theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Bridgend College
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 Bridgend College 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 Bridgend College 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.
PIM1003 - Introduction: Property Income: Income Tax
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)


Key Points on current rules

Current legislation for property businesses carried out by individuals or partnerships is within Part 3 ITTOIA2005

Income from property profits and losses are mostly computed using the cash basis (see PIM1090 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/property-income-manual/pim1090) onwards) from tax year 2017-18, subject to certain exceptions. Prior to this they were calculated using normal trading income principles.

The basis period for a property business carried out by an Income Tax customer is the tax year (6 April to 5 April) with only two exceptions (see PIM1010 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/property-income-manual/pim1010) for more details. NB The trade basis period rules cease to apply from 6 April 2024 following transitional arrangements in the tax year 2023-24) – see the Business Income Manual from page BIM81200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim81200).

For rules on how individuals and partnerships can use losses from a property business please see PIM4200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/property-income-manual/pim4200) onwards (PIM4120 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/property-income-manual/pim4120) for Furnished Holiday Lets). Furnished holiday lettings rules cease to apply in tax years commencing on or after 6 April 2025.

Relief for finance costs (mortgage interest etc.) in respect of a dwelling related loan is restricted for tax year 2017-18 and onwards (see PIM2050 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/property-income-manual/pim2050) onwards)
What is environmental degradation, what are its causes, and how to respond?
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)

Identifies explanations of the root causes of environmental degradation widely applied in policy debates.

Abstract

This short study identifies 5 explanations of the root causes of environmental degradation. Each suggests a very different interpretation of causes and effects with contrasting implications for research design, policy and practice.

This is an output from the Reversing Environmental Degradation in Africa and Asia (REDAA) programme.

Citation

Scoones I. ‘What is environmental degradation, what are its causes, and how to respond?’ Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, Brighton 2022

Links

What is environmental degradation, what are its causes, and how to respond? (https://opendocs.ids.ac.uk/opendocs/handle/xx-xxxx-xxxx)
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: spending over £25,000, January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Reports on FCDO departmental spending over £25,000.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) publishes details of all departmental spending over £25,000 on a monthly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk (https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk/dataset/foreign-commonwealth-and-development-office-spending-over-f25-000).
E3 Consulting
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 E3 Consulting 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 E3 Consulting 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.
Ashfords LLP
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 Ashfords LLP 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 Ashfords LLP 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
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.
Minister of State (Minister for Investment)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Investment strategy – responsible for applying an investor lens to government policymaking and ensuring that investment-related decisions support the growth mission and the government strategies that underpin it Investor relations Investment events (including investment summits) Office for Investment Inward and foreign direct investment

- Investment strategy – responsible for applying an investor lens to government policymaking and ensuring that investment-related decisions support the growth mission and the government strategies that underpin it
- Investor relations
- Investment events (including investment summits)
- Office for Investment
- Inward and foreign direct investment
Extreme Right Wing group sanctioned by HM Treasury under Domestic Counter-Terrorism Regulations
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

The UK Government has announced a full asset freeze against Blood and Honour.

The UK Government has today (8th January 2025) announced a full asset freeze against Blood and Honour, an entity it has reasonable grounds to suspect of being involved in terrorist activities through promoting and encouraging terrorism, seeking to recruit people for that purpose and making funds available for the purposes of its terrorist activities.

All assets and economic resources in the UK belonging to, or owned or controlled by, Blood and Honour must now be frozen. No person or entity required to comply with UK sanctions can deal with any funds or economic resources belonging to, or owned or controlled by Blood and Honour (or any entities it owns or controls). They also cannot make funds, financial services or economic resources available to or for the benefit of Blood and Honour (or any entities it owns or controls) unless they have obtained a licence from HM Treasury or an exception applies.

This action is the first use of the Treasury-led Domestic Counter-Terrorism sanctions regime to target extreme right-wing terrorism. The designation of Blood and Honour is a clear signal that the UK works proactively to stop terrorist financing and will take action against any who try to exploit the UK financial system for this activity.

Further information:
- From 8th January 2025, all parts of Blood and Honour including any aliases it operates under, which are in the UK, the UK Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories are subject to an asset freeze. Additionally, prohibitions on making funds, financial services and economic resources available to them or for their benefit also apply.
- Regulation 5 of the Domestic Counter-Terrorism sanctions regulations allows HMT to designate entities by name for the purpose of freezing assets and imposing the prohibitions referred to above which apply to them or any of the entities they own or control.
- An asset freeze means that it is generally prohibited to deal with the funds or economic resources which are owned, held, or controlled by a designated person. The prohibitions on making funds, financial services and economic resources available prevent them from being made available directly or indirectly to a designated person or to another person for the benefit of that designated person. Actions that intentionally directly or indirectly circumvent the asset freeze or the aforementioned prohibitions are also prohibited.
- When an asset freeze is applied, the funds or economic resources are frozen immediately by the person in possession or control of them.
- Imposing an asset freeze does not change the ownership of the frozen funds or economic resource and nor are they transferred to HM Treasury for safekeeping.
Also Sanctioned:

The designation extends to all parts of Blood and Honour including any aliases it operates under e.g. 28 Radio and Combat 18.
Mrs J Khalifi v Hamilton Hotels: 2303274/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs J Khalifi v Hamilton Hotels: 2303274/2021 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69298c5cce50d215cae961db/Mrs_J_Khalifi_v_Hamilton_Hotels_2303274-2021_-_Judgment_-_Strike_Out_r38.pdf).
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Daniyal Burney
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Mr Daniyal Burney

Teacher reference number: 1888716

Teacher’s date of birth: 21 September 1997

Location teacher worked: Hertfordshire, East of England

Date of professional conduct panel: 25 to 26 February 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Daniyal Burney, formerly employed in Hertfordshire, East of England.
How the deductions from benefit scheme works: guidance for creditors or suppliers
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-11)

Guidance for current creditors or suppliers, for example, utility suppliers and landlords, on how the deductions from benefit scheme works.

In certain circumstances, DWP can deduct money from a claimant’s benefit and pay it to a creditor or supplier to clear a debt for:
- Council Tax
- fuel costs
- rent and service charges
- water charges
The payments are called ‘third party payments’. This guidance is for creditors and suppliers receiving a third party payment. It explains how the scheme works for deductions from:
- Employment and Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
How to apply

Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension Credit

Find out how to apply for deductions from Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Pension Credit (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-request-deductions-from-benefit-a-guide-for-creditors) to clear a debt.

Universal Credit

Find out how to apply for deductions from Universal Credit to clear a debt for:
- gas, electric or water charges, mortgage interest arrears or owner-occupier service charge arrears (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-third-party-deductions-universal-credit)
- rent arrears (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-and-rented-housing--2)
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Guinea: Daniel Shepherd
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)

Mr Daniel Shepherd has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea.

Mr Daniel Shepherd has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea in succession to Mr John Marshall who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Shepherd will take up his appointment during April 2025.

Curriculum Vitae

Full name: Daniel James Owen Shepherd

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Mr Charlie Forrest v Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL UK Branch: [2025] EAT 81
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mr Justice Griffiths on 10 June 2025.

Read the full Judgment in Mr Charlie Forrest v Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL UK Branch [2025] EAT 81 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68494df4aae47e0d6c06e07c/Mr_Charlie_Forrest_v_Amazon_Web_Services_EMEA_SARL_UK_Branch__2025__EAT_81.pdf).
Harlow Timber Group
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 Harlow Timber Group 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 Harlow Timber Group recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
NIM02125 - Class 1 NICs: Earnings of employees and office holders : Employer holds back part of the employee's earnings
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)


If an employer holds back part of the employee’s wages or salary for payment in a later week or month and the employee

can get the part held back at any time, NICs are assessed, fall due and should be reported to HMRC at the time the employer holds back the money

cannot get the part held back until the employer decides to pay it to them, NICs are assessed, fall due and should be reported to HMRC when the employer pays the money to the employee.

See NIM08000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-insurance-manual/nim08000) for general guidance regarding earnings periods.
Company Names Tribunal decision: Highstreet Group Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

Decision for applicant High Street TV (Group) Limited against registration number 15717795, applicant successful.

Application number 5108

Applicant High Street TV (Group) Limited objected to the name used by Highstreet Group Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.

Signed order

On the 12 May 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Highstreet Group Limited is changed to 15717795, Ltd.
Building Digital UK to be integrated with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-13)

Building Digital UK will be integrated into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology on 1 November 2025.

As of 1 November 2025 the executive agency responsible for improving broadband and mobile coverage in hard-to-reach parts of the UK, Building Digital UK (BDUK), will be integrated into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This update is part of the Government-wide review of arms length bodies launched in April.

BDUK will continue to deliver its important work as it becomes a directorate of the department and there are no changes to BDUK contracts as a result. Contractors currently working with BDUK do not need to take any action.

The government remains fully committed to BDUK’s programmes, Project Gigabit and the Shared Rural Network, with £1.9 billion allocated for their delivery at the last Spending Review. The success of BDUK’s work to date means the UK has already met previous targets of 85% gigabit coverage and 95% 4G coverage a year early. The government recently reconfirmed its commitment to achieving nationwide gigabit coverage and now expects 99% of premises to have access to a gigabit-capable connection by 2032.

For more information, see the Written Ministerial Statement (https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2025-10-13/hcws938).
G Fairbairn v Gastropub Hospitality Ltd: 8000549/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in G Fairbairn v Gastropub Hospitality Ltd: 8000549/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68552e6a76eec44bf9d71d73/G_Fairbairn_v_Gastropub_Hospitality_Limited_-_8000549.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Cooperation between the EU and UN is more important now than ever: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on cooperation with the EU.

The United Kingdom welcomes the EU’s ongoing commitment to championing multilateralism, tackling global challenges and assisting the Security Council’s work.

With multiple global crises threatening the foundations of international peace and security, cooperation between the EU and UN is more important now than ever.

Nowhere is this truer than in Ukraine.

Three years on from Russia’s brutal invasion, the EU continues its critical role in supporting Ukraine and countering Russian aggression.

This includes its enhanced level of economic, humanitarian and military support to Ukraine, and willingness to further contribute to security guarantees.

The UK will continue to work closely with the EU to ensure a just and lasting peace in Ukraine that secures its sovereignty and security.

In the Western Balkans, the EU-facilitated Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue plays a vital role in normalising relations between Serbia and Kosovo, and EUFOR ALTHEA continues to help provide stability and security in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The UK continues to support the region’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations as a driver for reform and economic growth.

Beyond Europe, the UK welcomes the EU’s commitment to stabilisation in the Middle East, including its efforts toward securing a two-state solution, where Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in peace.

EUBAM Rafah is a vital third-party presence, allowing individuals to access urgent medical care.

The EU is also helping support an inclusive political transition and economic recovery in Syria, and we welcome its recent sanctions suspensions to this end.

The EU is a valued partner for UN efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. We are pleased it is among the co-hosts of April’s Foreign Minister-level discussions in London, which will foster consensus on ending the conflict and improving humanitarian access.

We also welcome the EU’s commitment of €60 million in new humanitarian aid in response to the recent eruption of conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

President, the UK looks forward to continuing to build on the UN’s ambitious and cooperative relationship with the EU to promote responsible multilateralism and to act as a force for good in the world.
Cafcass annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

The annual report and accounts of Cafcass outline its performance in 2024 to 2025 alongside audited accounts for the year.

The Cafcass Annual Report and Accounts provide a summary to Parliament and the public on our activity for the financial year, including our work in supporting children and young people, our performance this year and our aspirations for future improvements across family justice.
Mr T Coldron v RNN Group Ltd: 6019481/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Coldron v RNN Group Ltd: 6019481/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688b8608fdde2b8f73469536/6019481.24_Mr_T_Coldron_v_RNN_Group_Limited.pdf).
RFIG22250 - Statutory Residence Test (SRT): supplementary guidance: exceptional circumstances: Exceptional circumstances and Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


Exceptional circumstances will generally not apply in respect of events that bring an individual back to the UK. However, there may be circumstances such as civil unrest or natural disaster where associated FCO advice is to avoid all travel to the region.

Individuals who return to and stay in the UK while FCO advice remains at this warning level would normally have days spent in the UK ignored under the SRT, subject to the 60 day limit.

Example

Philip is a structural engineer, and has worked full-time abroad for many years. He is currently working on a project in Africa. His wife and children live in the UK.

In May the government of the country in which he is working is overthrown in a military coup. This initially gave rise to peaceful protests, but soon developed into increasing levels of civil unrest. In early July the FCO issued advice against all but essential travel to the country. Philip continued to work there.

By mid-October the country was on the verge of civil war, and the FCO upgraded their advice, warning against all travel to the country. Philip returned to the UK on 21 October.

Due to international intervention, by the end of January the following year, political stability had returned to the country. On 29 January the FCO downgraded their advice to avoid all travel to the country. Philip took the first available flight back and resumed work on 31 January.

The days Philip spent in the UK were due to an exceptional circumstance beyond his control, and can be ignored for the purpose of the day counting tests of the SRT. However, the maximum period that can be ignored due to exceptional circumstances is 60 days. Philip was in the UK for 103 days during this period, which means Philip must count 43 days as days spent in the UK for the purposes of the SRT day counting tests.
JMR Cleaning 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 JMR Cleaning 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 JMR Cleaning 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
We also pledge the following:

-Work with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

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.
Moulton Parish Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Moulton Parish Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
First World War soldier from Haslingden buried in France
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Haslingden born soldier, Lance Corporal Fred Ramsbottom, has been laid to rest in France more than a century after his death.

More than a century after his death in the First World War, Lance Corporal Fred Ramsbottom of the Suffolk Regiment was laid to rest yesterday (22 October 2025) with full military honours at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s (CWGC) Loos British Cemetery Extension in France.

In early March 2020, a de-mining operation on the northern outskirts of Lens on land designated for a new hospital—led to the discovery of human remains. On 9 March, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission was notified, and a careful archaeological excavation followed. The remains indicated the grave was lost in the chaos of battle.

Artefacts recovered at the site showed the soldier had served in the Suffolk Regiment and died after 1916. The Ministry of Defence’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), known as the ‘MOD War Detectives’, launched an investigation to identify the fallen soldier. Research narrowed the search to five missing men from the Suffolk Regiment in the area. Following genealogical investigation their living descendants were traced and DNA proved that the remains were those of Lance Corporal Fred Ramsbottom.

Lance Corporal Ramsbottom was killed on 27 April 1917 while serving in the Loos sector. Of the nine soldiers from his battalion killed between 23–28 April, five—including Fred—had no known grave and were commemorated on the Loos Memorial to the Missing.

Today, Fred Ramsbottom has finally been reunited with his comrades.

Fred’s family paid heartfelt tribute to him with moving words that reflect both their grief and pride:

“Just when his hopes were brightest, Just when his thoughts were best, He was called from a world of sorrow, To that land of eternal rest.”

“When justice stands triumphant, And comes the peace we crave, There still shall be remembered, The unreturning brave.”

The bugler sounds Reveille (Crown Copyright)

The service was organised by the JCCC and attended by members of Fred’s family, representatives of the 1st Battalion the Royal Anglian Regiment, and CWGC staff.

The coffin is guarded by members of the firing party prior to the start of the service (Crown Copyright)

Alexia Clark, MOD War Detective, said:

It has been a privilege to research this case, to have been able to identify Lance Corporal Ramsbottom, and to have been able to lay him to rest today. I am extremely grateful to 1st Battalion the Royal Anglian Regiment who have provided the bearer party and firing party for the funeral, and to the members of Fred’s family who travelled to be here today.

Dr James Wallis, Head of Commemorations at the CWGC, said:

It has been an honour for us to recover and help identify Lance Corporal Ramsbottom, so that he can be laid to rest in our Loos British Cemetery Extension with full military honours. We will care for this grave and that of his comrades, in perpetuity.

Fred’s grave will now be cared for in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, ensuring his sacrifice is never forgotten.
Mr D M S Bakht v Barts Health NHS Trust: 3201401/2022 and 3203247/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D M S Bakht v Barts Health NHS Trust: 3201401/2022 and 3203247/2022 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/662a3ef5690acb1c0ba7e5e5/Mr_D_M_S_Bakht_v_Barts_Health_NHS_Trust_-_3201404_2022___3203247_2022_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D M S Bakht v Barts Health NHS Trust: 3201401/2022 and 3203247/2022 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685abc3141d77db4f68eb155/Dewan_Manmur_Sadat_Bakht_v_Barts_Health_NHS_Trust_3201401.2022___3203247.2022.pdf).
DfT: ministerial travel and meetings, April to June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Details of transport ministers' overseas travel and external meetings.

The Department for Transport (DfT) publishes details of ministers’ travel and external meetings.

DfT ministerial meetings information is also available on data.gov.uk (https://data.gov.uk/dataset/789fd6df-87a9-4144-bc59-62b0b84e59f0/department-for-transport-ministerial-and-special-adviser-meetings-with-external-organisations-including-meetings-with-newspaper-and-other-media-proprietors-editors-and-senior-executives).

Gift and hospitality information is available from the register of ministers’ gifts and hospitality (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/register-of-ministers-gifts-and-hospitality).
Mrs A Blair v Glasgow City Council: 4103508/2012
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A Blair v Glasgow City Council: 4103508/2012 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f39c63d3f1efd2ce2ab87b/Mrs_A_Blair_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_4103508.2012_-_Judgment.pdf).
PM call with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 4 August 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan this afternoon.

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan this afternoon.

The leaders discussed the appalling humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They were clear that an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages and the urgent lifting of restrictions on humanitarian aid were paramount.

The Prime Minister set out the further action the UK is taking to get humanitarian aid to those who need it and his work so far with allies on a long-term peace plan.

He outlined that it was his government’s longstanding position that a viable and sovereign Palestinian state alongside a safe and secure Israel can be the only basis for a just and lasting peace. He then set out how the UK will recognise the state of Palestine before UNGA in September unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza and commits to a long-term peace.

On the topic of Iran, the Prime Minister underlined the fact that only a diplomatic solution can end Iran’s nuclear ambitions in the long-term and welcomed Türkiye’s role in hosting recent talks.

Finally, the leaders discussed the latest progress towards signing a new export deal to sell UK-built Typhoon jets to Türkiye, and looked forward to speaking again soon.
British Embassy Amman
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

The British Embassy in Jordan maintains and develops relations between the UK and Jordan.

We work on political, aid, commercial, security and economic interests between the UK and Jordan. We work to help British companies invest in Jordan and provide consular services to British nationals.

Find out more on our UK and Jordan news page (https://www.gov.uk/world/jordan/news). We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Jordan. You can access UK government services while in Jordan (https://www.gov.uk/world/jordan).

If you’re travelling in Jordan, see our Jordan travel advice (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/jordan).

Getting help

If you cannot get the support you need from local services, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help British people abroad.

We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone’s:
- ill, injured, or involved in a crime
- with a British person who’s died
Get help from FCDO (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/jordan/british-embassy-amman)

Visitors to British Embassy Amman

The British Embassy in Amman is open, but access to visitors or the Consular Section is by appointment only.

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document) if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen (https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport), damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

Apply online for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document).

If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.

If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

Other consular services

Notarial and documentary services

See the full list of notarial and documentary services for British people abroad (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/documents-for-british-people-abroad).

Consular fees

See the full list of consular fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consular-services-fees).

Development work with Jordan

The UK government supports international development through long-term partnerships. These are tailored to the needs of each country the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office works with, built on mutual accountability and transparency. Sustainable development is central to UK foreign policy, and we are working to go further and faster to reduce poverty globally.

For up-to-date information on the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme work, view the Development Tracker (https://devtracker.fcdo.gov.uk/countries/JO).
Ctrl Hub 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 Ctrl Hub 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 Ctrl Hub 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
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.