theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Movo Insurance 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 Movo Insurance 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 Movo Insurance Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr A Plummer v East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust: 2304805/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Plummer v East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust: 2304805/2021 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/636a2d4fe90e076190d2c4a9/Mr_A_Plummer_v_East_Kent_Hospitals_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust_2304805-2021.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Plummer v East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust: 2304805/2021 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690dfeda896fad804b050f9d/Mr_A_Plummer_v_East_Kent_Hospitals_University_Nhs_Foundation_Trust_2304805-2021_Judgment_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Plummer v East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust: 2304805/2021 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6687f271ab5fc5929851ba44/Mr_A_Plummer_v_East_Kent_Hospitals_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust_2304805-2021_Judgment_20.06.2024.pdf).
NHS Cancelled Elective Operations, Q4 2024/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

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

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

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.
O Khaddar v University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust: 2304014/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in O Khaddar v University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust: 2304014/2022 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/670533ab3b919067bb482e1e/Ourida_Khaddar_v_University_Hospitals_Sussex_NHS_Foundation_Trust_2304014-2022.pdf).

Read the full decision in O Khaddar v University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust: 2304014/2022 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674f113f26364a399a991ad1/Ourida_Khaddar_v_University_Hospitals_Sussex_NHS_Foundation_Trust_2304014-2022_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in O Khaddar v University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust: 2304014/2022 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6824b6d7aa3556876875ec6a/Khaddar_v_University_Hospitals_Sussex_NHS_Foundation_Trust_2304014-2022_Reconsideration_decision_with_reasons.pdf).
Mr Z Khan v Bristol Street Investments Ltd, T/a Bristol Street Motors:1303041/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Z Khan v Bristol Street Investments Ltd, T/a Bristol Street Motors:1303041/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677ff25622a085c5ff5c0545/Z_Khan_v_Bristol_Street_Investments_Limited_trading_as_Bristol_Street_Motors_-_1303041_2024_-_Strike_Out.pdf).
SPE15460 - Common storage: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).
Libya: Knowledge Base profile
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-10)

This document contains information about Libya to help HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

This document contains useful information about Libya which will assist HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

This document includes information about:
- names
- nationality
- legitimacy
- adoption
- surrogacy
- gender recognition
- civil partnerships and marriage
- documents from Libya
Government data maturity hub
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-17)

Data Maturity Assessment and Management for Government supports public sector organisations to measure, improve and maintain the health of their data ecosystems

All modern organisations depend on data. Making good use of the data we generate, collect, acquire and provide is vital to achieving strong outcomes and meaningful results. Our ambition is for all government and public sector organisations to be capable, effective and ready to use data to deliver better public services, provide more effective operations and meet policy goals.

The Government Data Maturity Hub is made up of:
- Data Maturity Assessment for Government: Framework (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/data-maturity-assessment-for-government-framework)
- Delivering a Data Maturity Assessment (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/delivering-a-data-maturity-assessment-objectives-and-resources)
This hub is for leaders and teams exploring data maturity and facilitating assessments

This hub is useful to anyone who wants to understand more about data maturity and its critical role in all our priorities. The delivery guide helps leaders and teams in government and the public sector conduct data maturity assessments.

Strategic context

The Government Functional Standard GovS 005: Digital (005) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-functional-standard-govs-005-digital/government-functional-standard-govs-005-digital-html) includes the direction that organisations in scope of the Standard should regularly assess their data maturity against a set framework.

The Digital Functional Standard applies to the planning, development, delivery and management of digital, data and technology in government. Its goals are to:
- enable policy outcomes
- improve the usability and efficiency of public services
- improve the operating effectiveness of public organisations
Get in touch

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

Related content
- A blueprint for modern digital government (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-blueprint-for-modern-digital-government/a-blueprint-for-modern-digital-government-html)
- Government Functional Standard GovS 005: Digital (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-functional-standard-govs-005-digital/government-functional-standard-govs-005-digital-html)
IHTM44040 - Pre-owned assets: exemptions: introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)


There are a number of circumstances in which the Pre-Owned Assets (POA) charge under FA04/Sch15 does not apply. This is where the transaction meets the conditions for one of the exemptions outlined below or the transactions are excluded from the charge (IHTM44030 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm44030)). Note there is an essential difference between these two sets of provisions; if a transaction qualifies as an excluded transaction it cannot fall within the POA charge in view of the terms of FA04/Sch15/Para 3(2)(b) and para 6(2)(b) - the exclusions do not apply to intangibles (IHTM44009 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm44009#)). On the other hand, once all the conditions are met for a POA charge to arise, the transaction may then qualify as an exempt transaction - and the exemptions apply to land, chattels and intangibles. So, you must therefore consider first whether or not the transaction is excluded from charge before considering whether any of the exemptions are in point.

The exemptions are where
- the property remains part of the person’s Inheritance Tax estate, (IHTM44041 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm44041))
- the property is subject to a reservation of benefit, (IHTM44044 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm44044))
- there is a foreign element, (IHTM44052 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm44052))
- the amount of the charge is de minimis, (IHTM44056 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm44056))
- there are changes in the distribution of a deceased’s estate (IHTM44057 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm44057)), or
- a person acts as guarantor (IHTM44058 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm44058))
Overseas entities (PG78)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-13)

Guidance for conveyancers on overseas entities (practice guide 78).

This guide deals with the registration requirements for overseas entities, in particular the requirements when they differ from those for UK companies. The guide also includes some information about overseas companies, overseas limited liability partnerships and foreign states.

We only provide factual information and impartial advice about our procedures. Read more about the advice we give (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-land-registry-service-standards/our-service-standards#advice).

Webinars

You can join our free webinars (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-webinars) for advice on a range of land registration topics and how to prepare quality applications.
Mr S Jafrate v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2404474/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Jafrate v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2404474/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65c6043714b83c000ca715df/Mr_S_Jafrate_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Limited_-_2404474_2023_-_Judgment_Preliminary.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Jafrate v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2404474/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6826fe11a60aeba5ab34e0a4/Mr_S_Jafrate_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Limited_-_2404474_2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Jafrate v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2404474/2023 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6865294fe6c3cc9242289423/Mr_S_Jafrate_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Limited_2404474_2023.pdf).
Capture Redress Scheme: required information and documentation
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

A breakdown of the information applicants and personal representatives must submit with their Capture Redress Scheme applications.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) requires different information depending on who is:
- applying to the Capture Redress Scheme
- completing and submitting the Capture Redress Scheme application
Read the breakdown to make sure you have everything required for your circumstances.
Mr A Merrick v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 1403724/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Merrick v Royal Mail Group Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6764279bff2c870561bde8bb/Mr_Andre_Merrick_-vs-_Royal_Mail_Group_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Merrick v Royal Mail Group Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b857af98ea2db44faddcbf/Mr_Andre_Merrick_-vs-_Royal_Mail_Group_LTD_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Heat network zoning maps
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

Maps showing existing and potential heat network zones in England.

These indicative maps show where heat networks are expected to provide the lowest cost, low carbon heat to buildings in English towns and cities.

Each map shows the extent of a potential heat network zone, plus additional relevant information where available, such as where there are pre-existing heat networks. The energy centre locations included on each map represent large scale assets which are already built. We have not included heat networks currently in development.

These maps are an output of the heat network zoning pilot, where the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) worked with 28 local authority partners as well as technical and modelling consultants. See further details on heat network zoning (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/heat-network-zoning).
CX v Secretary of State for Justice [2025] EAT 114
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-08)

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Auerbach on 8 August 2025.

Read the full Judgment in CX v Secretary of State for Justice [2025] EAT 114 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6895c353a6eb81a3f9b2e299/CX_v_Secretary_of_State_for_Justice__2025__EAT_114.pdf).
Product Recall: Stanley 1913 Trigger Action and Switchback Travel Mugs (2501-0097)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-17)

Product Recall for Stanley 1913 Trigger Action and Switchback Travel Mugs presenting a risk of burns.

Summary

Product: Stanley 1913 Trigger Action and Switchback Travel Mugs

Hazard: The product poses a risk of burns as the lid threads can shrink when exposed to heat and torque, causing the lid to detach during use.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

List of Affected Products

Hazard

Stanley 1913 have issued a voluntary recall of the Switchback and Trigger action travel mugs because the lid threads can shrink when exposed to heat and torque, causing the lid to detach during use, posing a burn hazard.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

Stanley 1913 has asked all their customers currently in possession of the Switchback or Trigger Action travel mugs to immediately stop use of these products and submit a request through this website for a free replacement lid: https://stanley1913tmrecallint.expertinquiry.com/ or by calling xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Additional information

PSD notification: 2501-0097

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
2025 to 2026: Part-time applications are open
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

Students can now apply for Part-time undergraduate student finance for 2025 to 2026.

Students can now apply for Part-time undergraduate student finance for 2025 to 2026.

It’s quick and easy to apply online, you should encourage students to apply at:

SFE: https://www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance

SFW: https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/

We’re encouraging students to apply online as soon as possible to ensure that they have their funding in place for the start of their course.

Key Changes

The UK government announced back in November that tuition fees across the country will increase from August 2025, as such the amount of Tuition Fee Loan students can apply for has increased.

Students can find out what they can get by visiting here:

SFE: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/parttime-students

SFW: https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/undergraduate-finance/part-time/
Poultry catching and handling: proposed changes to permitted methods
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Seeking views on proposed changes to how you’re allowed to catch (lift and carry) laying hens and meat chickens when loading and unloading for transport.

We want to know what you think about proposed changes to how you can legally catch chickens for transport as part of commercial activities.

We’re proposing to make the law clearer so that you can catch chickens by two legs, in line with established welfare guidance.

We also want to gather more information on:
- how long it takes to catch chickens using different methods in different housing systems
- how turkeys are currently caught and lifted
- how to gather data to understand the links between catching methods, the number of people in a catching team, and animal welfare
You can read the Welsh version of this information (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/dal-a-thrin-dofednod-newidiadau-arfaethedig-i-ddulliau-a-ganiateir.cy).
L Kearey and others v HCA International Ltd: 2221330/2024 and others
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in L Kearey and others v HCA International Ltd: 2221330/2024 and others - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69247638053e434aa9026278/1._Lisa_Kearey_2._Gail_De_Souza_3._Sukhvinder_Mallan_v_HCA_International_Ltd_-_2221330-2024__2221331-2024__2221332-2024.pdf).
Mrs C Howlett v Primrose Home Help Ltd: 1401053/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs C Howlett v Primrose Home Help Ltd: 1401053/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692d67772a37784b16ecf785/Mrs_Caroline_Howlett_-vs-_Primrose_Home_Help_Limited_-_1401053.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Gillingham Town Council
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 Gillingham Town Council 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 Gillingham Town Council 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.
Clive Smith
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Clive is a former practising barrister. He has severe haemophilia A and spent nine years as a trustee of the Haemophilia Society and six years as Chair. Those 6 years coincided with the Infected Blood Inquiry and Clive spent many months at the Inquiry in his role as Chair and as a core participant. Clive is currently the honorary President of the Haemophilia Society.   Over the years, Clive has engaged governments, spoken at All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) meetings and been interviewed by the national and international press about the Inquiry. As a former member of the board of directors of the World Federation of Hemophilia. Clive has links with other societies around the world who have been through the inquiry process, particularly Ireland and Canada.

- Clive is a former practising barrister. He has severe haemophilia A and spent nine years as a trustee of the Haemophilia Society and six years as Chair. Those 6 years coincided with the Infected Blood Inquiry and Clive spent many months at the Inquiry in his role as Chair and as a core participant. Clive is currently the honorary President of the Haemophilia Society.
- Over the years, Clive has engaged governments, spoken at All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) meetings and been interviewed by the national and international press about the Inquiry. As a former member of the board of directors of the World Federation of Hemophilia.
- Clive has links with other societies around the world who have been through the inquiry process, particularly Ireland and Canada.
Integrated Display Systems 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 Integrated Display Systems 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 Integrated Display Systems Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
J Palling v Kent County Council: 2304209/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J Palling v Kent County Council: 2304209/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b84de9cc8356c3c882aa1e/J_Palling_V_Kent_County_Council_2304209-2020_so_jud_pub.pdf).
Hartlepool Carers
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 Hartlepool Carers 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 Hartlepool Carers recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Insolvency Rules Committee: Reappointment of 2 solicitor members
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointments of Robert Paterson and Alexander Wood as solicitor members of the Insolvency Rules Committee.

The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointments, for a second term of Robert Paterson and Alexander Wood as Solicitor Members of the Insolvency Rules Committee for four years. Robert Paterson second term will commence on 26 June 2026. Alexander Wood’s second term will commence on 30 September 2026.

Biographies

Robert Paterson is a partner at Wedlake Bell LLP and specialises in all aspects of restructuring and insolvency law. He acts for officeholders, lenders, directors and creditors. He has recently advised on several cross-border insolvencies. Robert spent six months on secondment to the Policy Unit of the Insolvency Service. He is also a licensed insolvency practitioner.

He has not declared any political activity.

Alexander Wood is a partner at McDermott Will & Emery. He has over 25 years’ experience working on some of the most complex insolvency and restructuring matters including Westinghouse, MF Global, the Lehman Bros cases and the sovereign debt restructures of Ukraine and Argentina. He is also an Honorary Professor of Practice at UCL where he teaches corporate restructuring and insolvency at post-graduate level.

He has not declared any political activity.

The reappointment of Solicitor members of the Insolvency Rules Committee are made, by the Lord Chancellor after consulting the Lady Chief Justice, under Section 413 of the Insolvency Act 1986.

The appointment of non-judicial members of the Insolvency Rules Committee are regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments and recruitment and reappointment processes comply with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.
SPE15030 - Duty management and closing stock balance systems: updating the duty management system
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 duty management system can be updated:
- on a transaction by transaction basis
- by adjustment using the closing balance system (after receipts have been added and deliveries subtracted from the previous day’s balance), or
- by applying separate files (suggested order of application - receipts, removals, adjustments).
It is only when this update has been completed that it can be confirmed whether the removal was from duty suspended stock or duty paid stock depending on what is being held for that particular product.

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.
UK National Screening Committee seminars
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)

Details of seminars hosted by the UK National Screening Committee.

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) organises web-based seminars to enable stakeholders to learn together from leading experts and to discuss important screening topics.

Contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you have any queries about this information.
FirstPoint USA
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 FirstPoint USA 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 FirstPoint USA 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
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.
54 Hastingwood Court, Youngs Road, Ilford, Essex IG2 7LF: LON/00BC/MNR/2025/0669
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mr D Jagger MRICS and Mr L Packer on 27 May 2025

Read the full decision in 54 Hastingwood Court, Youngs Road, Ilford, Essex IG2 7LF: LON/00BC/MNR/2025/0669 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6839ba93e0f10eed80aafb6a/54_Hastingwood_Court_Decision.pdf). Read the extended reasons in 54 Hastingwood Court, Youngs Road, Ilford, Essex IG2 7LF: LON/00BC/MNR/2025/0669 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6839bab9c99c4f37ab4e870a/extended_reasons_rev_1_54_Hastingwood_Court.pdf).
Ms W A S Ferreira v Doorstep DCX Ltd: 6006704/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms W A S Ferreira v Doorstep DCX Ltd: 6006704/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6788c2e01124a2c3ceb646eb/Windjaba_Antonio_Santos_Ferreira_v_Doorstep_DCX_Ltd__6006704.2024__Judgment.pdf).
Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: guidance for charities and civil society
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Provides information for the charity and civil society sectors on how to comply with the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.

The Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) protects the safety and interests of the UK by improving the understanding of activity taking place in the UK at the instruction of a foreign state or certain foreign state‑controlled organisations. It is contained within part 4 of the National Security Act 2023.

This document provides additional sector-specific information on the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme for charities and other not-for-profit organisations, such as non-governmental organisations. This includes guidance on how funding scenarios could be in scope of registration requirements and the exception to publication for where an individual’s safety could be put at risk.

This guidance explains the main requirements of the FIRS scheme. However, if you are affected by FIRS, it is your responsibility to comply with the scheme based on your own specific circumstances.

Give feedback on the FIRS guidance (https://www.homeofficesurveys.homeoffice.gov.uk/s/give-feedback-firs-guidance/).
Systemic practice pilot trial
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

A research protocol document for testing systemic family therapy approaches to improve outcomes for families through trained keyworkers.

The Supporting Families programme commissioned a trial of systemic practice in early help services in children’s social care. Systemic practice is based on systemic family therapy. This is a long-established approach for psychologists and psychotherapists who work with families.

This research protocol document explains the trial design, outcome measures, and implementation approach, including:
- training
- reflective practice
- systemic tools
The protocols are intended for researchers, policy makers, and practitioners involved in children’s social care family support and early help services. They help to provide a clear framework for assessing feasibility and indicative impact before a potential full-scale trial.
The Trade Specialised Committee on Customs Cooperation and Rules of Origin
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

The Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) between the UK and EU established Specialised Committees to monitor the implementation of the TCA.

The Trade Specialised Committee on Customs Cooperation and Rules of Origin is a joint forum for the UK and EU to address matters covered by Chapter 2 (Rules of Origin) and Chapter 5 (Customs and Trade Facilitation) of the Trade in Goods Title (Title I of the Heading One of Part Two), the Protocol on mutual administrative assistance in customs matters and the provisions on customs enforcement of intellectual property rights, fees and charges, customs valuation and repaired goods. Its role is mandated by Article 8 of the TCA, and shall meet at least once a year.
Duties calculation on non-commercial repairs under outward processing
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Information on duties calculation on non-commercial repairs under outward processing.

Calculation of duties on non-commercial repairs

Non-commercial goods which have been repaired outside the UK are treated for duty purposes in the same way as any other outward processing goods. If the repair is made free of charge under warranty, no duty is due on the repair costs. The importer must produce the warranty document at re-importation.
Miss A Madden v Home Office: 6000345/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Madden v Home Office: 6000345/2025 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6870eb1a81dd8f70f5de3e82/Miss_A_Madden_v_Home_Office_-_6000345_2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: spending over £25,000, November 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).
Blitzer Group 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 Blitzer Group 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 Blitzer Group 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
We also pledge the following:

War Memorials: support the upkeep of war memorials/cenotaphs and war graves where possible.

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.
Hereford City Council
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 Hereford City Council 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 Hereford City Council 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.