theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Resident North
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 Resident North 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 Resident North 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
- 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.
Transport users benefit appraisal: software and user manuals
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

How to access the transport users benefit appraisal (TUBA) software to undertake economic appraisal of transport schemes.

The TUBA software undertakes the economic appraisal of transport schemes in accordance with the Department for Transport’s cost benefit analysis guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/transport-analysis-guidance-tag#a1-cost-benefit-analysis)

The software implements a ‘willingness to pay’ approach to economic appraisal for multi-modal schemes with fixed or variable demand.

Software costs

All prices exclude VAT, which will be applied at the prevailing rate where appropriate.

Licence fees

Licence details

The licence enables the use of the software for an unlimited period and within 12 months of purchasing, access to:
- technical support
- updates to the software
A licence allows users to install multiple copies of the TUBA software at a single site.

Additional copies for use at other sites may be discounted if bought at the same time.

An educational licence must only be used for educational purposes. Refer to the licence agreement (https://tagsoftware.co.uk/?page=TUBA) for further details.

Payment

There are 2 payment options:
- send the software provider (Atkins) an official purchase order and the software will be dispatched within 2 working days – an invoice will then be issued, which must be paid within 30 days
- ask the software provider to issue an invoice after which the software is dispatched when full payment has been received
Non-UK orders must use option 2.

Orders can be made on xx-xxxx-xxxx or xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

You must include:
- name
- organisation
- address
- telephone number
- email address
- location where software will be used
Download TUBA

Users with an active licence can download the software (https://tagsoftware.co.uk/?page=TUBA) using their user ID and password.

For support, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Company Names Tribunal decision: Neom AI Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Decision for applicant Neom Company against registration number 15289397, applicant successful.

Application number 4940

Applicant Neom Company objected to the name used by Neom AI Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was defended. ‘Defended’ refers to decisions where there has been a defence or where there are other issues of note.
G7 Cyber Expert Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-06)

A collection of documents produced by the G7 Cyber Expert Group since 2016.

The G7’s Cyber Expert Group considers cyber security issues in the finance sector, with members drawn from the G7’s financial authorities. In this forum, the UK works with trusted international partners on important finance sector cyber security issues from ransomware to coordinating the G7’s response to a cyber incident in the finance sector. Since 2017, the group has produced a series of “Fundamental Elements” publications on these topics as well one-off publications outside of the series, which can be found on this page.
Mr A Tysoe v Lincs Recycling (2024) Ltd: 2601863/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Tysoe v Lincs Recycling (2024) Ltd: 2601863/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d17e20a6d78876a3fb0a26/Mr_Andrew_Tysoe_v_Lincs_Recycling__2024__Ltd_2601862.2024_Judgment.pdf).
DVSA opening hours: Christmas and New Year
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will be closed at times during Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will be closed at times during Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026.

Driving test centres, vehicle test stations and DVSA customer service centres will have different opening hours during Christmas and New Year.

DVSA’s online services (https://www.gov.uk/search/services?organisations%5b%5d=driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency&parent=driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency) and information will still be available on GOV.UK. The bank holidays will affect the last date to change or cancel your theory or driving test.

Driving test centres, vehicle test stations and customer support

Car driving tests: last date to change or cancel

The table shows the last date to:
- change your test without having to pay again
- cancel your test and get a full refund
You still need to change or cancel after the dates shown if you can no longer attend.

It’s quicker to use the online services than it is to phone to change your driving test (https://www.gov.uk/change-driving-test) or cancel your driving test (https://www.gov.uk/cancel-driving-test)

Theory test and other practical driving tests: last date to change or cancel

The table shows the last date to:
- change your test without having to pay again
- cancel your test and get a full refund
You still need to change or cancel after the dates shown if you can no longer attend.

It’s quicker to use the online services than it is to phone to:
- change your theory test (https://www.gov.uk/change-theory-test) or cancel your theory test (https://www.gov.uk/cancel-theory-test)
- change your driving test (https://www.gov.uk/change-driving-test) or cancel your driving test (https://www.gov.uk/cancel-driving-test)
S Parsons v West Minster Primary School  and Kent County Council: 2308959/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Parsons v West Minster Primary School and Kent County Council: 2308959/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e772dd49e17d00a56fff7d/S_Parsons_-v-_West_Minster_Primary_School__Kent_County_Council_2308959-2020_Strike-Out_Judgment_04.10.25.pdf).
Growth Gateway: Investing in green sectors in ASEAN, Cambodia sustainability opportunities
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

Cambodia could unlock over £1.2 billion in GDP and create up to 300,000 jobs by 2030 through targeted green investments in agriculture, energy, and industry, supported by a £61 million pipeline of sustainable projects.

This slide deck was prepared by the Growth Gateway programme team in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group. It aims to support stakeholders in understanding how Cambodia could unlock over £1.2 billion in GDP and create up to 300,000 jobs by 2030 through targeted green investments in agriculture, energy, and industry, supported by a £61 million pipeline of sustainable projects.

The document analyses the potential effect of mitigation and resilience policy actions on Cambodia’s economy, identifies the main actors, and lists a pipeline of potentially investable projects.

Find out more about Growth Gateway (https://growthgateway.campaign.gov.uk/).
National workload action group: reports on social worker workload
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

Reports exploring how to reduce social workers’ workload.

The Department for Education (DfE) set up the national workload action group (https://www.researchinpractice.org.uk/all/content-pages/services/valuing-the-social-worker-workforce/national-workload-action-group/) in response to the independent review of children’s social care (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-review-of-childrens-social-care-final-report).

The group:
- aimed to find ways to reduce social workers’ workload
- developed recommendations for DfE
DfE commissioned Research in Practice, who wrote these reports, to support this work.

The final report:
- summarises the group’s work and the conclusions of the research
- makes recommendations for government to consider
The other reports have more detail on the 5 priority areas the group focused on in the final report.

The government has responded (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-response-to-the-national-workload-action-group-report) to the group’s findings.

Research in Practice has also developed tools and resources for local authorities to use (https://support-for-social-workers.education.gov.uk/manage-workload?utm_source=govuk&utm_medium=link&utm_id=NWAG).
Breast screening: manage mammograms and records
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

NHS breast screening programme procedures for retaining, storing and disposing of mammograms and records.

This document sets out guidelines on handling mammograms and screening records.

It includes information about:
- legal requirements
- review of screen packets
- storage issues
- destroying films and paperwork
Energy Assets Utilities (Scotland) 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 Energy Assets Utilities (Scotland) 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 Energy Assets Utilities (Scotland) Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Williams Shipping
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 Williams Shipping 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 Williams Shipping recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Immigration system statistics, year ending March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

Quarterly statistics on people coming to the UK, extensions of stay, citizenship, asylum, detentions, and returns.

This release presents immigration statistics from Home Office administrative sources, covering the period up to the end of March 2025. It includes data on the topics of:
- passenger arrivals and visitors
- work
- study
- family
- safe and legal routes
- irregular migration
- asylum claims
- granted asylum
- total cases in the asylum system
- settlement or citizenship
- EU Settlement Scheme
- detention
- returns
Further information

User guide to Home Office Immigration statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/user-guide-to-home-office-immigration-statistics--9) Policy and legislative changes affecting migration to the UK: timeline (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/policy-and-legislative-changes-affecting-migration-to-the-uk-timeline) Developments in migration statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/developments-in-migration-statistics-since-2010) Publishing detailed datasets in Immigration statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/publishing-detailed-datasets-in-immigration-statistics) Migration analysis at the Home Office collection page (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/migration-analysis-at-the-home-office)

A range of key input and impact indicators are currently published by the Home Office on the Migration transparency data webpage.

If you have feedback or questions, our email address is xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Mr R B M Suverkrop v St Andrew’s Tutorial Services Ltd T/a St Andrew’s College: 3303959/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R B M Suverkrop v St Andrew’s Tutorial Services Ltd T/a St Andrew’s College: 3303959/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687f6db9f2ecaeb756d0e1cf/Mr._R._B._M._Suverkrop_-_v_-_St_Andrew_s_Tutorial_Services_Limited_t-a_St_Andrew_s_College_-_3303959-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Recreational Craft Regulations 2017
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Guidance for businesses.

This guidance will assist your understanding of the regulations and includes obligations for manufacturers, their authorised representatives, importers, distributors and private importers.

The Recreational Craft Regulations 2004 were revoked on 3 August 2017 but continue to apply to relevant products placed on the market or put into service prior to this date.
Miss K Kreciszewska v Granville Care Home Ltd: 1404212/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss K Kreciszewska v Granville Care Home Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6703dd24e84ae1fd8592ef27/Miss_K_Kreciszewska_v_Granville_Care_Home_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment_and_reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss K Kreciszewska v Granville Care Home Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67921a609091065484572cf6/Miss_K_Kreciszewska_-vs-_Granville_Care_Home_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Evaluation of the Annual Investment Allowance
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-28)

HM Revenue and Customs commissioned IFF to conduct mixed methods analysis (including econometric analysis) of the Annual Investment Allowance tax relief in 2022

The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) is a relief that can be claimed by businesses on the cost of plant and machinery. In 2022, a business could claim up to 100% of an investment up to a value of £1 million to help reduce the potential tax liability for that business.

This research aimed to:

gather evidence on the efficacy of the AIA

the extent to which it meets its original objectives

its impact on business investment (direct and indirect)

how appropriate AIA was as a support measure

proportionality of the tax relief

IFF conducted 1,350 Computer Assisted Telephone Interviews, and 50 in-depth interviews with claimant businesses and non-claimant businesses, as well as an econometric analysis of business data.
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the OHCHR report for South Sudan
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the OHCHR report on technical assistance for South Sudan. Delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.

Madame Vice President,

We are grateful for today’s update and commend OHCHR’s continued provision of technical assistance in South Sudan.

As we have heard today, the situation in South Sudan is extremely grave.

We are deeply concerned by the increase in fighting in recent weeks. Aerial bombardments have killed civilians, and over 63,000 people are newly displaced. The arrest of the First Vice President, Riek Machar is troubling.

President Kiir and all leaders with control or influence over armed groups must order an immediate ceasefire to prevent the collapse of the peace agreement - and a tragic return to full-scale conflict.

Legislation on transitional justice institutions has now been passed. But these have not yet come into existence. Elections have also been postponed, further delaying democracy, accountability and peace in South Sudan.

The technical assistance and capacity building provided by OHCHR plays an important role. Alongside this, it is clear that the independent scrutiny of the human rights situation provided by the Commission for Human Rights is as vital today as when it was established in 2016.

In conclusion, we firmly believe it is time for the peaceful and democratic future promised to the people of South Sudan to be realised.

Thank you.
C & L E Attenborough
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 C & L E Attenborough 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 C & L E Attenborough 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 Reservists
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.
IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities: expert review
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has announced the expert review of the First Order Draft of its Special Report on Climate Change and Cities.

Cities and urbanising areas are currently home to the majority of people worldwide, with that figure expecting to rise to over two thirds of the world’s population by 2050. However, increased urbanisation generates a variety of vulnerabilities which combine with climate change hazards to drive urban risk and impacts. Understanding these processes in cities is therefore crucial for successful adaptation to the impacts of climate change.

At its 43rd Plenary Session (Nairobi, Kenya, 11 to 13 April 2016), the IPCC Panel decided that the seventh assessment cycle would include a Special Report on Climate Change and Cities to examine the impacts of climate change on cities, as well as their unique adaptation and mitigation opportunities.

Following an IPCC call for nominations of experts in August 2024, Coordinating Lead Authors, Lead Authors and Review Editors for the Report were selected by the Working Group I, II and III Bureaux in December 2024 from the large number of nominations received.

Registration closes on 30 November 2025 at 11pm GMT.
Public Health Scotland
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 Public Health Scotland 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 Public Health Scotland 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
We also pledge the following:

Health in addition to the above we will ensure we meet our statutory obligations under the Armed Forces Covenant Legal Duty.

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.
MGN 485 (M) Amendment 1 MLC, 2006 -seafarer employment agreements application to trainees
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

Information on the application of the requirement for a seafarer employment agreement to trainees engaged through an approved training provider on a UK ship.

This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1613/contents) and MGN 477(M) amendment 5 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mgn-477-m-amendment-5-mlc-2006-seafarers-employment-agreements) and replaces MGN 485 (M).

Amendment 1 updates references only.

Notice to
- shipowners
- managers
- training providers
- masters and trainees.
Natural History Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

This document details the annual report and accounts for the Natural History Museum for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

The annual report and accounts for the Natural History Museum 2024 to 2025 was laid before Parliament on 21 July 2025. Please read the attached documents for details of the Natural History Museum’s performance.
Bird flu: near Hingham, South Norfolk, Norfolk (AIV 2024/14)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 24 December 2024.

Case information

27 January 2025: Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone, the 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.

22 January 2025: Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Hingham, South Norfolk, Norfolk (AIV 2024/14), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed the protection zone becomes a surveillance zone.

24 December 2024: Following further testing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Hingham, South Norfolk, Norfolk (AIV 2024/14 previously AIV SOS 2024/03). All affected poultry on the premises will be humanely culled. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises replacing the temporary control zone declared on 23 December 2024.

23 December 2024: Following the report of suspicion of highly pathogenic avian influenza in commercial poultry at a premises near Hingham, South Norfolk, Norfolk (AIV SOS 2024/03) a decision has been taken to pre-emptively cull the birds based on the clinical signs observed and rapidly increasing mortality. All affected poultry on the premises will be humanely culled. A 3km temporary control zone A and a 10km surveillance zone have been put in place surrounding the premises.

Download the declaration of the revocation of a surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6797e15acbd1e3a508a22cf6/AIV_2024_14_Revocation_of_surveillance_zone_declaration.pdf)

This revokes the declaration of the ending of a protection zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67911a9143f931eea1a34e15/Merge_PZ_with_SZ_declaration_AIV_2024_14.pdf).

This revokes and replaces the Declaration of a protection zone and a surveillance zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/676ae62ecdb5e64b69e30a47/AIV_2024-14_DPR_2024-43_Declaration_Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone_20241224.pdf).

This revokes and replaces the Declaration of an avian influenza temporary control zone A and temporary control zone B (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6769805ebe7b2c675de309f5/AIV_SOS_2024-03_DPR_2024-43_Declaration_TemporaryControl_Zone_near_Hingham_South_Norfolk_20241223.pdf).

Further information
- check the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)
- check if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)
Case number: AIV 2024/14.
Mr A Rossberg v Queen Mary University of London: 3201364/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Rossberg v Queen Mary University of London: 3201364/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692ed8f5a245b0985f0343e6/Mr_A_Rossberg_v_Queen_Mary_University_of_London_-_3201364_2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: enhanced tier
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Explains the requirements of the enhanced tier of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme to help you decide if you are affected by the scheme.

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

This guidance explains the requirements of the enhanced tier of FIRS and is intended for those who may be affected by the enhanced tier of the scheme. It aims to help you decide whether, and if so how, the registration requirements apply to you,

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

Give feedback on the FIRS guidance (https://www.homeofficesurveys.homeoffice.gov.uk/s/give-feedback-firs-guidance/).

We are aware that these publications may have accessibility issues. We are reviewing them so that we can fix these.

Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy).
Mr K Devlin v Bright FM Services Ltd: 4103032/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Devlin v Bright FM Services Ltd: 4103032/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ebc61e98b3bac1ec299ac2/4103032.2022_-_Mr_Kevin_Devlin_v_Bright_FM_Services_Ltd__Judgment_Issued_18.08.2022.pdf).
medneo Diagnostics UK 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 medneo Diagnostics UK 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 medneo Diagnostics UK Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

Paid leave for Reservists

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.
B Zembrzuski v DHL Services Ltd: 6008273/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in B Zembrzuski v DHL Services Ltd: 6008273/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688a34ad8b3a37b63e73908c/Mr_B_Zembrzuski_v_DHL_Services_Limited_-_Judgment_-_6008273.2024.pdf).
Ms A Stichova v Hwa Seob Lee (C Lee): 6007196/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Stichova v Hwa Seob Lee (C Lee): 6007196/2025 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ecc95d2adc28a81b4acf5e/Ms_A_Stichova_v_Hwa_Seob_Lee__Charles_Lee__-_6007196-2025__.pdf).
Fatal accident on the beam trawler Cornishman with loss of 1 life
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

Location: 44 nautical miles south-south-west of the Isles of Scilly, England.

Accident Investigation Report 8/2025

Read our marine accident investigation report, which includes what happened and subsequent actions taken:

MAIB investigation report 8-2025: Cornishman (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684804bb860362efc8e787b8/2025-8-Cornishman-Report.pdf)

Annexes to MAIB investigation report 8-2025: Cornishman (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6848048cd0ca5d7801e4e686/2025-8-Cornishman-Annexes.pdf)

Summary

On 6 February 2021, a beam trawler deckhand was fatally injured when the port trawl beam, which had been hoisted to facilitate a repair to the fishing gear, fell and struck him. It was found that a chain that was part of the trawl beam’s quick-release gear had failed, causing the beam to fall.

Safety issues
- Risk assessments were not followed and stated mitigations were ineffective, placing the crew at risk while working under a suspended load
- The chain type was unsuited to marine operations, where the salt water environment caused environmental cracking
- The supplied chain had been unsuccessfully tempered during manufacture, which resulted in a high level of hardness and low ductility
- The chain’s installation caused it to be led over a fixed pin, which introduced bending stresses to the chain links that were compromised due to corrosion and cracking
Recommendations
- The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has been recommended to update The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) Regulations 2006 guidance to state the training requirements and accreditation of competent persons carrying out lifting equipment inspections. And, to update its training and guidance to surveyors to improve their ability to check compliance with these regulations during vessel inspections.
- W. Stevenson & Sons Limited has been recommended to ensure compliance with the lifting equipment regulations; review and update its risk assessments; • confirm with chain suppliers and/or chain manufacturers before purchase that the selected chains are suitable for their intended use; and, implement the Fishing Safety Management Code for its fleet.
- Capital Group FASING S.A., Poland has been recommended to review and amend its chain quenching and tempering process and offer its customers a hardness test certificate for the lifting chains it manufactures.
Related publications
- A safety flyer to the fishing industry (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/is-your-fishing-vessels-lifting-arrangement-safe) will be published with this report.
- MAIB Safety Bulletin 1/2024 (https://www.gov.uk/maib-reports/safety-warning-issued-following-a-chain-failure-on-scallop-dredger-honeybourne-iii-with-loss-of-1-life), issued following a chain failure on the scallop dredger Honeybourne III.
Domestic energy affordability support schemes: impact and economic evaluation
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

The final impact and economic evaluation report for the evaluations of the domestic energy affordability support schemes in the UK (2022 to 2024).

The domestic energy affordability support schemes were implemented from the winter of 2022 to 2023 to support households during a period of exceptional energy price rises.

The schemes in scope of this evaluation, totalling £36.3 billion in spend, are the:
- Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS)
- EBSS Alternative Funding (EBSS AF)
- Energy Price Guarantee (EPG)
- Alternative Fuel Payment (AFP)
- AFP Alternative Funding (AFP AF)
This report covers the impact and economic evaluations of the schemes. The earlier process and early outcomes evaluations are detailed in 2 separate reports for Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

See:
- Domestic energy affordability support schemes in Great Britain: interim evaluation (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/domestic-energy-affordability-support-schemes-in-great-britain-interim-evaluation)
- Domestic energy affordability support schemes in Northern Ireland: interim evaluation (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/domestic-energy-affordability-support-schemes-in-northern-ireland-interim-evaluation)
The reports on the evaluation of the non-domestic schemes for businesses, voluntary and public sector organisations can be found at:
- Non-domestic energy affordability support schemes: evaluation (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/non-domestic-energy-affordability-support-schemes-evaluation)
Mr Grey v Telent Technology Services Ltd: 1304267/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Grey v Telent Technology Services Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f7c8c404146682e61bc808/Mr_Grey_-V-_Telent_Technology_Services_Limited_-_1304267_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
NIO: Workforce management information, April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs

NIO publishes details about staff numbers and payroll costs for payroll and non-payroll staff on a monthly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/workforce-management-information-northern-ireland-office).
UK Financial Sanctions FAQs
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

OFSI publishes FAQs providing short-form guidance and technical information on financial sanctions.

OFSI publishes FAQs providing short-form guidance and technical information on financial sanctions. These include FAQs relating to:
- Specific regimes and countries
- Licensing
- Russian oil services ban
- Definitions
RG27 0AG, Clare Mitchell: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/SP3621LS/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

View the application submitted by Clare Mitchell for Turgis House, Turgis Green, Hook, RG27 0AG.

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)
Mr M Thomson v Tayside Contracts: 4110452/2014
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Tayside Contracts

Read the full decision in Mr M Thomson v Tayside Contracts: 4110452/2014 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd783170323a45fe6a6f71/4110452.2014__Mr_M_Thomson_v_Tayside_Contracts.pdf).
D King v St Nicholas’ School and Kent County Council: 2306774/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in D King v St Nicholas’ School and Kent County Council: 2306774/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f0ccd328f6872f1663ef47/D_King_-v-_St_Nicholas__School__Kent_County_Council_2306774-2020_Strike-Out_Judgment_11.10.25.pdf).
E Hall v KAYBE Ltd: 6008707/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in E Hall v KAYBE Ltd: 6008707/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b605174e79a175a4c2ff4a/E_Hall_v_KAYBE_LTD_-_R22_Judgment_-_6008707.2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in E Hall v KAYBE Ltd: 6008707/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b60624ae5d020b0914bbde/E_Hall_v_KAYBE_Ltd_-_Judgment_-_6008707.2024.pdf).
UK REACH refusal of authorisation for the Surface Engineering Association (on behalf of Cannock Chemicals Limited), 28 May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Decision on application for authorisation under UK REACH.

Decision on an application for authorisation under UK REACH.

Substance name

Chromium trioxide

Applied for use

The use of chromium trioxide for the formulation of surface treatment process solutions – specifically producing chromic acid from chromium trioxide by the addition of water.

Applicant

Surface Engineering Association (on behalf of Cannock Chemicals Limited)

Date of decision

28 May 2025