theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
MK Loft Boarding
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 MK Loft Boarding 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 MK Loft Boarding 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.
INCHP11540 - Procedures: procedure 27: inventory reference selection facility within CHIEF
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate statistics: data tables
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Data on the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as required under the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate.

The SAF Mandate statistics are a new set of statistics with the first publication coming out in August 2025. This aligns with the publication cycle of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) statistics.

The data tables report on aviation fuel supplied to the UK under the SAF Mandate, which came into effect as of 1 January 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

The tables include information on the:

amount of UK aviation fuel from low carbon and fossil fuel

number of SAF Certificates (SAFCs) which have been issued to fuel meeting the sustainability requirements

balance of SAFCs by obligation period

trades of SAFCs between suppliers and traders

carbon and sustainability characteristics of the SAF to which SAFCs have been issued

voluntary scheme data of SAF

2025

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate statistics 2025: Second provisional report data tables SAF_01 (SAF Mandate tables) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6915aa10bc34c86ce4e6e6f3/2025-second-provisional-saf-01-safm-tables.ods) (ODS, 19.7 KB)

This is the second provisional report for 2025 and contains an incomplete dataset for the year based on data available as of 27 October 2025. The complete and finalised dataset will be published in November 2026 alongside the final report for 2025.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate statistics 2025: First provisional report data tables SAF_01 (SAF Mandate tables) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689cb4069a65499b44636206/2025-first-provisional-saf-01-safm-tables.ods) (ODS, 10.3 KB)

This is the first provisional report for 2025 and contains an incomplete dataset for the year based on data available as of 31 July 2025. The complete and finalised dataset will be published in November 2026 alongside the final report for 2025.

Accessibility of tables

The department is currently working to make our tables accessible for our users. The data tables for these statistics are now accessible.

We would welcome any feedback on the accessibility of our tables, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Contact us

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate statistics

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
UK REACH authorisation for SEA (Legacy Parts Consortium), 20 January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Decision on application for authorisation for Surface Engineering Association (SEA) under UK REACH.

Decision on an application for authorisation under UK REACH.

Substance name

Chromium trioxide

Authorised use

The use of chromium trioxide to electroplate legacy components, such as for classic or vintage cars and motorcycles, to create a coating to match the original specification and provide specific performance characteristics.

Holders of the authorisation and authorisation numbers

Surface Engineering Association, Legacy Parts Consortium:
- Agbrigg Chrome Platers (UKREACH/25/01/00)
- Alpha Electroplaters Ltd (UKREACH/25/01/01)
- Castle Polishing & Chrome Plating Ltd (UKREACH/25/01/02)
- Derby Plating Services Ltd (UKREACH/25/01/03)
- Doug Taylor Metal Finishing Co. (UKREACH/25/01/04)
- Essex Finishers Ltd (UKREACH/25/01/05)
- Genius of the Lamp Ltd (UKREACH/25/01/06)
- Hockley Enterprises (Essex) Ltd (UKREACH/25/01/07)
- Marque Restore Chrome Plating Ltd (UKREACH/25/01/08)
- Merridale Polishing & Plating Ltd (UKREACH/25/01/09)
- Prestige Electro Plating (UKREACH/25/01/10)
- Quality Chrome Ltd (UKREACH/25/01/11)
- S & T Electro-plate (UKREACH/25/01/12)
- Vintage Headlamp Restoration Ltd (UKREACH/25/01/13)
Date of decision

20 January 2025
Cyber security in enterprise connected devices
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-11)

This page details the government's work to improve the cyber security of enterprise connected devices (or 'IoT' devices.)

“Enterprise connected devices” are network connected devices designed specifically for use by businesses and organisations. This includes office printers, office cameras, video conferencing systems, building entry systems and room booking systems.

These devices are used in the daily operation of thousands of organisations across the UK; however, the government is aware of significant concerns around their security. If compromised, a single enterprise connected device can potentially give hostile actors access to an entire organisation’s network. As well as presenting a threat to individual users and corporate networks, these devices can also represent a large-scale strategic risk to the overall digital environment.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has been working to secure enterprise connected devices alongside the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

The research collated on this page sets out some key findings, including:

Connected devices are commonplace within many organisations however, IT professionals have concerns about device security.

Vulnerabilities are regularly found in enterprise connected devices which could put many organisations at risk.

Organisations lack clarity on how to monitor and protect themselves from vulnerable connected devices.

More detail on the security risks are set out in the NCSC threat assessment on the organisational use of enterprise connected devices (https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/report/organisational-use-of-enterprise-connected-devices).

DSIT is developing policy to address these issues and will provide further updates in due course.

This work contributes to the government’s economic growth agenda and DSIT’s mission to ensure new and existing technologies are safely developed and deployed across Britain.

Research on enterprise devices

Literature review on connected devices within enterprise networks (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/627509cbd3bf7f5e40ac7ff4/Literature_review_on_connected_devices_within_enterprise_networks.pdf)

Enterprise connected devices: procurement, usage and management among UK businesses (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/627918bdd3bf7f5e418e0af4/Enterprise_connected_devices_-_procurement__usage_and_management_among_UK_businesses.pdf)

NCSC information on enterprise devices

NCSC threat assessment on enterprise connected devices (https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/report/organisational-use-of-enterprise-connected-devices)

Device security principles for manufacturers (https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/device-security-principles-for-manufacturers)

Organisational use of Enterprise Connected Devices (https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/report/organisational-use-of-enterprise-connected-devices)
Miss M Borodinskaia v Hamble Catering Ltd: 6007759/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M Borodinskaia v Hamble Catering Ltd: 6007759/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e1f25ae8555bab409a014/Miss_M_Borodinskaia_-vs-_Hamble_Catering_Ltd_-_6007759.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Brunelcare
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Brunelcare is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords). Each landlord’s page contains their current judgement.

See the regulatory judgements table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices) for a full list of judgements. You can find more information about how we approach regulatory judgements and gradings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings). An A-Z of providers is also available.

Archived regulatory judgements and PDF versions of regulatory judgements are available on request. Please contact the Regulator of Social Housing by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx with your request.

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
Mr K Schumacher v Adecyn Ltd T/a Adecyn Homes and Others: 1311860/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Schumacher v Adecyn Ltd T/a Adecyn Homes and Others: 1311860/2024 - Partial Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69146ba2bc34c86ce4e6e66e/Mr_K_Schumacher_v_Adecyn_Ltd_ta_Adecyn_Homes___others_-_1311860-2024_-_judgement.pdf).
John Booth reappointed as Chair of the National Gallery.
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

John Booth reappointed as a Trustee of the National Gallery and remains its Chairman.

John Booth

John Booth CVO has been appointed by the Prime Minister as a Trustee of the National Gallery for a second term of four years from 20 August 2025 to 19 August 2029.

John chairs a number of public and private companies including the London Theatre Company. He also serves as a non-executive director of several investment management businesses and has venture capital interests in e-commerce, media and telecommunications. He is Vice President of The King’s Trust, Chairman of The Royal Drawing School and a trustee of the Chatsworth Settlement and the Arts Foundation. He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and of Merton College, Oxford, a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and Ambassador for the homelessness charity Depaul International.

John joined the Board of the National Gallery in March 2021. As a result of his reappointment, the National Gallery Trustees have confirmed that John will continue in his role as Chairman of the Gallery’s Board.

Remuneration and Governance Code

Trustees of the National Gallery are not remunerated. This appointment has been made in accordance with the Cabinet Office’s Governance Code on Public Appointments (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/578498/governance_code_on_public_appointments_16_12_2016.pdf).

The appointments process is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Under the Code, any significant political activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years must be declared. This is defined as including holding office, public speaking, making a recordable donation, or candidature for election. John has not declared any significant political activity.
MRC annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Activities and achievements of the Medical Research Council (MRC) from April 2023 to March 2024.

This annual review sets out the activities and achievements of the Medical Research Council (MRC) from April 2023 to March 2024. It includes:
- statements from Chair and Chief Executive
- performance analysis
- accountability report – including corporate governance report, remuneration and staff report and Parliamentary
- accountability and audit report
- financial statements
Barriers to community energy projects
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-21)

This call for evidence seeks views and evidence on the barriers to community energy projects.

Community energy projects involve groups of people coming together to purchase, manage, generate, or reduce consumption of energy. This includes, but is not limited to:
- solar panels
- wind farms
- hydro power
- rural heat networks
- electric vehicle charging points and car clubs
- fuel poverty alleviation schemes
We are seeking views and evidence on the barriers to community energy projects in England only. We recognise though that there may be some issues which are reserved to the UK government, and that we may receive responses about UK-wide barriers to the development of community energy schemes.

We welcome responses from anyone with an interest or involvement in the community energy sector.

Read our consultation privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/desnz-consultations-privacy-notice/privacy-notice-relating-to-consultation-responses-received-by-desnz).
Liss Junior School:	9 September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

The schools adjudicator’s admission variation decision about Liss Junior School.

Decision reference: VAR2616

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements – approved

School type: community

School phase: junior

Local authority: Hampshire County Council

Admission authority: local authority
Mrs B Sabu v Rose Care Group: 1403379/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs B Sabu v Rose Care Group: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6874ee0d83d39f474eb7d382/Mrs_B_Sabu_-vs-_Rose_Care_Group_-_Judgment.pdf).
Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: political influence tier
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-28)

Explains the requirements of the political influence 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 political influence tier of FIRS and is intended for those who may be affected by the political influence 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 this publication may have accessibility issues. We are reviewing it 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).
Historical statistics notices on agricultural price indices, 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Previously published monthly National Statistics publications on the agricultural price index (API). A set of indices of the prices paid and received by UK farmers for agricultural goods and services.

The API is a measure of the monthly price changes in agricultural outputs and inputs for the UK. The output series reflects the price farmers receive for their products, also referred to as farm gate price. Information is collected for all major crops (for example wheat and potatoes) and on livestock and livestock products (for example sheep, milk and eggs). The input series reflects the price farmers pay for goods and services. This is split into two groups: goods and services currently consumed; and goods and services contributing to investment. Goods and services currently consumed refer to items that are used up in the production process, for example fertiliser, or seed. Goods and services contributing to investment relate to items that are required but not consumed in the production process, such as tractors or buildings.

The current indices are based on the year 2015 =100. The methodology used is standardised across EU member states and is described in the Handbook for EU Agricultural Price Statistics (https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/inflationandpriceindices/methodologies/consumerpricesindicestechnicalmanual2019?:uri=economy/inflationandpriceindices/methodologies/consumerpricesindicestechnicalmanual2019#:~:text=The%20Technical%20Manual%20is%20a,Retail%20Prices%20Index%20(RPI)).

Defra statistics: prices

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

You can also contact us via Twitter: https://twitter.com/DefraStats
ONYX Event Management Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 ONYX Event Management Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Cardiff and Vale UHB (University Hospital Of Wales)
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 Cardiff and Vale UHB (University Hospital Of Wales) 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 Cardiff and Vale UHB (University Hospital Of Wales) recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- 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.
F Khan v John Lewis plc: 2202574/2023 and 2210077/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in F Khan v John Lewis plc: 2202574/2023 and 2210077/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67852df3c6428e0131881707/Farah_Khan_v_John_Lewis_Plc_-_2202574-2023___2210077-2023_-_Judgment_with_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in F Khan v John Lewis plc: 2202574/2023 and 2210077/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67852e43f0528401055d234c/Farah_Khan_v_John_Lewis_Plc_-_2202574-2023___2210077-2023_-_Reconsideration.pdf).
CAD Wing Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 CAD Wing Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
We also pledge the following:

Employment support to members of the Armed Forces Community: My company will employ former service personnel as the skills taught are all military skills. Due to the nature of the company business, we have an enviable reputation with various military camps already, as we often demo products and equipment.

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.
South East Strategic Reservoir Option Project: Section 35 Direction, Planning Act 2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

Direction by Secretary of State relating to the proposed South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO) project, Thames Water Utilities Limited.

Date of decision: 12 June 2025.

Company and project location

Thames Water Utilities Limited , Oxfordshire.

Type of project and consent requested

Water storage reservoir. Direction under Section 35 of the Planning Act 2008.
Stirling Highland Games
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 Stirling Highland Games 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 Stirling Highland Games 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.
UKADS and UKACS licence obligations: strategic objectives
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)

Sets out the strategic objectives for the UK airspace design service  (UKADS) and airspace coordination service (UKACS).

This document sets out strategic objectives for the provision of the UK airspace design service (UKADS) and UK airspace coordination service (UKACS).

The Department for Transport (DfT) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) propose to give the task of providing the UKADS to NATS (En Route) plc (NERL) through modifications to its air traffic services licence.

Subject to CAA consultation on modifications to the NERL Licence, NERL shall have regard to these strategic objectives when providing the UKADS.
SGSELSG4060 - Particular Goods: Ships and other vessels: Legal exceptions relating to vessels and aircraft
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

Note: This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC.

The following are excepted from licensing requirements
- vessels on normal commercial sailings;
- any vessel registered or constructed outside the United Kingdom which is being exported (except to a destination in Iran or to a country in Schedule 4 parts 1, 2 and 3 to the Order after temporary importation into the United Kingdom provided that no goods on the military list have been incorporated other than as replacements for components essential for the departure of the vessel.
- any aircraft on a scheduled journey.
Dedicated schools grant (DSG): 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

Find out how much local authorities receive for DSG funding in the 2025 to 2026 financial year and how it is calculated.

Dedicated school grant (DSG) allocations for the 2025 to 2026 financial year

We’ve updated the 2025 to 2026 dedicated schools grant (DSG) funding allocations. (https://skillsfunding.service.gov.uk/view-latest-funding/) to reflect recoupment and high needs deductions.

About the DSG

Read the DSG conditions of grant to find out more about how the grant should be used.

Read the technical note to understand how we calculate the DSG allocations.

The DSG growth and falling rolls calculations values tables give details of the 2025 to 2026 financial year growth and falling rolls calculation, which forms part of the schools block in the DSG allocations.

The pupil number tool shows how many pupils are allocated to each local authority.
IHTM27230 - Foreign property: property excluded from Inheritance Tax: reversionary interests
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


IHTA84/S47 - a reversionary (IHTM04281 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm04281)) interest means any future interest under a settlement. Such an interest is usually excluded from Inheritance Tax subject to certain exceptions (IHTM04286 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm04286))

A reversionary interest is an item of property, separate from the property in which the interest subsists.

Unless the interest is excluded by the main provision in IHTA84/S48 (1), a reversionary interest that is itself situated outside the UK should be treated as follows:

IHTA84/S6 (1), - an unsettled reversion will be excluded property if the transferor is not a long-term UK resident (IHTM47000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47000)) (transfers on or after 6 April 2025) or was domiciled (IHTM13000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm13000)) abroad (transfers before 6 April 2025), IHTA84/S6 (1), IHTA84/S48 (3), - a reversion which is itself comprised in a settlement will be excluded property:

At times when the settlor of the reversion is not a long-term UK resident;

If the settlor of the reversion dies on or after 6 April 2025, if they were not a long-term UK resident immediately before their death; or

iIf the settlor of the reversion died before 6 April 2025 and was domiciled abroad when the reversion became comprised in the settlement, IHTA84/S48 (3).

The situs or locality of a reversionary interest will normally be determined by the residence of the trustee(s) of the property in which the interest relates.

Unsettled reversion, Example 1

Anna transfers £100,000 to trustees in Spain on trust for Barry for life with remainder to her husband Derek. Some years later, while Barry is alive, Derek dies domiciled in Spain/not a long term UK resident and bequeaths all his estate (including his reversionary interest under Anna’s settlement) to his son Callum.

On Derek’s death the reversion is not excluded from his estate by IHTA84/S48 (1) because he is the settlor’s spouse. But the exclusion provided by IHTA84/S6 (1) applies as both the locality and Derek’s domicile/long term UK residence are outside the UK at the date of death.

Top of page (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm27230#top)

Settled reversion, Example 2

The facts are as Example 1 and Callum sells the inherited reversion to Edward. Edward, who is also domiciled in Spain/not a long-term UK resident, immediately puts the purchased reversion on discretionary trusts.

The reversion that is now in Edwards’s settlement is excluded property in view of Edward’s foreign domicile/long-term residence and the overseas residence of the trustees of Anna’s settlement, as long as it remains a reversionary interest. This is the case even though it was purchased by the settlor and is therefore outside the protection of IHTA84/S48 (1).
Mr D Perks v Birmingham City Council: 1305582/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Perks v Birmingham City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67addc4aa75f02dffca29aba/Mr_D_Perks_v_Birmingham_City_Council_-_1305582_2024_-_Reserved.pdf).
Data brokers and national security
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

A call for views about the data broking industry, data brokers’ operations, security practices and customers, to support policy development to ensure the security of UK data.

The UK government is seeking views to understand more about organisations that take part in data broking and the wider industry. In particular, the government would like to understand the operations, security practices and customers of data brokers, to support policy development.

This includes:
- the definition and services of data brokers
- national security risks related to the industry
- the effectiveness of existing security governance arrangements
- data brokers’ customers and consumer awareness
Ms K King v Secretary of State for Justice: 3310886/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms K King v Secretary of State for Justice: 3310886/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6925afb19fd433badebc3167/Ms_K_King_v_Secretary_Of_State_For_Justice_3310886_2023_Judgment.pdf).
Product Recall: TheKiddoSpace Montessori Story Book (2508-0184)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-31)

Product Recall for TheKiddoSpace Montessori Story Book presenting a serious risk of choking.

Summary

Product: TheKiddoSpace Montessori Story Book

Hazard: The products present a serious risk of choking due to the presence of detachable small parts.

Corrective action: The products have been recalled from end users. Owners are advised to stop using the products immediately and keep them out of the reach of children.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of choking as it includes small, detachable parts which could be placed in a child’s mouth, causing them to choke.

The products do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately. The product has been recalled from end users. Consumers are advised to contact TheKiddoSpace via xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) for a full refund or voucher of equal value.

For further information, please access the KiddoSpace website at the following link: https://thekiddospacestore.co.uk/pages/product-safety-recalls (https://thekiddospacestore.co.uk/pages/product-safety-recalls?srsltid=AfmBOop5ppQgX9xyirDLHeBAJvJQ_XUelvbr5a1uFXRdA2khGzWf1fur)

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2508-0184

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Sam Waldock
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Sam Waldock is currently Development Director for the British Deputy High Commission in Islamabad, where he oversees the UK Government’s development partnership and portfolio of development programmes with Pakistan. He has served as Deputy High Commissioner to Zambia and Development Director since August 2022. Prior to joining the Zambia team, Sam worked at the British High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria as Head of Governance, Stability and Home Affairs. He has also previously worked at the Zambian mission as Governance Specialist from 2011 to 2014. Sam has also been posted in Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.

Sam Waldock is currently Development Director for the British Deputy High Commission in Islamabad, where he oversees the UK Government’s development partnership and portfolio of development programmes with Pakistan.

He has served as Deputy High Commissioner to Zambia and Development Director since August 2022. Prior to joining the Zambia team, Sam worked at the British High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria as Head of Governance, Stability and Home Affairs. He has also previously worked at the Zambian mission as Governance Specialist from 2011 to 2014. Sam has also been posted in Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Search for a patent
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

Search for patents and supplementary certificates (SPCs) that have been granted, published and filed

Find details of patents registered in the UK using the ‘Search for Intellectual Property’ service.

You can also use this service to search for supplementary protection certificates (SPCs).

Use this service to:
- check if a similar patent to your invention already exists in the UK
- view who owns UK patents
- find somebody else’s patent to use
This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg) (/chwilio-am-batent).

Start now (https://www.search-for-intellectual-property.service.gov.uk)

You can also check for changes to patents, including new applications or changes to applications using patents journal (/check-the-patents-journal).

Search patents in Jersey and Guernsey

Use the Jersey patents register (http://www.jgreffe-online.gov.je/patentsdb/searchform.asp) to search for patents in Jersey.

Use the Guernsey patents register (http://ipo.guernseyregistry.com/article/104811/View-the-Patent-Register) to search for patents in Guernsey.

Search patents worldwide

Use Espacenet patent search (http://worldwide.espacenet.com/advancedSearch?locale=en_EP) to check for published patent applications and registered patents.

The database includes both worldwide and UK patents and details about:
- owners
- filed documents
- countries where the patent applies
Get help

Contact IPO to get help using this service.

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays) Find out about call charges (/call-charges)

You can get help in person at an IPO patent library (/government/publications/uk-patlib-network/uk-patlib-contact-information).
Working for British High Commission Nicosia
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)


General information

Working at the British High Commission offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to grow professionally while collaborating with a talented group of individuals. As part of the team at the High Commission you will play an important role in the continued partnership between the UK and Cyprus.

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the [British High Commission in Nicosia or one of the other UK delegations, DIT offices, other government departments or consulates in Cyprus, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate)

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
Company Names Tribunal decision: Iherb.Com Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-08)

Decision for applicant Iherb, LLC against registration number 13716401, applicant successful.

Application number 5333

Applicant Iherb, LLC objected to the name used by Iherb.Com Ltd 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.
MHRA approves Siiltibcy as a diagnostic aid for Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, including disease
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved Siiltibcy

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved Siiltibcy (rdESAT-6 and rCFP-10), a diagnostic aid for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, including tuberculosis disease, in adults and children.

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease most commonly affecting the lungs, but capable of spreading to other parts of the body. It is usually transmitted through the air.

Siiltibcy is given as an injection in the skin of the forearm. It contains two active substances, rdESAT-6 and rCFP-10, which are proteins specific of Mycobacterium tuberculosis that have been produced in a laboratory.

If a person has been infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, her/his immune system will respond by producing cytokines (inflammatory proteins) which cause induration (hardening) at the site where SIILTIBCY was injected that usually occurs 48 to 72 hours after injection. The size of the induration will be measured to determine if the person is infected with M. tuberculosis or has tuberculosis.

Siiltibcy has been evaluated in 3 main studies involving over 2000 participants, including children.

The most common side effect was pruritus (itching) at the injection site, which affected more than 1 in 10 people. A full list of side effects can be found in the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) or the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), which will be available on the MHRA website within 7 days of approval.

As with all medicinal products, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of Siiltibcy under close review.

Anyone who suspects they are having a side effect from this product is encouraged to talk to their doctor, pharmacist, or nurse and report it directly to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme, either through the website (https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk (https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/)) or by searching the Google Play or Apple App stores for MHRA Yellow Card.

ENDS

Notes to editors

The approval was granted to Serum Life Sciences Ltd on 31 October 2025.

More information can be found in the Summary of Product Characteristics and Patient Information Leaflet, which will be published on the MHRA Products website within 7 days of approval.

This product was submitted and approved via an international recognition procedure.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is responsible for regulating all medicines and medical devices in the UK by ensuring they work and are acceptably safe. All our work is underpinned by robust and fact-based judgements to ensure that the benefits justify any risks.

The MHRA is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care.

For media enquiries, please contact xxx@xxx.xx or call xx-xxxx-xxxx.