theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Industrial Strategy quarterly update: July to September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-31)

An update on delivery of commitments in the Industrial Strategy.

The government is proceeding at pace to deliver the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, focused on increasing investment and growth in the economy.

Through quarterly updates we will report on key economic indicators for our high-growth sectors, as well as delivery milestones and major investment commitments.
Grounds for refusal – rough sleeping: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Immigration staff guidance on considering refusing or cancelling permission on the grounds of rough sleeping.

UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on when an application for permission to stay may be refused, or any permission held may be cancelled on the grounds of rough sleeping in the UK.

The guidance does not apply to applicants who have been granted:
- pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), or applicants eligible for the EUSS
- indefinite leave
- leave under a protection route (for example as a refugee or on the grounds of human rights or for humanitarian protection)
We are aware this publication may have accessibility issues. We are reviewing it so that we can fix these.

Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy).
CTC Express
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 CTC Express 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 CTC Express 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:

CTC Express Ltd will make it easy for Service Leavers to contact us via our website www.ctc.express.co.uk or by texting CTC to 82055

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.
T Boyd v Singlewell Primary School and Kent County Council: 2306415/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in T Boyd v Singlewell Primary School and Kent County Council: 2306415/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68fb637cbaf1f8c92fb5f9b4/T_Boyd_-v-_Singlewell_Primary_School__Kent_County_Council_2306415-2020_Strike-Out_Judgment_18.10.25.pdf).
Lovran Security, Intelligence and risk 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 Lovran Security, Intelligence and risk 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 Lovran Security, Intelligence and risk 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 Reservists
- 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.
Ms M Ellis v Cordia Services LLP and Glasgow City Council: 4106146/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Ellis v Cordia Services LLP and Glasgow City Council: 4106146/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f7ce1a49d2ffceecef3034/Ms_M_Ellis_v_Cordia_Services_LLP___Glasgow_City_Council_-_4106146.2018_-_Judgment.pdf).
Admission appeals in England: reporting year 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

The number, rate and result of appeals submitted in relation to starting at a new school at the start of the 2024 to 2025 academic year.

Appeals data is detailed by school level, whether primary or secondary level, and as a total. Primary data can be subdivided into infant classes and other primary classes. Data is further provided by the type of the school and at local authority level.
Vaccine update: issue 362, August 2025, flu special
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners.

This issue includes:
- details of the 2025 to 2026 flu programme
- timings of the vaccination
- information pharmacy vaccination for 2 to 3 year olds
- vaccines and supply
- publications and promotional material
A PDF (https://find-public-health-resources.service.gov.uk/Vaccine%20update%20issue%20362%2C%20August%202025%3A%20flu%20special/1265468HEN001) version is available to download
Working for British High Commission Accra
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

See details on work opportunities and general information below.

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British High Commission in Accra or one of the other UK delegations, DBT offices, other government departments or consulates in Ghana, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate).

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

The British High Commission will never ask you to pay any fees or money for any part of the recruitment process.

General information

The work of the British High Commission Accra ranges from helping distressed British nationals, political and economic analysis, to issuing visas, tackling climate change, promoting UK-Ghana trade and much more. This means that the jobs we have on offer cover all of these areas.
DSIT: spend control data for April to June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Centrally approved new spending on property, advertising, consultancy, technology and recruitment.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) publishes details of approved expenditure in areas limited by spending controls on a quarterly basis.

Recruitment data is not included in this release due to a review of spend control transparency conducted by the Cabinet Office.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:
- DSIT: spend control data (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/b247a03c-7f2f-4167-a6bb-06febfed09f2/dsit-spend-control-data).
Miss C Daniels v Gravitilab Aerospace Ltd: 3305632/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss C Daniels v Gravitilab Aerospace Ltd: 3305632/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677e4478d119b34537665564/Miss_C_Daniels_v_Gravitilab_Aerospace_Ltd_-_3305632-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr S Kalar v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: 2201372/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Kalar v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: 2201372/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cefbca3e433bdcdfe5c801/Mr_S_Kalar_v_The_Commissioner_of_Police_of_the_Metropolis_-_2201372-2022.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Kalar v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: 2201372/2022 - Amended Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6887715e2f4f3f3c34bbec79/Mr_S_Kalar_v_The_Commissioner_of_Police_of_the_Metropolis_-_2201372_2022_-_Judgment_Corrected.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Kalar v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: 2201372/2022 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688380a7be2291b14d11af1d/Mr_S_S_Kalar_v_The_Commissioner_of_Police_of_the_Metropolis_-_Costs_Judgmentpdf.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Kalar v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: 2201372/2022 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691c9eaa5a253e2c40d70709/Mr_S_Kalar_v_The_Commissioner_of_Police_of_the_Metropolis_-_2201372-2022....pdf).
Mr A Handa v The Station Hotel (Newcastle) Ltd and Others: 2500982/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Handa v The Station Hotel (Newcastle) Ltd and Others: 2500982/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674f157e7cbc7f3d295da970/Mr_A_Handa_v_The_Station_Hotel__Newcastle__Ltd_and_Others_2500982-24_Reserved.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Handa v The Station Hotel (Newcastle) Ltd: 2500982/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900a6e987219d3b21b9aa55/Mr_A_Handa_v_The_Station_Hotel__Newcastle__Ltd_Case_2500982-2024_JUDGMENT.pdf).
RLH Consultancy 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 RLH Consultancy 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 RLH Consultancy 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.
What happens if an inward processing authorisation holder does not comply with their conditions of approval
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Information on what happens if an inward processing authorisation holder does not comply with their conditions for approval.

They should only apply to use inward processing if they are sure they can meet all the obligations attached to the authorisation. If the requirements and the processes outlined in the authorisation are not strictly adhered to a customs debt is incurred and the suspended customs duties and import VAT will become due. The responsibility for this debt lies with the IP authorisation holder. This also applies to people using IP with an authorisation by customs declaration.

The conditions of approval are set out in the notification and failing to meet them may render the authorisation holder liable to being charged the suspended duty and VAT.

In more serious cases, this can also lead to:
- being charged a penalty
- suspension and/or revocation of the authorisation
The approval holder should always contact their Supervising Customs Office if they become aware they have breached their conditions.

Examples of when a customs debt is incurred are as follows:

a. the non-fulfilment of an obligation arising in respect of goods liable to import duties from the use of a customs procedure under which they are placed

This would include not fulfilling one of the requirements set out in the person IP authorisation for example - late or non-submission of a bill of discharge or exceeding the period of discharge set in the authorisation

b. non-compliance with a condition governing the placing of the goods under that procedure. This would include not having an IP authorisation in place when the goods were declared to an IP Procedure Code (PC). This could be either because a previous authorisation had not been renewed on time or an IP authorisation did not exist for the person named on the declaration. UK leg s.4(3) and (6) of the TCTA (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/22/section/4) sets out when liability to import duty is incurred

c. through the unlawful removal from customs supervision of goods liable to import duties

d. when goods are released to free circulation
The Central, 163-165 Iverson Road, London, NW6 2RB: LON/00AG/BSA/2024/0008
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Sheftel, Judge N Carr and Mr A Thomas RBI, FRICS, MIFireE
on 10 January 2025.

Read the full decision in The Central, 163-165 Iverson Road, London, NW6 2RB: LON/00AG/BSA/2024/0008 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6792258ce982ca138427fbfc/The_Central_Decision.pdf).
Michael Tatham CMG
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Michael Tatham is the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus since November 2024. Previously, Michael served as Chief Executive Officer for the UK-African Investment Summit 2024. Before that, Michael was the UK’s Deputy Ambassador to the USA, from January 2018 to July 2022. He has completed a number of diplomatic postings and has specialised in supporting post-communist transition processes and conflict resolution in Central and Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans. He has previously served as Director Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Political Coordinator and Head of Political Section at the UK Mission to the United Nations, British Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Head of Western Balkans Group and Balkans Coordinator, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Prague, and Private Secretary (Foreign Affairs) to the Prime Minister. In his spare time, Michael enjoys travel, skiing, theatre and cooking. From his time living in New York, he is a keen fan of the New York Mets. He is passionate about craft beer and the music of Bob Dylan. Social media links Follow Michael Tatham on X .

Michael Tatham is the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus since November 2024.

Previously, Michael served as Chief Executive Officer for the UK-African Investment Summit 2024.

Before that, Michael was the UK’s Deputy Ambassador to the USA, from January 2018 to July 2022. He has completed a number of diplomatic postings and has specialised in supporting post-communist transition processes and conflict resolution in Central and Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans.

He has previously served as Director Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Political Coordinator and Head of Political Section at the UK Mission to the United Nations, British Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Head of Western Balkans Group and Balkans Coordinator, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Prague, and Private Secretary (Foreign Affairs) to the Prime Minister.

In his spare time, Michael enjoys travel, skiing, theatre and cooking. From his time living in New York, he is a keen fan of the New York Mets. He is passionate about craft beer and the music of Bob Dylan.

Social media links

Follow Michael Tatham on X (https://twitter.com/MichaelHTatham).
Vanessa Havard-Williams OBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Vanessa Havard-Williams OBE is the senior independent director for UK Export Finance, and chair of the UK Export Guarantee Advisory Council (EGAC). Vanessa has had a long career as a senior lawyer. She led Linklaters’ global environmental and climate change practice, founded the firm’s ESG practice and was co-head of the Risk & Resilience and Crisis Management teams. She retired from the Partnership in 2023 and continues to consult to Linklaters on these issues on a limited basis. Vanessa has an in-depth understanding of environmental, social and governance issues; and experience in project finance with export credit agencies. She has worked internationally on issues critical to UKEF such as environment, climate and human rights. Vanessa led the UK Government’s Transition Finance Market Review in 2024. She is a member of the UK Transition Finance Council steering group and chairs its working group on credibility and integrity. Vanessa was recognised in the 2025 King’s New Year Honours List. She was awarded an OBE for services to Legal and Financial Services, to Public Finance and to Tackling Climate Change. Member, Export Guarantees Advisory Council Export Guarantees Advisory Council (EGAC) provides advice to UK Export Finance and its ministers on the policies UK Export Finance applies when doing business including: environmental impacts and human rights sustainable lending bribery and corruption disclosure, including freedom of information requests”

Vanessa Havard-Williams OBE is the senior independent director for UK Export Finance, and chair of the UK Export Guarantee Advisory Council (EGAC).

Vanessa has had a long career as a senior lawyer. She led Linklaters’ global environmental and climate change practice, founded the firm’s ESG practice and was co-head of the Risk & Resilience and Crisis Management teams. She retired from the Partnership in 2023 and continues to consult to Linklaters on these issues on a limited basis.

Vanessa has an in-depth understanding of environmental, social and governance issues; and experience in project finance with export credit agencies. She has worked internationally on issues critical to UKEF such as environment, climate and human rights.

Vanessa led the UK Government’s Transition Finance Market Review in 2024. She is a member of the UK Transition Finance Council steering group and chairs its working group on credibility and integrity.

Vanessa was recognised in the 2025 King’s New Year Honours List. She was awarded an OBE for services to Legal and Financial Services, to Public Finance and to Tackling Climate Change.

Member, Export Guarantees Advisory Council

Export Guarantees Advisory Council (EGAC) provides advice to UK Export Finance and its ministers on the policies UK Export Finance applies when doing business including:
- environmental impacts and human rights
- sustainable lending
- bribery and corruption
- disclosure, including freedom of information requests”
Survey of adult carers in England 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Guidance and materials for the survey of adult carers in England (SACE) 2025 to 2026 survey year.

The survey of adult carers in England (SACE) collects feedback from unpaid carers aged 18 and over who support an adult receiving social care. It aims to understand how well local services help carers in their caring role and daily lives, as well as their views on the services provided to the person they care for.

All councils with adult social services responsibilities (CASSRs) must run the survey every 2 years if they have at least 150 eligible carers. The findings help inform policy, improve services and monitor support for carers.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is now responsible for SACE. Some survey materials, including translated versions, may still refer to NHS England. This does not affect any of the survey or submission process.

If you have any queries about the survey or any of the materials, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Bytes Software Services
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 Bytes Software Services 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 Bytes Software Services recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
A Curley v Whitbread Group plc: 2302820/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Curley v Whitbread Group plc: 2302820/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6914aab4493305b49ce6e6d1/Mrs_A_Curley_v_Whitbread_Group_Plc_2302820-2024_Judgment.pdf).
M.P.I. Aviation 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 M.P.I. Aviation 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 M.P.I. Aviation 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
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.
DVLA: FOI and EIR disclosure log 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

List of full and partial responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) and environmental information regulations (EIR) requests made to DVLA in 2024.

List of full and partial responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) and environmental information regulations (EIR) requests in 2024.

If you would like a copy of a response to any of the listed requests, contact us:

Freedom of InformationDriver and Vehicle Licensing AgencyLongview RoadSwanseaSA6 7JLUnited Kingdom

You can also contact us using this form. (https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/freedom-of-information-request/)
Income Tax personal allowances and reliefs
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) statistics relating to Income Tax personal allowances and reliefs.

These statistics are for tax year 1990 to 1991 to tax year 2025 to 2026.

For previous publications please see the National Archives website (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20060213234603/http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/stats/income_tax/menu.htm).
Vietnam: tax treaties
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

Tax treaties and related documents between the UK and Vietnam.

The double taxation agreement entered into force on 15 December 1994

It is effective in Vietnam from 1 January 1995, for withholding taxes paid after 1 January 1994.

It is effective in the UK from:
- 1 April 1995 for Corporation Tax
- 6 April 1995 for Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax
Synthesised text of the Multilateral Instrument and the 1994 UK-Vietnam Double Taxation Agreement — in force

The 1994 UK-Vietnam Double Taxation Agreement has been modified by the Multilateral Instrument (MLI) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/multilateral-convention-to-implement-tax-treaty-related-measures-to-prevent-base-erosion-and-profit-shifting).

The modifications made by the MLI are effective in respect of the 1994 UK-Vietnam Double Taxation Agreement.

It is effective in the UK and Vietnam from 1 January 2024 for taxes withheld at source.

It is effective in the UK from:
- 1 April 2024 for Corporation Tax
- 6 April 2024 for Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax
It is effective in Vietnam from 1 January 2025 for other taxes.
Wish List Bikers Charity
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 Wish List Bikers Charity 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 Wish List Bikers Charity 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.
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
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.
GAD maintains industry quality standard
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

GAD has maintained its accreditation under the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ Quality Assurance Scheme, demonstrating its commitment to excellence.

The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) has successfully maintained its accreditation under the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ (IFoA) Quality Assurance Scheme (QAS) for the year ahead. The IFoA is the UK’s chartered professional body for actuaries, dedicated to upholding standards and supporting actuarial practice, both in the UK and internationally.

The QAS is recognised across the industry as a benchmark for robust policies, procedures and quality controls – demonstrating an organisation’s commitment to high-quality actuarial work and a supportive working environment.

Supporting professional standards

The QAS framework is built around 3 core themes: professionalism, development and training, and organisational culture.

As part of our ongoing commitment to the scheme, GAD submits an annual return to the IFoA. The return provides evidence of how we continue to improve, monitor, review and update our policies and procedures relating to the 3 themes.

This year’s submission highlighted recent progress under GAD’s 2030 Strategy, including refreshed leadership structures and a new central ‘Excellence’ function.

Commitment to continuous improvement

The IFoA praised GAD’s submission, noting it “clearly demonstrated how GAD continues to meet the QAS outcomes” and that “effective quality assurance is evident.” The IFoA also commended GAD’s high standard across all three themes, with particular recognition of how our 2030 Strategy reinforces our focus on continuous improvement.

Paul Nixon, GAD’s Excellence Lead, said: “This accreditation is valued industry recognition of GAD’s commitment to a high-quality working environment and professional standards. We are pleased that the IFoA continues to recognise GAD’s efforts and ongoing good practice.”

GAD’s QAS accreditation underlines our ongoing commitment to quality, professionalism and improvement – benefiting both our clients and the wider public sector.
Flat 202 Windsor House, Cumberland Market, Camden, London NW1 4DE: LON/00AG/MNR/2025/0684
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Mr D Jagger MRICS on Date 28 May 2025

Read the full decision in Flat 202 Windsor House, Cumberland Market, Camden, London NW1 4DE: LON/OOAG/MNR/2025/0684 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683725bef5df370a4eaa2cbe/Flat_202_Windsor_House_Decision__002_.pdf) Read the summary reasons in Flat 202 Windsor House, Cumberland Market, Camden, London NW1 4DE: LON/OOAG/MNR/2025/0684 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683725eedc6ebc5eca0cbb15/Summary_Reasons_MR_Flat_202_Windsor_House.pdf)
Odyssey Education Services
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 Odyssey Education Services 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 Odyssey Education Services recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:

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