience professionals in the effective management of lessons.

This guidance is intended to support UK Government departments, agencies, Arms-Length Bodies (ALBs), devolved administrations and wider resilience professionals in developing their resilience functions to meet the challenges and commitments. It is not mandatory, but it sets out a common approach for UK Government departments to increase their exercising capability, working both individually and collectively.

This complementary guidance is non-statutory and non-mandatory. Nothing within it adds additional obligations to users. It has been designed to complement existing learning activities, be used in conjunction with established lessons platforms, and to support continual improvement at national and local levels.

Please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) and provide feedback on your use of the Lessons Management Guidance.
Product Safety Report: Mini Table Saw (2511-0236)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

Product Safety Report for Mini Table Saw sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Mini Table Saw

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the plug pins are too close to the plug periphery.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the plug pins are too close to the plug face periphery. This means the plug does not make a secure connection with the socket, and if a consumer were to withdraw the power supply from the wall, they may touch the pins and receive an electric shock. Improvements are also required to the product labelling, warnings and documentation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2511-0236

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Cabinet Office: Business expenses, hospitality and meetings, October to December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Data on senior officials' business expenses and hospitality, and meetings held between external organisations and individuals with Permanent Secretaries, Directors General, Commercial and Finance Directors, Directors who are Senior Responsible Owners in the GMPP.

Data on senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, and meetings held between external organisations and individuals with Permanent Secretaries, Directors General, Commercial and Finance Directors, Directors who are Senior Responsible Owners in the GMPP.
Mr H Griffiths and Mr D Grauzel v Ms G Dumciute: 2404735/2024 and 2404736/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr H Griffiths and Mr D Grauzel v Ms G Dumciute: 2404735/2024 and 2404736/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/672cc90fcfb0b183cd67cb1e/Mr_H_Griffiths___Other_v_Ms_G_Dumciute_-_2404735_2024___Other.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr H Griffiths and Mr D Grauzel v Ms G Dumciute: 2404735/2024 and 2404736/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679ca5b9c496e5d3ddafb632/Mr_H_Griffiths_and_Mr_D_Grauzel_v_Ms_Greta_Dumciute_-_2404735.2024___2404736.2024.pdf).
Andrew the Painter
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 Andrew the Painter 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 Andrew the Painter 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.
99 Crispin Road, Bradville, Milton   Keynes, MK10 7AR: CAM/00MG/HNA/2024/0612
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Eastern Region, Judge K Neave and Mr J Francis QPM on 22 July 2025

Read the full decision in 99 Crispin Road, Bradville, Milton Keynes, MK10 7AR: CAM/00MG/HNA/2024/0612 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687f76f528f29c99778a744f/99_Crispin_Road_Milton_Keynes_MK10_7AR.pdf).
British Hallmarking Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

The home of British Hallmarking Council on GOV.UK. We supervise the hallmarking activities of the 4 UK Assay Offices to ensure there is adequate provision of hallmarking within the UK.

We supervise the hallmarking activities of the 4 UK Assay Offices to ensure there is adequate provision of hallmarking within the UK.

BHC is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade (/government/organisations/department-for-business-and-trade).
Export poultry meat to Kenya: certificate 8872
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Apply online to export poultry meat to Kenya

| ##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/68dbac32dadf7616351e4c14/8872NFG.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export poultry meat to Kenya: EHC 8872, version 1. (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dbac67dadf7616351e4c15/8872EHC_V1.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).

You must submit a Postcode Schedule (Products) V3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dbad2749e17d00a56ffbe8/Postcode_Schedule__Products__V3.xlsx) with your application.

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8872EHC)

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/68dbac32dadf7616351e4c14/8872NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export poultry meat to Kenya: EHC 8872, version 1. (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dbac67dadf7616351e4c15/8872EHC_V1.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). | | — |
Apply for a judicial review of a decision: Form N461
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Use this form to ask the Administrative Court for permission to proceed with a claim for a judicial review, and to give details of the claim.

You can use this form to ask the Administrative Court to review a decision made by people or bodies with a public law function, such as a local authority, court or minister.

You must make the claim in the appropriate Administrative Court in:
- the Royal Courts of Justice, London
- Birmingham
- Leeds
- Manchester
- Cardiff
You must file the claim within certain time scales.

You can also read guidance on bringing a judicial review case in the Administrative Court (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/administrative-court-judicial-review-guide).

Find out more about bringing a case to the Administrative Court (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/administrative-court-bring-a-case-to-the-court).

Check court and tribunal fees (https://www.gov.uk/court-fees-what-they-are) and find out if you can get help with fees (https://www.gov.uk/get-help-with-court-fees).

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

Find out how HM Courts and Tribunals Service uses personal information (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service/about/personal-information-charter) you give when you fill in a form.
UKEF: business appointment rules advice 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

Summaries of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.

This page provides information about outside appointments or employment taken up by former members of UK Export Finance.

It covers former staff at senior civil service levels SCS1 and SCS2 and equivalents that fall within the scope of the business appointment rules (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/crown-servants-new-jobs-and-business-appointments). It also covers special advisers of equivalent level.
Mrs K Rooney v The Co-Operative Group Ltd: 8001868/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs K Rooney v The Co-Operative Group Ltd: 8001868/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69304ca5502f392086ee8b4f/Mrs_K_Rooney_v_The_Co-Operative_Group_Ltd_-_8001868.2024_-_Fair_Judgment.pdf).
Built Environment Design Partnership (BE Design)
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 Built Environment Design Partnership (BE Design) 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 Built Environment Design Partnership (BE Design) recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
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.
Accelerate People 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 Accelerate People 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 Accelerate People 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.
Company Names Tribunal decision: Perfect Match Co., Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Decision for applicant Match Group Americas, LLC against registration number 15738909, applicant successful.

Application number 5222

Applicant Match Group Americas, LLC objected to the name used by Perfect Match Co., Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.

Signed order

On the 16 May 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Perfect Match Co., Ltd is changed to 15738909, Ltd.
SPE15345 - Sampling and testing: definition of a sample
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

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

The dictionary definition of sample is as follows:

1

A small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like.

2

A small amount of fabric, food or other commodity especially given to a prospective customer.

3

A specimen, especially one taken for scientific testing or analysis.

Note: In most instances, a sample as defined by 1 and 2 above will be covered by The Customs (Reliefs from a Liability to Import Duty and Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulation 2020 Community Systems of Duty Relief (CSDR) in Council Regulation 1186/2009 for NI. A declaration to Customs Reliefs will be required using the appropriate Customs Procedure Code (CPC) and an authorisation for UFH will not be needed. (Customs Reliefs may also be appropriate to samples as defined by 3 above but only if the sample is used to destruction.) It should be noted that that Customs Reliefs only provides relief for customs duty and import VAT. To decide whether Customs Reliefs is more appropriate than UFH you should consult Pay no import duty and VAT on importing commercial samples (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pay-no-import-duty-and-vat-on-importing-commercial-samples) or further information Customs Reliefs.

This only applies to goods deposited into customs warehouse already in a sample state, in essence, marked samples, low value goods (goods turned into samples qualify as low value) and only able to presented as samples (clearly not in appearance able to be sold).

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
Labour exchange groups in rural Tanzania: can they foster development and women’s empowerment?
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-31)

Agricultural labour exchange teams are an informal labour sharing arrangement.

Abstract

Agricultural labour exchange teams has a twofold positive effect on rural labour markets: they increase the likelihood of workers of being hired for paid work and reduce supervision costs for employers.

This is an part of the Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG) programme.

Citation

Christelle D. ‘Labour exchange groups in rural Tanzania: can they foster development and women’s empowerment? ‘ STEG Project Policy Brief, 2025

Links

Labour exchange groups in rural Tanzania: can they foster development and women’s empowerment? (https://steg.cepr.org/publications/labour-exchange-groups-rural-tanzania-can-they-foster-development-and-womens)
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: spending over £25,000, December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Reports on FCDO departmental spending over £25,000.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) publishes details of all departmental spending over £25,000 on a monthly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk (https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk/dataset/foreign-commonwealth-and-development-office-spending-over-f25-000).
Vietnam: mental health support abroad
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Information for British nationals with mental health issues in Vietnam, including how the British embassy can help.

Includes information on:
- how to get help medical help
- renewing prescriptions
- compulsory hospitalisation
See also foreign travel advice for people with mental health needs (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/foreign-travel-advice-for-people-with-mental-health-issues) and mental health and travelling abroad (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mental-health).
VATLP02720 - Supply: place of supply and liability of exploration and production licences in the UK oil industry: definition of exploration and production licence
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)


The holder of an exploration licence has the right in common with other holders of similar licences to search for petroleum in the non-production areas. The holder of an exploration licence has no right to obtain petroleum.

In contrast, the holder of a production licence has the exclusive right to take any or all of the petroleum from a defined area.
Bird flu: third premises near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/121)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a third premises near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/121) on 5 December 2025.

Case information

5 December 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a third large commercial poultry premises near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/121).

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

Declaration

Download the declaration of an avian influenza protection zone and surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69333268cdec734f4dff4341/Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone_Declaration_DPR_2025_235_AIV_2025_121.pdf)

Further information

Check:

the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)

if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)

Case number: AIV 2025/121
CH403150 - Charging penalties: calculating penalties: separate penalty calculations
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.

You must consider each inaccuracy, failure and VAT or excise wrongdoing individually and separately when calculating penalties.

Where there are a number of inaccuracies in the same document, see CH82180 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch82180).

There may be grounds for grouping inaccuracies together to simplify the calculations. This could apply where the behaviour causing them was the same, the same reductions for the quality of disclosure apply and any suspension conditions can be aligned. You must agree this approach with the person or their agent, see CH82200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch82200).

There are also rules about when you cannot group inaccuracies together, see CH82210 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch82210).

You cannot group failures and VAT or excise wrongdoings together.
Nasmyth Group 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 Nasmyth Group 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 Nasmyth Group 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
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Product Recall: Toy Make-Up Kits (2505-0086)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-26)

Product Recall for Toy Make-Up Kits presenting a serious chemical risk.

Summary

Product: Toy Make-Up Kits

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as the nail varnishes included in each kit contain methylisothiazolinone.

Corrective action: The products have been recalled from end users and withdrawn from the market.

It is recommended that you cease use of these products immediately. Consumers who have purchased the products are advised to contact the distributor for redress.

Product information

Affected products

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as the nail varnishes included in each kit contain methylisothiazolinone, which is not permitted for use in leave-on products due to skin sensitisation concerns.

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Corrective action

The products have been recalled from end users and withdrawn from the market.

It is recommended that you cease use of these products immediately. Consumers who have purchased the products are advised to contact the distributor for redress.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2505-0086

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
NHS pay awards 2025 to 2026: resident doctors
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

The Department of Health and Social Care confirms a 5.4% pay rise for resident doctors, backdated to 1 April 2025.

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has accepted the recommendations of the independent pay review bodies to confirm the pay award for 2025 to 2026 for NHS resident doctors.

See NHS pay award 2025 to 2026 details for:
- other doctors and dentists (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-pay-awards-2025-to-2026-doctors-and-dentists)
- Agenda for Change staff (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-pay-awards-2025-to-2026-agenda-for-change-staff)
IAA promotional materials: Dari
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Digital posters and leaflet designed for regulated organisations, ambassadors, and charities to easily download, share, and distribute.

These resources are designed to inform advice seekers about the IAA’s services and provide guidance on what to do if they have concerns about their adviser or the services provided. The materials have been translated into Dari to ensure accessibility for a wider audience.
Employer Bulletin: October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

A bi-monthly magazine for employers and agents that gives up-to-date information on payroll topics.

HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them.

The October edition of Employer Bulletin includes articles on:
- Making your PAYE Settlement Agreement payment
- Guidance for labour supply chains featuring umbrella companies
- New Advisory Electric Rate for fully electric company cars
- Spotlight 71 — Warning for agency workers and contractors who are moved between umbrella companies
- ‘Tax Help for Hustles’ campaign — new resources for employees
- Update on Winter Fuel Payments recovery through the tax system
You can register for HMRC’s employer email alert service (https://www.public-inf.co.uk/) to receive emails from HMRC which tell you when the latest issue is available.

You can read the bulletin on screen or print it off. It’s compatible with most screen reading software packages.
General hospital schools census: guide
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

Guide to help general hospital schools complete their 2026 census.

This guide helps you prepare and submit your school’s annual census return.

Census day for registered general hospital schools is Thursday 15 January 2026.

The census collects the following information from general hospital schools:
- their contact details
- how many pupils there are on the attendance register
- the number of teaching staff and non teaching staff
- how many pupils have special educational needs (SEN)
- how many pupils are eligible for free school meals (FSM)
Read more guidance about submitting data for the general hospital schools census (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/general-hospital-school-census-guide-to-submitting-data).
Ms A Joseph v Ministry of Defence:  3311149/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Joseph v Ministry of Defence: 3311149/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686e38692557debd867cbe58/Ms_A_Joseph_v_Ministry_of_Defence_3311149.2024_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
AA v London Borough of Hounslow (SEN): [2025] UKUT 226 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-22)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Stout on 7 July 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-HS (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c17dbb7596dbfa052bfe08/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-HS_.pdf).

Judicial Summary

The appellant (C’s parent) expressed a preference for a maintained mainstream school (School O); the local authority named a maintained mainstream school with an autism resource base (School S) in Section I of C’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC) Plan. The appellant wanted C to have a ‘mainstream experience’ rather than being placed in a base. The Tribunal applied section 39(4) of the Children and Families Act 2014 (CFA 2014) and found School O to be unsuitable, in particular because C would be in an ordinary mainstream class of 30 pupils; the Tribunal named School S. The appellant argued that the Tribunal had erred in law by failing properly to apply the so-called ‘right to mainstream’ in section 33 of the CFA 2014 and/or by failing to consider section 9 of the Education Act 1996 (EA 1996).

The Upper Tribunal gives guidance on the interpretation and application of relevant statutory provisions. The Upper Tribunal holds that the First-tier Tribunal did not err in its application of section 33, which is not a ‘right to a mainstream experience’. Section 33(2) places a duty on the local authority to name a mainstream school when the application of section 39(4) has resulted in parent’s preferred school being rejected, unless naming a mainstream school is incompatible: (a) with the wishes of the parent; or (b) provision of efficient education to others. Naming School S complied with that duty because parental preference was for mainstream (albeit not that particular school) and the local authority was not relying on the exception in section 33(2)(b) for incompatibility with the efficient education of others so the duty in section 33(4) to take reasonable steps to avoid the incompatibility did not apply.

The Tribunal erred in law by failing to consider section 9 of the EA 1996 when deciding which school it was ‘appropriate’ to name under section 39(5). However, the error was not material as it was inconceivable in this particular case that the application of section 9 would have made any difference.
Yormed Ambulance Service
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 Yormed Ambulance Service 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 Yormed Ambulance Service recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Kadfire 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 Kadfire 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 Kadfire 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:

We also pledge the following:

Employment support to members of the Armed Forces Community: We will actively promote employment opportunities for veterans and the families of active service personnel by participating in established recruitment schemes that prioritise flexible and supportive employment. All positions will be advertised on www.modctp.co.uk and www.forcesfamiliesjobs.co.uk, ensuring that our vacancies are visible to the armed forces community

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.
24 Beechwoods Court, 3 Crystal Palace Road, London SE19 1UH: LON/00BE/OC9/2023/0059
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge J P Donegan on 24 April 2024

Read the full decision and reasons in 24 Beechwoods Court, 3 Crystal Palace Road, London SE19 1UH: LON/00BE/OC9/2023/0059 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/665dd913d470e3279dd33510/Decision_24_Beechwoods_Ct.pdf).
Evaluation of the Contract Readiness Programme
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-11)

Process and impact evaluation of the Contract Readiness Programme for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

The Contract Readiness Programme (CRP) ran between 2022 and March 2025, and was designed to support voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations in England to better compete for government contracts. The programme was funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), and delivered by the School for Social Entrepreneurs, Social Enterprise UK and Voice4Change England. The programme primarily provided fully-funded training to charities and social enterprises interested in bidding for public contracts.

The evaluation of the CRP was undertaken by Ecorys UK, and ran between June 2023 and March 2025. The overall aim of the evaluation was to assess the extent to which the CRP delivered on its intended aims and help build the evidence base around effective approaches to supporting greater VCSE participation in public sector procurement. The evaluation took a mixed methods approach, including an analysis of management information (MI), a 6-month follow-up participant survey, and qualitative interviews with VCSE participants, commissioners and programme stakeholders. This report sets out key findings and recommendations.
Report your medical condition (AUD1)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Report certain types of medical conditions to DVLA.

Use this form to report these medical conditions:
- deafness (https://www.gov.uk/deafness-and-driving)
- Usher syndrome (https://www.gov.uk/usher-syndrome-and-driving)
- other related conditions
Check the list of health conditions (https://www.gov.uk/health-conditions-and-driving) if yours isn’t listed.

Find out what happens after you tell DVLA (https://www.gov.uk/driving-medical-conditions/what-happens-after-you-tell-dvla).
Mr M Ahmed v Carlisle Support Services Group Ltd: 6015743/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Ahmed v Carlisle Support Services Group Ltd: 6015743/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ea96c80678ace40a7f2782/Mr_M_Ahmed_v_Carlisle_Support_Services_Group_Ltd_-_6015743_2024_-_Judgement.pdf).
Satjit Singh
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Satjit was previously Interim Chief Executive of the Shadow Trade Remedies Authority, the body which was a key part of safeguarding British Industry, post-Brexit. He was previously CEO of 2 healthcare professionals’ regulatory bodies and a Director at the Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence (now the Professional Standards Authority), an arms’ length body. Prior to that, he was: Finance Director of various NHS organisations Lead Commissioner for Health during the 2012 Olympics a management consultant with PwC Satjit has lived and worked in several countries, notably, India and China. In China, he set up and ran the Department for International Development’s biggest China Programme. He is also a Visiting Lecturer at Cass Business School, London. Satjit is a Freeman of the City of London and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

Satjit was previously Interim Chief Executive of the Shadow Trade Remedies Authority, the body which was a key part of safeguarding British Industry, post-Brexit.

He was previously CEO of 2 healthcare professionals’ regulatory bodies and a Director at the Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence (now the Professional Standards Authority), an arms’ length body.

Prior to that, he was:
- Finance Director of various NHS organisations
- Lead Commissioner for Health during the 2012 Olympics
- a management consultant with PwC
Satjit has lived and worked in several countries, notably, India and China. In China, he set up and ran the Department for International Development’s biggest China Programme. He is also a Visiting Lecturer at Cass Business School, London.

Satjit is a Freeman of the City of London and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.