theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Wayne Corbett
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

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 Wayne Corbett

Location teacher worked: Hednesford, West Midlands.

Date of professional conduct panel: 19 December 2024

Outcome type: no order made

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 Wayne Corbett, formerly employed in Hednesford, West Midlands.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
IHTM04210 - Waiver or repayment of an amount of remuneration
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)


IHTA84/S14 provides for relief when an employee waives or repays to the employer an amount of remuneration. If both the following conditions are satisfied, the repayment or waiver is not a transfer of value (IHTM04024 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm04024)) because of S14. The section applies only
- to remuneration that would be earnings, or would be treated as earnings, and would constitute employment income under the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003/S7 2(a) and (b),
- if the remuneration waived or repaid is disallowed as a deduction in computing the employer’s profits for income tax or corporation tax, or is brought into the charge for these purposes. You should obtain confirmation of this before accepting that the section applies.
There is no time limit on the waiver or repayment.

There is a distinction between ‘remuneration’, the word used in IHTA84/S14, and pensions. Accordingly, it is considered that IHTA84/S14 does not apply to pensions. Any case where this is disputed should be referred to Technical.

Certain foreign remuneration attracts a 100% deduction for the purposes of Income Tax. Though not in fact chargeable to tax, it may be assessable and that is enough to bring it within IHTA84/S14.
Axiom Manufacturing Services Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Axiom Manufacturing Services Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Modified papers for GCSE, AS and A level: 2014 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Numbers of modified papers provided by exam boards for use in each summer exam series.

These figures were originally reported as part of Ofqual’s annual access arrangements official statistics, published between 2014 and 2024.

Following the withdrawal of those statistics in 2025, the modified papers data has been republished in this separate release to allow continued access for users.

For more details, see the access arrangements statistics landing page (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/statistics-access-arrangements-for-gcse-as-and-a-level).
Lighthouse Homes
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 Lighthouse Homes 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 Lighthouse Homes 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
- 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.
Vexatious litigants
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-02)

List of vexatious litigants, banned from starting court cases without permission.

Vexatious litigants are individuals who persistently take legal action against others in cases without any merit, who are forbidden from starting civil cases in courts without permission.

You cannot apply for help with fees (https://www.gov.uk/get-help-with-court-fees) if you are listed as a vexatious litigant.

Vexatious litigants must apply to the High Court for permission to start a civil case in court. If you need to apply for permission, you must pay the full court fee. If successful, you can apply for a refund by completing and submitting form EX160 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-help-with-court-and-tribunal-fees) to the court within 3 months of the decision.

You must provide evidence for any application, as well as a sealed copy of the order granting you permission to issue proceedings.

Vexatious litigants
Pesticide emergency authorisation denied for 2025 to protect bees
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)

An emergency authorisation for Cruiser SB, a neonicotinoid pesticide, will not be granted

An emergency application for the use of a neonicotinoid pesticide on sugar beet in England will not be granted, the Government has confirmed today (Thursday 23 January).

This is the first time in five years that an emergency authorisation of Cruiser SB – which contains the neonicotinoid thiamethoxam – has not been approved for use on sugar beet.

There is clear and abundant evidence that this neonicotinoid is extremely toxic to pollinators such as bees. Even at doses that are not directly fatal to bees, it can cause cognitive problems impacting foraging abilities and the productivity of hives.

Environment Minister Emma Hardy said:

“Britain is currently one of the most nature depleted countries in the world.

“This government is committed to protecting bees from toxic neonicotinoid pesticides, while working with our farmers to find new ways to protect crops and support a profitable farming sector.

“We recognise the threat that virus yellows can pose to sugar beet growers, and we will continue to support industry to develop alternatives to neonicotinoids on sugar beet that are effective at high levels of yellows virus infection.”

The decision is based on robust assessments of environmental, health and economic risks and benefits, and advice from Defra’s Chief Scientific Adviser, its economists, the Health and Safety Executive and the UK Expert Committee on Pesticides.

The government has provided research funding through the Farming Futures Fund to look at the potential for precision breeding in producing virus-resistant varieties of sugar beet.

Defra is committed to supporting farmers to tackle pests effectively and sustainably. We will continue to help farmers to use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques through the Sustainable Farming Incentive – IPM can help reduce the need for chemical pesticides while boosting crop health and resilience.

Additional information:

An application for emergency authorisation to use Cruiser SB on the sugar beet crop in England for 2025 to control aphids carrying the virus yellows complex was received from British Sugar and the National Farmers’ Union.

£5 billion was set aside in the Budget for farming over two years, including the single biggest amount of money ever allocated for sustainable food production and nature recovery.
Professor Sir Charles Godfray
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Charles Godfray is Professor of Population Biology and Director of the Oxford Martin School at the University of Oxford where he also leads the School’s Future of Food Programme. He has broad research interests including ecology, epidemiology and evolutionary biology, and the interplay of science and policy. He served as chair of the Lead Expert Group of the Foresight Project on the Future of Food (2011), chaired Defra’s Science Advisory Council (2015 to 2021) and has been President of the British Ecological Society (2009 to 2011). He is a Fellow of the Royal Society.

Charles Godfray is Professor of Population Biology and Director of the Oxford Martin School at the University of Oxford where he also leads the School’s Future of Food Programme. He has broad research interests including ecology, epidemiology and evolutionary biology, and the interplay of science and policy.

He served as chair of the Lead Expert Group of the Foresight Project on the Future of Food (2011), chaired Defra’s Science Advisory Council (2015 to 2021) and has been President of the British Ecological Society (2009 to 2011).

He is a Fellow of the Royal Society.
Nottingham City Council: Commissioner appointment letters (updated 21 November 2025)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Letters confirming Commissioner appointments at Nottingham City Council.

Copies of letters from James Blythe, Deputy Director, Local Government Stewardship and Intervention at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to:
- Sharon Kemp, appointing her as Lead Commissioner
- Tony McArdle OBE, appointing him as Commissioner
Interactive Technical Solutions 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 Interactive Technical Solutions 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 Interactive Technical Solutions 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:

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.
DCMS sector economic estimates: Business demographics
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

This series brings together the most up to date DCMS sector business demographics (number and characteristics of businesses) datasets.

Headline finding

As of 2025, the DCMS sectors make up 21.9% of all registered UK businesses

About

DCMS business demographics estimates provide an overview of the number and characteristics of businesses in DCMS sectors and the UK overall. They provide a measure of the number of businesses in industries within DCMS’s remit, a breakdown of the number of businesses by size (turnover and employment band), and the number of business sites in each geographical region of the UK.

All estimates on this page represent the latest version according to updates in methodology.

Included estimates:

The number and characteristics of businesses are calculated based on the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Inter-Departmental Business Register (IDBR). These estimates are produced annually with each dataset covering a snapshot of one day from the IDBR. These estimates contain a measure of the number of businesses in the DCMS sectors (and UK overall) as well as breakdowns by turnover band, employment band and location of business sites.

For more information on how these estimates are produced, please refer to the relevant technical report for each release.

Latest release:

DCMS Economic Estimates: Business Demographics, 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/dcms-economic-estimates-business-demographics-2025)
October Catch Limit Review
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

October Catch Limit Review

There are no catch limit changes proposed for October.

If you have any concerns or suggested changes, please contact us using the details below:

Katie James: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Jacob Bestwick: xx-xxxx-xxxx

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
P Palmer v KP Property Maintenance Ltd in liquidation: 6016921/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in P Palmer v KP Property Maintenance Ltd in liquidation: 6016921/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693061ef5b5198836f303fff/Philip_Palmer_v_KP_Property_Manintenance_Ltd_in_Liquidation-6016921-2024-Judgment.pdf).
Hadley & Leegomery 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 Hadley & Leegomery 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 Hadley & Leegomery 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
- 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.
Mr A Agyeman v Sodexo Ltd: 6023504/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Agyeman v Sodexo Ltd: 6023504/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689ca59d87bf475940723f42/Mr_A_Agyeman_v_Sodexo_limited_-_6023504-2024.pdf).
Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy sets out how the government will work together with partners to respond to young peoples’ priorities over the next decade.

The government wants young people, no matter their background, to have the skills, opportunities, and connections to thrive and to be empowered to shape their own lives and the community around them.

Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy sets out how the government will work together with partners to respond to young peoples’ priorities over the next decade. It has been co-produced with more than 14,000 young people aged 10 to 21 (and those with SEN/D up to age 25) across England. Their priorities fed into a landmark State of the Nation report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/youth-matters-state-of-the-nation) published alongside the strategy.

In 10 years, we want to have:
- halved the gap in who gets to do enriching activities between disadvantaged young people and their peers
- half a million more young people with access to an adult who can listen to and support them outside of their home
Central to this will be key shifts in how we deliver across government for and with young people: from national to local, from fragmented to collaborative, and from excluded to empowered. It is underpinned by significant investment into enriching activities and youth facilities as well as into the local system of support for young people, from trusted adults to preventative services.

Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy is a call to action for all across the country to work towards the vision of the strategy and ensure young people are prepared for both future challenges and opportunities.

Read an accessible, mobile-friendly version of the summary report for Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/youth-matters-your-national-youth-strategy-summary-report)

You can also read this report as a PDF (attached to this page). If you are using your phone, you might need to view the PDF horizontally. The PDF version may not be fully accessible for screen readers.
FCDO Programme Operating Framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

The Programme Operating Framework (PrOF) sets the standard for how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) delivers its programmes and projects.

The PrOF provides the framework, mandatory rules and guiding principles for the implementation of FCDO delivered policy programming. The PrOF Rules do not cover non-policy programme elements of FCDO’s work (such as, human resources, security and estates).

The PrOF enables programme delivery excellence across FCDO’s global network building on UK government best practice.

This will help to ensure FCDO delivers against its vision to:
- build shared global prosperity
- eradicate poverty
- tackle climate change
- strengthen the international rule of law and global security
- promote free open societies
FCDO maintains high standards of programme delivery, risk management and due diligence, in the wide range of difficult places we work. We take evidence-based decisions, apply professional judgement, act proportionately, learn and share lessons, ensure a clear audit trail of our decisions and be properly accountable to UK taxpayers in everything we do.
The THOMAS Project
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 The THOMAS Project 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 The THOMAS Project 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
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the Career Transition Partnership (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.
AB Agri 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 AB Agri 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 AB Agri Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
We also pledge the following:

Guaranteed interviews: We will guarantee interviews for serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families who meet the minimum essential criteria

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.
Pall-Ex London 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 Pall-Ex London 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 Pall-Ex London Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
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.
Priority change of circumstances for sponsors
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Guidance on the priority change of circumstances service for Worker or Temporary Worker sponsors.

Guidance about the priority service for Worker or Temporary Worker employers sponsoring foreign workers. It gives information about the service and how to apply.

Full guidance on how to submit a change of circumstances request on the sponsorship management system (SMS) can be found in the SMS Manual (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/manage-your-sponsorship-licence-sms-user-manual).
Recyclability assessment methodology: materials and outputs
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

How to categorise and rate individual materials under the recyclability assessment methodology (RAM).

This is detailed technical guidance for the recyclability assessment methodology (RAM).

There are sections on each of the materials that much be assessed for the RAM. Each section explains:
- what kind of packaging units or components belong in this category
- the recyclability of sub-materials when assessed against 4 factors - collection, sortation, reprocessing and application
- an output for each sub-material - red, amber or green
This output should be recorded and submitted when you report your packaging data (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-report-packaging-data).

You should read this guide alongside other RAM information that covers:

how to assess your packaging waste (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/recycling-assessment-methodology-how-to-assess-your-packaging-waste)

definitions and background (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/recycling-assessment-methodology-background-and-definitions) - this explains the stages of recyclability and some technical terms

clarifications and additional information (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/recyclability-assessment-methodology-supplementary-guidance) to help you carry out your RAM assessment

the RAM decision tree (https://defracollectionandpackagingreform.createsend1.com/t/t-i-suytduy-l-i/)

The RAM is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/methodoleg-asesu-ailgylchadwyedd-cyhoeddwyd-rhagfyr-2024).

June 2025 regulatory position statement on the RAM

The environmental regulators have issued a statement on collecting and reporting data under the RAM.

This only applies to Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) data collection and reporting. It does not apply to any other data you must collect and report for EPR for packaging.

Read the regulatory position statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/packuk-common-2025-recyclability-assessment-requirements/packuk-2025-recyclability-assessment-requirements) to understand how this affects your data submission.
Mrs T Payne v Kent County Council: 2304031/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs T Payne v Kent County Council: 2304031/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d1366d8c739d679fb1dbd6/Mrs_T_Payne_-v-_Kent_County_Council_2304031-2020_Strike-Out_Judgment_20.09.25.pdf).
1-36 Victoria court, Stocks Park Drive, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6DF : MAN/00BL/LDC/2024/0073
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Northern Region Judge  N Swain and Members Ms J O’Hare Sitting on 20 June 2025

Read the full decision in 1-36 Victoria court, Stocks Park Drive, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6DF : MAN/00BL/LDC/2024/0073 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686bc2fda08d3a3ca3b67809/1-36_Victoria_Court_Decision.pdf)
The UK strongly condemns the violence that continues to undermine efforts to restore democratic rule in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti.

The security situation in Haiti remains a key concern for the United Kingdom. The impacts are devastating, especially for the most vulnerable.

OCHA data shows a rape occurs every two hours in Haiti. Of the victims, 15% are underage girls and 75% are those forced from their homes due to conflict. This is the brutal reality.

We pay tribute to Kenya for its continued leadership of the Multinational Security Support mission. The Council delivered increased security support to Haiti earlier this month and we thank the US and Panama for their leadership.

As a result, the MSS will be converted into a larger and better equipped Gang Suppression Force backed by a UN Support Office.

It is now time for the Transitional Presidential Council to step up and match the international community’s efforts. The Haitian authorities must work at pace to lay the necessary legislation to enable free and fair elections.

We call on all Haitian political actors to put their differences aside and to work together in good faith to improve governance in Haiti, particularly ahead of the 7 February deadline for elections. We welcome efforts by SRSG Ruiz Massieu to help unlock much needed progress.

The UK strongly condemns the violence that continues to undermine efforts to restore democratic rule in Haiti. Over 90% of Port-au-Prince is under the control of gangs.

We remain committed to using UN sanctions to maintain pressure on those who seek to destabilise the country and welcome the adoption of further sanctions last week. However, this does not go far enough. It is important that future sanctions target the political and economic supporters who prop up these gangs.

Children continue to bear the brunt of violence in Haiti. Armed gangs are systematically recruiting minors, fuelling a surge in exploitation, sexual and gender-based violence and abuse. These atrocities spread fear and inflict lasting trauma on Haiti’s young people.

Actions to address security should include efforts to disarm, demobilise, and reintegrate children and we encourage BINUH to continue working with the Haitian authorities on this.

Stability and lasting peace can only be achieved if the efforts of the international community are matched with decisive political action by all Haitian stakeholders, which focuses on the needs of the Haitian people, who have already suffered for far too long.
10 Thornfield Green.  Camberley, Surrey, GU17 9EY: HAV/24UG/LSC/2024/0509
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Southern Region, Judge Tessa Hingston, Kevin Ridgeway MRICS and Jayam Dalal  Lay member on 4th November 2025.

Read the full decision in GU17 9EY_HAV/24UG/LSC/2024/0509_DECISION OF THE TRIBUNAL (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692094aea0e0fb4c2936ab9b/2025-Nov-04_Determination_-_10_Thornfield_Green.pdf)
White phosphorus: general information and incident management
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

Information on phosphorus for use in responding to chemical incidents.

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

Feedback survey

Help us improve the compendium of chemical hazards by taking our short survey.

Start now (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mRRO7jVKLkutR188-d6GZg6d2bXEicBDucWgh_RXu3BURUlaWjBGUklNU0Q1NkdDVkwxM0YyM1dCTC4u&wdLOR=c1C32D18D-8781-417B-BE28-3E8C4C7B8FFE)
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)

This brings together the latest information on carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning for healthcare professionals.

This content was originally produced by Public Health England (PHE). This content is now owned and managed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

The guidance describes:
- signs and symptoms which should be looked for
- investigations which may be necessary to establish whether carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning has occurred
- how cases should be managed
- main sources of CO in the home and gives sources of further advice and information
This updates previous guidance included in the Chief Medical Officer letter of November 2010.
Liver disease profile, November 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

Update of mortality indicators in the liver disease profile.

From 2 December 2025, the liver disease profile ceased as a standalone profile.

This follows a review and streamlining of profiles to avoid duplication within Fingertips.

Where possible, indicators or equivalent data will continue to be published in other publications. These will be updated following those profile timetables and will also update in the liver disease profile. Details of the update status of its profile indicators can be found on Fingertips (https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/liver-disease).

The profile pages will continue to be available - however, the remaining indicators within the liver disease profile that are not captured in other publications will not be updated in the future.

New mortality data for the calendar year 2024 has been added to the liver disease profile. Trend data back to 2001 is also available.

The following indicators have been updated:
- mortality from hepatitis B related end-stage liver disease or hepatocellular carcinoma in persons aged under 75
- mortality from hepatitis C related end-stage liver disease or hepatocellular carcinoma in persons aged under 75
Data is presented for England, the regions and by deprivation.

For queries relating to this document, contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Disclosure notice: 14 March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

Disclosure notice of an offence under financial sanctions by charities Sahara Hands, Peculiar Peoples’ Palace Ministries and Impact Planet – failing to respond to requests for information.

OFSI issues a report in accordance with s149(3) of the Policing and Crime Act 2017 (“PACA”) against a number of charities listed in the report for a breach of Regulation 36 (6) of the Counter Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“the regulations”).
DWP and CMG: spending over £500, April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Child Maintenance Group (CMG) publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis. The ePCS replaced the government procurement card (GPC).

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:
- DWP and CMG ePCS transactions (https://data.gov.uk/dataset/c94529c9-2a1a-469d-a88a-1d52de05484f/dwp-government-procurement-card-payments)
Chesterfield Special Cylinders 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 Chesterfield Special Cylinders 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 Chesterfield Special Cylinders Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.