theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
POC Management 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 POC Management 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 POC Management Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
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 P Peddie v Clackmannanshire Council: 108310/2005
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Peddie v Clackmannanshire Council: 108310/2005 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67da871ca87d546feeda01dc/Mr_P_Peddie_v_Clackmannanshire_Council_-_108310.2005_-_Judgment.pdf).
IHTM24308 - Environmental Management Agreements: Investigation
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


As it states in IHTA84/S124C(6) (IHTM24301 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm24301)) the land must be subject to a qualifying Environmental Management (EM) agreement, or had been, for Agricultural Relief (AR) to apply to its qualifying value under IHTA84/S124C(4) (IHTM24305 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm24305)).

Some agreements still allow for farming or agricultural activities to continue, albeit in an environmentally sensitive way. If the land subject to the agreement continues to be used for agricultural purposes and those purposes represent the predominant use of the land, you will not need to consider whether the provisions of S124C apply. The land will still be agricultural land occupied for agricultural purposes in accordance with IHTA84/S115(2) and S117 and should be valued in the usual way under IHTA84/S115(3).

However, where the agreement prohibits the land from being used for agriculture, or any remaining agricultural use is modest, irregular and incidental to the main environmental use of the land you should ask for a copy of the EM agreement to confirm it meets the requirements of IHTA84/S124C(6). You should also ask for a copy if it is claimed the scheme has ended but the land continues to be managed in accordance with the terms of the previous agreement. As stated at IHTM24307 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm24307) you should also ask for full details of how the terms of the previous agreement continue to be adhered to.

You should also ask the taxpayers to confirm that there have been no breaches of the agreement which may lead to the agreement being terminated by the appropriate authority. Minor breaches which are remedied and do not cause the agreement to be terminated would not result in AR being lost but the provisions in S124C will no longer be met if there has been a serious breach resulting in the agreement being ended prematurely.
Flat 6 Holland Park Mansions, Holland Park Gardens, W14 8DY : LON/00AW/F77/2025/0123
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Mr A Harris LLM FRICS FCIArb on Date 10th June 2025

Read the full decision in Flat 6 Holland Park Mansions, Holland Park Gardens, W14 8DY : LON/00AW/F77/2025/0123 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684aab201c8d5c94e201ab6b/250610_-_Decision_-_Flat_6_Holland_Park_Mansions__Holland_Park_Gardens__London__W14_8D.pdf). Read the summary reasons in Flat 6 Holland Park Mansions, Holland Park Gardens, W14 8DY : LON/00AW/F77/2025/0123 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684aab44f7c9feb9b04137d5/250610_-_Summary_Reasons_Flat_6_Holland_Park_Mansions__Holland_Park_Gardens__London__..pdf).
Charity Commission governance framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

How governance works within the Charity Commission: detailed information.

The commission’s governance framework sets out the roles, responsibilities and procedures for the effective and efficient conduct of its business. It covers:
- the structure of the commission
- its regulatory approach, mission and values
- how transparency is maintained
- how the board works and its relationship to the directors’ group
The framework is approved by the board and is reviewed regularly.
Design hearing decision: O/1019/22
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 21 November 2022.

Design decision O/1019/22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/637ca2dce90e076b789063f2/o101922.pdf)

Every effort is made to ensure design hearing decisions have been accurately recorded, but some errors may have been introduced during conversion for the web.

Copies of any documents annexed to a decision are available from:

Tribunal SectionIntellectual Property OfficeConcept HouseCardiff RoadNewportSouth WalesNP10 8QQ
DT5 1DB, Powerfuel Portland Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/AP3304SZ/V002
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

View the application submitted by Powerfuel Portland Limited for Portland Energy Recovery Facility, Portland.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:

waste and mining waste operations

installations

water discharge and groundwater activities

medium combustion plant and specified generators

The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:

what the application is about

when you need to comment by

The Environment Agency will decide:

whether to grant or refuse the application

what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
Variation in the Universal Credit sanction rate between jobcentres from January 2017 to August 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

This ad hoc release assesses variation in the Universal Credit sanction rate across jobcentres in Great Britain.

The Universal Credit (UC) sanction rate in Great Britain (GB) in August 2024 was 5.61%. This aggregate number does not provide information on potential local differences in sanctions rates.

This report documents the geographic variation in sanction rates and updates the previous publication Variation in the Universal Credit sanction rate between jobcentres from August 2017 to August 2019 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/variation-in-the-universal-credit-sanction-rate-between-jobcentres-from-august-2017-to-august-2019) which was published in October 2020.
HML Recycling 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 HML Recycling 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 HML Recycling 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.
Spelthorne Borough Council: Explanatory Memorandum (8 May 2025)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Explanatory Memorandum to the Directions made under section (5) and (6) of the Local Government Act 1999 in respect of Spelthorne Borough Council on 8 May 2025.

The Explanatory Memorandum to the Directions made under sections 15(5) and (6) of the Local Government Act 1999 in respect of Spelthorne Borough Council. It summarises the circumstances in which the Secretary of State has made the Directions, the reasons for this exercise of powers and the implications of the Directions for the Authority.

This Memorandum was issued on 8 May 2025 to reflect the Directions to the Council following the announcement of the statutory intervention.
Vinay Talwar
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Mr Talwar has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti and UK Representative to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).  He joined the UK diplomatic service in 2003 and has had postings to New York, Geneva, Brussels, Guatemala, Peru, Sudan, South Sudan, Mauritania, India, Myanmar, New Zealand, France and Ireland.  In London, he spent two years on secondment to the UK Parliament at the House of Commons. Curriculum vitae Year Role 2022 to 2023 Dublin, Head of Economic Team 2021 to 2022 Strasbourg, École Nationale d’Administration, FCDO and French Government Scholarship: MA in International Relations & Public Administration 2020 to 2021 Paris, Head of Communications 2020 Lima, Crisis Manager and Acting Deputy Head of Mission 2019 to 2020 Khartoum, Political Counsellor 2018 to 2019 Auckland, South Pacific Islands Project Lead 2018 UK Mission to the WTO, UN and Other International Organisations (UKMIS Geneva), First Secretary, Migration 2015 to 2018 Nouakchott, Head, UK Embassy Office 2013 to 2015 House of Commons, Second Clerk, Select Committee for Energy and Climate Change 2013 Yangon, Acting Head, Political Team 2011 to 2013 FCO, Head, NSC Emerging Powers Team, Policy Unit 2010 to 2011 Delhi, Political Officer, Climate Change and Energy Unit 2009 to 2010 Juba, Head of British Embassy Office 2009 Brussels, United Kingdom Permanent Representation to the European Union, Press Officer 2008 UK Permanent Representation to the United Nations New York, UNGA Team Leader, Second Secretary 5th Committee 2006 to 2008 Guatemala City, Second Secretary Political (covering Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador) 2006 Full Time Language Training (Spanish) 2005 to 2006 UK Trade and Industry, Attaché, Overseas Attachment Scheme (OATS), New York 2004 to 2005 FCO, Head, Forced Marriage Unit, Consular Directorate 2003 to 2004 Joined FCO, Desk Officer, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Guinea-Bissau and The Gambia Social media links Vinay Talwar on X

Mr Talwar has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti and UK Representative to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). He joined the UK diplomatic service in 2003 and has had postings to New York, Geneva, Brussels, Guatemala, Peru, Sudan, South Sudan, Mauritania, India, Myanmar, New Zealand, France and Ireland. In London, he spent two years on secondment to the UK Parliament at the House of Commons.

Curriculum vitae

Social media links
- Vinay Talwar on X (https://twitter.com/BritAmbVinay)
J Herbert v Haven Properties Developement Ltd: 6000015/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J Herbert v Haven Properties Developement Ltd: 6000015/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ea519896745eff958ca06d/John_Herbert_v_Haven_Properties_Developement_Ltd_-_6000015-2025.pdf).
Dr Mike Walker
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

Mike Walker was appointed Chief Economic Adviser at the Competition and Markets Authority ( CMA ) on 11 September 2013. As a member of the Senior Executive Team and a central adviser to the Board, Mike plays an important role in the work of the organisation. He is also an academic at the College of Europe in Bruges and the University of Durham, and co-author of The Economics of EU Competition Law. Previous career highlights include: Director of Competition Policy at London Economics Senior regulatory economist with British Telecom (BT) Senior Associate at Lexecon Ltd, London and Brussels Vice-President, European Competition Policy at Charles River Associates (CRA) International Disclosure of interests

Mike Walker was appointed Chief Economic Adviser at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on 11 September 2013. As a member of the Senior Executive Team and a central adviser to the Board, Mike plays an important role in the work of the organisation.

He is also an academic at the College of Europe in Bruges and the University of Durham, and co-author of The Economics of EU Competition Law.

Previous career highlights include:
- Director of Competition Policy at London Economics
- Senior regulatory economist with British Telecom (BT)
- Senior Associate at Lexecon Ltd, London and Brussels
- Vice-President, European Competition Policy at Charles River Associates (CRA) International
Disclosure of interests (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cma-register-of-interests/cma-board-register-of-interests#dr-mike-walkerhttpswwwgovukgovernmentpeoplemike-walker)
Diphtheria: cases among asylum seekers in England, 2022 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

An increase in cases of toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae has been identified among asylum seekers arriving into England in 2022 and 2023.

Diphtheria is a rare disease in the UK due to the highly successful routine vaccination programme, with 2 to 11 annual cases reported in England over the past decade.

There has been an increase in cases of toxigenic C. diphtheriae reported among asylum seekers in England during 2022, with similar increase in cases reported in Europe since June 2022.

Please note that this page will be updated every quarter. The next scheduled update will be on 23 October 2025.
Mr K Chopra v Kingsman Haulage Ltd: 3313332/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Chopra v Kingsman Haulage Ltd: 3313332/2022 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679cea021d14e76535afb67e/Mr_K_Chopra_v_Kingsman_Haulage_Ltd_3313332-2022_judgment.pdf).
HCA Healthcare UK
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 HCA Healthcare UK 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 HCA Healthcare UK 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.
Period product scheme: management information
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

A summary of management information collected on the Department for Education’s period product scheme.

A summary of information covering the 2024 to 2025 academic year and information covering the whole scheme since its introduction on 20 January 2020.

Details include the:
- number of organisations that have ordered
- number and value of orders placed
- type of products ordered
International Career Institute
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 International Career Institute 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 International Career Institute recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Providing full and partial scholarships to members of the Armed Forces

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 M Reay v Lothian Health Board: 8001555/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Reay v Lothian Health Board: 8001555/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b5a0b4d15c152ea555bf6e/8001555.2024_-_Mr_M_Reay_v_Lothian_Health_Board_-_Judgment_Issued_10.02.2025.pdf).
Setting strategic direction for the Security Industry Authority
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

Lords Minister announces that the Security Industry Authority will be brought under the security minister’s portfolio.

On Thursday 12 March, Lords Minister Lord Hanson addressed Security and Policing, a conference bringing together law enforcement and security professionals from the UK and across the globe. Hosted by the Home Office’s Joint Security and Resilience Centre, Security and Policing is an opportunity to showcase the latest technology, training and support available to cut crime, prevent terrorism and to highlight the government’s growth agenda.

As part of a wider keynote speech, Lord Hanson announced that, for the first time, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) will be brought under the security minister’s portfolio, in a move that will ensure the SIA is provided clear, strategic direction from the Home Office on both regulation of ‘Martyn’s Law’ and the Protective Security Industry Act moving forward.

The minister also highlighted the SIA’s recently launched public consultation on proposed changes to its published licensing criteria. These changes are designed to ensure that only fit and proper people can work in regulated roles, and Lord Hanson encouraged all interested stakeholders to engage in the consultation, which will conclude on Tuesday 20 May.

Lord Hanson also restated the government’s commitment to delivering the intended outcomes of the Manchester Arena Inquiry. As part of this work, the security minister will be carefully reviewing monitored recommendations 7 and 8 of the inquiry, with a view to delivering better uniformity of standards in the private security industry, enhanced provision of security services, and effective counter-terrorism measures.
Sodium hypochlorite: incident management and toxicology
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Information on sodium hypochlorite, a common bleaching agent, for use in responding to chemical incidents.

These documents provide information on the health effects of exposure, the chemical’s toxicity and material for responding to a chemical incident.

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Help us improve the Compendium of Chemical Hazards by taking our short survey.

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Jack and Andrew Smales
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 Jack and Andrew Smales 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 Jack and Andrew Smales 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.
CG30550 - Death and Personal Representatives: Personal representatives and their liabilities: Personal representatives: solicitors expenses
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)


England, Wales and Northern Ireland

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland Solicitors normally base their charges for administering a deceased person's Estate on the amount of work done and produce an overall figure. The Law Society has issued general guidance and the charge is usually about 1% to 2% of probate value depending on the size of the Estate.

Scotland

In Scotland, Solicitors have two methods of charging expenses to executors:-

Method 1 - Charging for work done by means of a scale fee based on a percentage value of the Estate.

Method 2 - Charging detailed fees for work under the following heads:
- investigation into particulars and value of the Estate
- valuation of the Estate
- Inheritance Tax inventories and settling the Inheritance Tax liability
- obtaining confirmation (probate in England)
- charging percentage fees based on particular assets for
- realising estate capital for any purpose
- investing or reinvesting capital
- transferring assets direct to legatees.
Richards Case

The case, see CG30560 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg30560), was an example of a Scottish case where ‘Method 1’ in CG30550 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg30550) had been used. The total value of the Estate was £106,052 and the total fees were £1450. The value of the shares and other assets sold was £48,958 and the deductions allowable £778 made up as follows:-

The value of the shares and other assets sold (£48,958) divided by the total value of the Estate (£106,052), multiplied by the proportionate expenses of valuation of the shares and other assets (£526), giving a total of £243.

Plus the solicitors’ costs of notification of confirmation to companies in which shares were sold (£27), and the solicitors’ commission on selling based on value of shares and other assets sold (£508), giving a total of £535.

This gives the total allowable deduction of £778

Deductions

The deductions referred to in CG30560 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg30560)+ are only allowable in computations of gains realised by personal representatives in that capacity. No equivalent deduction is available on disposals by legatees or disposals by personal representatives acting as bare trustees for legatees. This is because
- the legatee has not incurred the expenditure, and
- there is no provision deeming the legatee to have incurred the expenditure.
In addition, there is a rule in TCGA92/S62 (4), see CG31140 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg31140), specifying the legatee's acquisition costs as being the market value of the asset at the date of death. That market value does not include any of these expenditures.
Mrs A Fletcher v The Vocational Academy Essex Ltd: 6023273/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A Fletcher v The Vocational Academy Essex Ltd: 6023273/2024 - Judgment on Liability and Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6890cce0dc6688ed508783f3/6023273.24_Mrs_A_Fletcher_v_The_Votational_Academy_Essex_Limited.pdf).
CISR18080 - The Scheme: miscellaneous: non-resident subcontractors and Business, Tax & Customs
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)


CISR18600 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/construction-industry-scheme-reform/cisr18600)

Action guide contents

Background

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) applies to any payments made by contractors to subcontractors, as defined by the CIS legislation, for construction work undertaken anywhere within the UK. The Scheme has to be applied not only by businesses based in the UK but also by any non-resident businesses acting as contractors or subcontractors in relation to construction work carried out in the UK.

Non-resident companies

Business, Tax & Customs are now responsible for CIS related matters for all current and new non-resident companies that are not liable to CT because they are not trading in the UK through a branch or agency.

Where you identify an existing non-resident company that has been set up on COTAX and is operating as a contractor/ employer, you should take the following action
- confirm with the appropriate technical specialist that they accept that the non-resident company is not trading through a UK branch or agency
If this is confirmed
- you should proceed to transfer ownership of the COTAX record to Business, Tax & Customs, using office ID 290400, following the relevant COTAX Manual (COM) guidance
- send to Business, Tax & Customs at the address set out at CISR97040 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/construction-industry-scheme-reform/cisr97040).
- form CT48A
- CIS32 folder
- the company's file , if held.
Business, Tax & Customs will contact the non-resident company to confirm the transfer of responsibility.

Any non-resident companies seeking advice on CIS related issues should be advised to contact Business, Tax & Customs directly (See CISR97040 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/construction-industry-scheme-reform/cisr97040)).

Non-resident individuals and partnerships

Business, Tax & Customs only has responsibility for non-resident companies and does not have responsibility, or ownership, for non-resident individuals or partnerships operating within the Construction Industry Scheme. For CIS purposes those cases should continue to be handled by the local authorising office nearest to where the construction work is carried out.

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Mr K Buck v Central Management Catalogue Agency (UK) Ltd: 1306511/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Buck v Central Management Catalogue Agency (UK) Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68248f5effcd6ecfbf1ab870/Mr_K_Buck_v_Central_Management_Catalogue_Agency__UK__Limited_-_Judgment_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr K Buck v Central Management Catalogue Agency (UK) Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6849965aa970ac461a23d247/Mr_K_Buck_v_Central_Management_Catalogue_Agency__UK__Limited_-_Written_Reasons_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
T Level technical qualification withdrawal criteria
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-01)

What Skills England considers when deciding whether to withdraw approval of a T Level technical qualification.

This guidance has been transferred from the previous skills body the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) following its closure on 31 May 2025. The guidance is under review and may be subject to change.

This document explains what Skills England consider when deciding whether to withdraw approval of a T Level Technical Qualification (T Level TQ).

The document explains the:
- withdrawal criteria for T Level TQ
- process for deciding whether to withdraw approval
- withdrawal outside of the change process
- how T Level TQs are withdrawn
R D E Gooch v British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) and British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA Ltd): 3308980/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in R D E Gooch v British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) and British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA Ltd): 3308980/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6895fa0fa6eb81a3f9b2e2bd/Robert_Gooch_v_British_Free_Range_Egg_Producers_Association___Other_3308980.2024_PPH_Judgment.pdf).
Mr M Stephens v LGW Group Ltd: 1406185/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Stephens v LGW Group Ltd: 1406185/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66bf35f9aa76bec3fccc3851/Mr_M_Stephens_V_LGW_Group_Limited_-_1406185.2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Stephens v LGW Group Ltd: 1406185/2023 - Judgment by Consent (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690b64dd14b040dfe8292330/Mr_M_Stephens_-vs-_LGW_Group_Ltd__-_1406185.2023_-_Judgement.pdf).
Mr A Beyaz v AP Security Ltd and Group (Employment) Services Ltd: 2216432/2023 and 2219710/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Beyaz v AP Security Ltd and Group (Employment) Services Ltd: 2216432/2023 and 2219710/2024 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68837dadac2c821a74bbeb9c/Mr_A_Beyaz_v_1._AP_Security_Limited_2._Group__Employment__Services_Limited__2216432-2023___2219710-2024_-_Certificate_of_Correction.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Beyaz v AP Security Ltd and Group (Employment) Services Ltd: 2216432/2023 and 2219710/2024 - Corrected Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68837e10be2291b14d11af1b/Mr_A_Beyaz_v_1._AP_Security_Limited_2._Group__Employment__Services_Limited_-_2216432-2023___2219710-2024_-_Corrected_Judgment.pdf).
Mr S Rhodes v Green 2 Delivery Ltd (In Administration): 3309351/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Rhodes v Green 2 Delivery Ltd (In Administration): 3309351/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cef8dd1e8cf8d652e5c7fd/Mr_S_Rhodes_v_Green_2_Delivery_Ltd__In_Administration__3309351.2023_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
Mr A Duka v Radisson Hotel Stansted Airport Ltd: 6006288/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Duka v Radisson Hotel Stansted Airport Ltd: 6006288/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a82cc12f18566482155791/Mr_Altin_Duka_v_Radisson_Hotel_Stansted_Airport_Ltd-_6006288_2024_Judgment_and_Reasons.pdf).
M Parekh v Benchmark Capital: 6020697/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M Parekh v Benchmark Capital: 6020697/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f3f442d3f1efd2ce2ab8fc/Mr_M_Parekh_v_Benchmark_Capital_6020697-2024_-_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
Mr G Ferguson-Haizel v Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and Others: 3304723/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Ferguson-Haizel v Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and Others: 3304723/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dacd0fb1857deda3da025e/Mr_G_Ferguson-Haizel_v_Hertfordshire_Partnership_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust___Others_3304723.2024_written_reasons.pdf).
Sava 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 Sava 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 Sava 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:

We also pledge the following:

providing an accessible route into residential property industry.

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Thematic Review of Sustainability Reporting
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

This review assesses the effectiveness of sustainability reporting in annual reports, considers wider developments, and sets out recommended improvements

This thematic review assesses sustainability reporting in central government annual reports and accounts, focusing on the effectiveness, relevance and usability of disclosures. It examines compliance with HM Treasury’s Sustainability Reporting Guidance (SRG) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/public-sector-annual-reports-sustainability-reporting-guidance), alignment with user needs, and the relationship between the SRG, Greening Government Commitments (GGCs) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/greening-government-commitments), and developing regulation and international frameworks (e.g., the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures).

Findings highlight variation in reporting quality and scope, with calls for clearer, more consistent requirements. Stakeholders supported simplifying mandatory reporting, exploring alignment with international standards, tailoring to organisation size, and focusing on material, decision-useful information.

Key challenges include inconsistent reporting boundaries, complex frameworks, and limited comparability. Feedback supports consolidating guidance (where possible), and separating supplementary sustainability information from annual reports.

In response, HM Treasury will decouple the SRG from the GGCs, simplify mandatory requirements, and issue updated, principles-based guidance - in line with the materiality led approach set out in the TCFD Application Guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tcfd-aligned-disclosure-application-guidance). Further engagement with the Financial Reporting Advisory Board and stakeholders will explore a more unified approach going forward.
Arrested or in prison abroad: advice by country
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Local processes for finding a lawyer, your rights, going to court, visits and money, trials, the legal system and prison conditions.

If the country you’re looking for is not on the list:
- contact the British embassy or consulate (https://www.gov.uk/world/embassies) for that country
- read the general information about being arrested or in prison abroad (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/arrested-or-detained-abroad) and the help you can get
Ms S Cordona v Cubic Pharmaceuticals Ltd: 2306754/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Cordona v Cubic Pharmaceuticals Ltd: 2306754/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6777d6d0194b629ff7af9431/Ms_S_Cordona_v_Cubic_Pharmaceuticals_Ltd_2306754-2023_Full_Judgment.pdf).
Iain Frew
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Iain took up the position of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to The Socialist Republic of Vietnam in August 2022. Full name: Iain Grant Frew 2018 to 2021 Brasilia, Prosperity Counsellor 2016 to 2017 FCO, Head of EU Exit Strategy Department 2015 to 2016 FCO, Deputy Head of Europe-Internal Department 2014 to 2015 Riga, Head of Mission 2012 to 2014 Brussels, First Secretary (Antici) 2011 to 2012 Brussels, First Secretary (EU Budget) 2007 to 2011 Moscow, Second later First Secretary (Political) 2005 to 2007 FCO, Desk Officer, Russia Team 2005 Joined FCO Social media links follow Iain Frew on X follow Iain Frew on Facebook

Iain took up the position of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to The Socialist Republic of Vietnam in August 2022.

Full name: Iain Grant Frew

Social media links
- follow Iain Frew on X (https://twitter.com/IainFrew)
- follow Iain Frew on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/IainFrewUK/)