theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-07)

Baroness Jones of Whitchurch was Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Department for Business and Trade, and Baroness in Waiting (Government Whip) between 9 July 2024 and 7 September 2025. Baroness Jones joined the House of Lords in 2006. She has previously served as Shadow Spokesperson for: Science, Innovation and Technology from 2023 to 2024 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from 2015 to 2022 Education from 2011 to 2015 Culture, Media and Sport from 2010 to 2014 She was previously a trade union official, including as Director of Policy and Public Affairs for UNISON from 1994 to 2006. Baroness Jones was previously Chair of Rothamsted Enterprises at the Rothamsted research institute, a Board member at Ombudsman Services, a member of the General Medical Council Fitness to Practice Panel, and Vice chair of Circle Housing Group.

Baroness Jones of Whitchurch was Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Department for Business and Trade, and Baroness in Waiting (Government Whip) between 9 July 2024 and 7 September 2025.

Baroness Jones joined the House of Lords in 2006. She has previously served as Shadow Spokesperson for:
- Science, Innovation and Technology from 2023 to 2024
- Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from 2015 to 2022
- Education from 2011 to 2015
- Culture, Media and Sport from 2010 to 2014
She was previously a trade union official, including as Director of Policy and Public Affairs for UNISON from 1994 to 2006.

Baroness Jones was previously Chair of Rothamsted Enterprises at the Rothamsted research institute, a Board member at Ombudsman Services, a member of the General Medical Council Fitness to Practice Panel, and Vice chair of Circle Housing Group.
Newborn hearing screening programme (NHSP) operational guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

This guidance supports healthcare professionals and stakeholders delivering and managing newborn hearing screening programmes in England.

The NHSP operational guidance provides clinical guidance and other documents to support the delivery of a high-quality screening programme.

This guidance is relevant to all screening programme staff and healthcare professionals involved at any point in the NHSP screening pathway.

This information puts into context the day-to-day working of the local screening programme and includes information about:
- introductions and key contacts
- roles, responsibilities and relationships of key NHSP staff and associated professionals
- initial training and continued professional development including competencies for hearing screening staff
- governance and performance responsibilities including programme standards, key performance indicators, and managing risks and incidents
- aetiology input to NHSP and beyond
- hearing screening equipment specifications and protocols
- audiology input to NHSP and beyond
- day to day management of a local NHSP patient pathway
- the NHSP national IT system
- reporting local programme performance
Dr Claire Fuller
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)

Dr Claire Fuller took up the post of Interim Medical Director, initially at NHS England, on 1 April 2025. She qualified from St Mary’s Hospital in 1992 and has remained a practising GP throughout her career. She was previously Primary Care Medical Director for NHS England, and before that was CEO for Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System, having held a range of executive system leadership roles in Surrey over a decade. In November 2021 Claire was invited by former NHS England Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard to look at primary care in integrated care systems.  Claire is also visiting professor in the Faculty of Health and Medical Science at Surrey University.

Dr Claire Fuller took up the post of Interim Medical Director, initially at NHS England, on 1 April 2025.

She qualified from St Mary’s Hospital in 1992 and has remained a practising GP throughout her career.

She was previously Primary Care Medical Director for NHS England, and before that was CEO for Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System, having held a range of executive system leadership roles in Surrey over a decade. In November 2021 Claire was invited by former NHS England Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard to look at primary care in integrated care systems.

Claire is also visiting professor in the Faculty of Health and Medical Science at Surrey University.
Career paths and training in forestry
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

Information on training courses and guidance on choosing the right path for a career in forestry.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career that supports the environment, forestry could be for you.

Whether you’re just starting your forestry career journey or looking to change careers, there are courses, training and other routes into working in forestry.

Never has there been a more important time for trees, woodlands, and forests to help tackle the climate emergency.

Employment prospects

The forestry sector is growing and the demand for enthusiastic, passionate, trained and committed people is high. Government tree planting targets mean the sector is only going to grow further.

Many employers are large organisations like us or smaller forestry contractors. There are also environmental charities and non-government organisations, such as the World Wildlife Fund.

Further resources

A focus on nature (https://www.afocusonnature.org/careersadvice): a hub for young people to find a career in conservation. Read case studies showing many conservation roles, from communications to protecting nature.

Women in Arboriculture (https://www.trees.org.uk/Careers/Women-in-Arboriculture): a group set up to champion women in the tree care industry and encourage cultural change and greater diversity.

The Aboricultural Association blog (https://www.trees.org.uk/Careers/Young-Arborists-Blog) features young arborists who are just beginning their careers.

You can also:
- find out about the different roles in forestry (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/find-out-about-the-different-roles-in-forestry)
- read Forestry Commission careers case studies (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/forestry-commission-careers-case-studies)
- read Forestry industry careers case studies (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/forestry-industry-careers-case-studies)
- find out where to find forestry jobs (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/where-to-find-forestry-jobs)
- read the benefits of working for the Forestry Commission (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forestry-commission/about/recruitment)
King Charles III England Coast Path from Iwade to Grain: Natural England's proposals
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

Find out about Natural England's proposals to improve coastal access in Kent.

On 15 January 2020, Natural England submitted a collection of reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs setting out the proposals for improved access to the coast between Iwade and Grain (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/england-coast-path-iwade-to-grain) (IGR).

The opportunity to comment closed at midnight on Wednesday 11 March 2020. You can no longer make a representation or objection on proposals.

All representations and objections were considered before the Secretary of State made a final decision about the reports.

You can:
- read the overview report which includes background information to help you understand the proposals and maps
- use the index map to find the relevant report for the length of coast you are interested in
- open the corresponding report for more information
Outcome

On 18 August 2020, the Secretary of State announced their decision (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coastal-access-section-52-notice-for-iwade-to-grain) to approve the proposals for lengths IGR1 to IGR3, IGR5, IGR7 and IGR9 to IGR12.

On 12 November 2020, the Secretary of State announced their decision (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coastal-access-section-52-notice-for-iwade-to-grain) to approve the proposals for length IGR8.

On 14 March 2025, the Secretary of State announced their decision (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coastal-access-section-52-notice-for-iwade-to-grain) to approve the proposals for lengths IGR4 and IGR6.
Systematic review of evidence on sanctions: expressions of interest
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Closed: The FCDO invited expressions of interest by 28 February 2025 to conduct a systematic review of evidence on sanctions for conflict and atrocity prevention in low- and middle-income countries.

This expression of interest opportunity closed on 28 February 2025.

Conflict and atrocity prevention is an important UK government priority. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) applies its development and diplomatic expertise to prevent, reduce, and resolve conflicts wherever possible, including through the use of sanctions. Limited systematic synthesis has been published on the effects of sanctions on conflict and atrocity outcomes.

The FCDO is seeking to commission a theory-building systematic review of the research literature on the circumstances in which autonomous targeted sanctions, and other diplomatic measures, are effective in preventing conflict and atrocity in low- and middle-income countries.

What the fund will achieve

Systematic reviews are a type of literature review that apply equivalent standards of rigour as primary research. Questions about the circumstances in which interventions are effective (or not) lend themselves to a range of review types/analytical methods.

The FCDO expects the review to refine our understanding of the circumstances in which sanctions and other diplomatic measures do or don’t work.

Requirements for organisations wishing to apply

This opportunity is open to organisations in all ODA-eligible countries (https://www.oecd.org/en/topics/oda-eligibility-and-conditions/dac-list-of-oda-recipients.html).

Your expression of interest form should demonstrate experience of:
- conducting rigorous evidence syntheses, including systematic reviews and/or rapid reviews, including reviews addressing questions about the circumstances in which interventions are effective
- undertaking research in the field of conflict and/or atrocity prevention
- facilitating research uptake among policy audiences, including communicating and packaging findings in effective ways, and developing clear, practical recommendations for practice and future research
- leading and/or contributing effectively to multi-disciplinary research teams
How to apply

To receive the full terms of reference, complete the expression of interest form and email it to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) by 11:59pm UK time on 28 February 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.

Expression of interest form: systematic review of evidence on sanctions (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ada79ee400ae623383250c/EOI_systematic_review_of_evidence_on_sanctions.odt)

Contact

Evidence Fund Manager: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Review of the Automatic Enrolment Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band for 2025/26: Supporting Analysis
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-21)

This analysis supports the review of the earnings trigger and qualifying earnings band for automatic enrolment for the 2025 to 2026 financial year.

The automatic enrolment earnings trigger determines at what point an eligible person gets automatically enrolled into a workplace pension.

The qualifying earnings band sets minimum contribution levels for money purchase pension schemes. The minimum of the band is also relevant for defining who can opt in if they earn under the earnings trigger. The government reviews these every year and revises them if appropriate.

Under automatic enrolment, employers must enrol all workers into a workplace pension (https://www.gov.uk/workplace-pensions) if they satisfy age and earnings criteria.
Wonder Grip UK 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 Wonder Grip UK 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 Wonder Grip UK 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.
RML 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 RML 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 RML 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
- 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.
Ms E McManus v Wey Education Services Ltd: 1600268/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms E McManus v Wey Education Services Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681b5ce53f1c73824ee3e509/xx-xxxx-xxxx_E_McManus_v_Wey_Education_Services_Limited_Judgment.pdf).
UK and Cyprus strengthen space ties
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

Cyprus and the UK are set to collaborate more closely on space activities following a successful bilateral event held in Nicosia on 27-28 March.

The first Cyprus-UK Bilateral Cooperation Event brought together representatives from the space sectors and governments of both countries, with the support of the European Space Agency (ESA).

The Cypriot Government used the event to announce its intention to join ESA as an Associate Member, a move which could unlock further growth in its space sector and greater collaboration with other ESA member states such as the UK.

Professor Anu Ojha, International Director at the UK Space Agency, said:

There is great potential for collaboration on space activities to add a new dimension to the UK’s strong partnership with Cyprus. This has never been more important, with space firmly established as a vital tool for driving economic growth, environmental protection and national security.

That’s why Cyprus has been working with ESA and growing its space sector to great effect over recent years, and we are looking forward to working very closely with them in the future.

Mr. George Komodromos, Acting Permanent Secretary of the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, said:

The high-level dialogue and engagement among companies, as well as among delegations is encouraging and shows that we are moving in the right direction.

We are especially grateful for the UK’s continued support of our efforts to position ourselves within the global space ecosystem, a highly revolving and rapidly changing environment in a vastly changing world.

The event featured a number of working sessions on topics including regulation, the development of space strategies, commercial development and future missions and opportunities within ESA.

Cypriot universities and companies shared information on national space projects in areas such as Earth observation, satellite research and digital infrastructure. Ten UK space companies, alongside fourteen Cypriot entities, delivered presentations on their growing capabilities, while ESA representatives explained the potential funding programmes that could support future joint UK-Cyprus initiatives.

The UK is a founding member of ESA, which currently has 23 member states. In addition, Cyprus is one of four countries with a cooperation agreement with ESA, signed in 2016, aiming to achieve Associate Membership in ESA by 2026.

The UK Space Agency will host a reciprocal visit by the Cypriot government, academics and companies later this year, and both countries will work together to map existing capabilities and identify areas for future collaboration.
Siren Training Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Siren Training Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Education: supporting the transition of staff veterans by recognising that military skills and qualifications are equivalent or better than civilian levels. Where military skills are not recognised by awarding bodies or accreditations then we will support the requalification of our staff.

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.
Enzie Media 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 Enzie Media 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 Enzie Media 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.
Dyson, Michelle - Director General, Department of Health and Social Care - ACOBA advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Advice to Michelle Dyson CB, former Director General, Department of Health and Social Care, on business appointments after leaving Crown service

Ms Dyson left her role at the Department of Health and Social Care in August 2025.

Chief Executive Officer, Alzheimer’s Society

Ms Dyson sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with the Alzheimer’s Society. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d6796a9cb44667f7a1ceba/Advice_Letter_-_Michelle_Dyson__Alzheimer_s_Society__CEO.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in September 2025; and the appointment was announced later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/dyson-michelle-director-general-department-of-health-and-social-care-acoba-advice/advice-letter-michelle-dyson-chief-executive-officer-alzheimers-society?preview=8869617)
Emran Mian
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

Emran Mian is the Permanent Secretary of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology ( DSIT ). Alongside its original responsibilities for strengthening the UK’s science, innovation and technology ecosystem, DSIT now also leads work to transform HMG’s own digital and data capabilities. Emran was the Director General for Digital Technologies and Telecoms at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology ( DSIT ), from July 2023 to July 2025. Previously, Emran was Director General for Regeneration at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, from September 2021 to July 2023. Prior to this he was the Director of Strategy and then a Director General at the Department for Education. Before returning to the Civil Service in 2017, Emran ran the Social Market Foundation, an independent public policy think tank that works across a range of economic and social policy issues. Earlier in his career Emran held senior roles at BEIS and Cabinet Office.

Emran Mian is the Permanent Secretary of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

Alongside its original responsibilities for strengthening the UK’s science, innovation and technology ecosystem, DSIT now also leads work to transform HMG’s own digital and data capabilities.

Emran was the Director General for Digital Technologies and Telecoms at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), from July 2023 to July 2025.

Previously, Emran was Director General for Regeneration at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, from September 2021 to July 2023. Prior to this he was the Director of Strategy and then a Director General at the Department for Education.

Before returning to the Civil Service in 2017, Emran ran the Social Market Foundation, an independent public policy think tank that works across a range of economic and social policy issues. Earlier in his career Emran held senior roles at BEIS and Cabinet Office.
Realign & Reengage
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 Realign & Reengage 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 Realign & Reengage 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.
Enterprise Fraud Risk Assessment - Practice Note
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-13)

Guidance for counter fraud professionals with responsibility for overseeing the counter fraud function within their department or organisation

This guide is produced to support counter fraud professionals with responsibility for overseeing the counter fraud function within their department or organisation, and those responsible for the completion of Enterprise (Organisational) Fraud Risk Assessment.
Select Installation Services 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 Select Installation Services 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 Select Installation Services 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.
New appointments to British Wool's board
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-11)

Two new board members have been appointed at British Wool.

Two new Independent Non-Executive Board Members have been appointed to British Wool’s board (formerly the British Wool Marketing Board) in conjunction with the Devolved Governments.

David Williams has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Board member for a term of three years, from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028.

Susan Millin has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive board member for a term of three years, from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028.

All appointments have been made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments published by the Cabinet Office. All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process.

British Wool is a public body that works on behalf of the wool industry to collect, grade, monitor, market and sell British wool to the international wool textile industry for use in flooring, furnishings and apparel. The role of the board members is to contribute to the leadership, scrutiny, and direction of the British Wool Board.
Bluestone Resorts 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 Bluestone Resorts 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 Bluestone Resorts Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Inspection and regulation of children's social care providers
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

This annual dataset covers inspection of children’s social care and supported accommodation providers from 1 April to 30 September and regulatory activity in the children’s social care and supported accommodation sector from 1 January to 31 December.

This dataset covers different inspection and regulatory activities for different periods. It includes:

For data on inspection outcomes of children’s homes before June 2024, see Inspections Outcomes of Children’s Homes (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inspection-outcomes-of-childrens-homes).
Miss L Ashwell v Vin-x Ltd: 6004408/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss L Ashwell v Vin-x Ltd: 6004408/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cab5c405e625519a6c9ff2/Miss_Lanya_Ashwell_v_Vin-x_Limited_6004408_2024__SO_Judgment___Reasons_.pdf).
Legal & General Modular Homes 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 Legal & General Modular Homes 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 Legal & General Modular Homes 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
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Extending our prospect employee catchment areas to include military centres and communities, taking into consideration the location of ex-forces personnel and their families

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Ms C James v Glasgow City Council: 121160/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms C James v Glasgow City Council: 121160/2008 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cb0b27ade26736dbfa005c/121160.2008_Ms_C_James_v_Glasgow_City_Council.pdf).
Introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

About guarantees and guarantee waivers and when you might need them.

Guarantees became common across the UK in May 2016 under the European Union Customs Code (UCC). Now the UK has left the EU, UK rules apply for most imports into Great Britain. UCC rules still apply for imports into Northern Ireland, and Common Transit Convention rules for common or union transit.

Goods that are released to ‘free circulation’ (other than in end/authorised Use) means that the goods can be openly sold on the UK market. Duties and taxes are normally paid when goods are released to free circulation (for example, when imported). However, in some circumstances, it is possible to delay this payment. When payment is delayed, a debt is created to HMRC and you may have to provide a guarantee as security for these debts arising from customs duty, import VAT and excise. A guarantee may also be needed when the value of import duties is unknown or disputed.

If you do not pay these debts when they become due, your guarantor becomes liable for them.

Check when you might need a guarantee

You may need a customs guarantee to import or export if you use one of the following procedures:
- duty deferment
- customs special procedures
- transit
You will not usually need a guarantee to use customs special procedures or duty deferment in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). You’ll be told as part of the application process if you need one.

You will usually need a guarantee (or waiver) to use transit or customs special procedures and/or duty deferment in Northern Ireland.

Actual/potential debt and deferment/suspension

When goods are imported directly into free circulation, there is an immediate charge for tax or duty. This is known as an actual debt. Actual debt can be deferred and this is done by duty deferment.

Goods can enter the country but may not go into free circulation as they enter a special procedure. Tax and duty that would normally be paid on import is suspended while the goods are in that special procedure and is called potential debt. Potential debt may or may not become an actual debt, depending on what happens to the goods and how they leave the special procedure. Some examples of these procedures include end/authorised use, inward processing and customs warehouses.

Legislation

Legislation on guarantees can be found at:

UK: The Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 Part Ten – Guarantees (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/1248/part/10)

UK: Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018, Schedule 1 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/22/schedule/1)

EU: EUR-Lex: regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02013R0952-20221212#tocId660), Title III Chapter 2: Guarantee for a potential or existing customs debt