theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Active Northumberland
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 Active Northumberland 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 Active Northumberland recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
CG67821 - Reliefs: employee-ownership trusts: conditions: the 'trading requirement'
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)


TCGA92/S236H(4)(a)

Provides that C must meet the ‘trading requirement’, see CG67830 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg67830),
- at the time of the disposal and
- for the remainder of the tax year in which that time falls.
TCGA92/S236I(1)

C meets the ‘trading requirement’ if it is
- a trading company that is not a member of a group, see CG67830 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg67830), or
- the principal company of a trading group, see CG67831 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg67831).
Chequers Contract 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 Chequers Contract 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 Chequers Contract 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
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.
LF v OCS Food Co Ltd: 3302173/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in LF v OCS Food Co Ltd: 3302173/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/670683e7366f494ab2e7b5c1/LF_v_OCS_Food_Co_Ltd_3302173.2023_FMH_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in LF v OCS Food Co Ltd: 3302173/2023 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a9d0fc31fb10faa3148453/LF_v_OCS_Food_Co_Ltd_3302173.2023_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).
Summary Hospital-level Mortality Indicator (SHMI), Deaths associated with hospitalisation, England, June 2024 - May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-09)

Indicator reporting mortality at hospital trust level across the NHS. This indicator is produced on a monthly basis and gives an indication for each non-specialist acute hospital trust in England whether the observed number of deaths within 30 days of discharge from hospital was higher than expected, lower than expected or as expected when compared to the national baseline.

The Summary Hospital-level Mortality Indicator (SHMI) reports on mortality at trust level across the NHS in England using a standard and transparent methodology. It is produced and published monthly as a Accredited Official Statistic by NHS England.

The SHMI is the ratio between the actual number of patients who die following hospitalisation at the trust and the number that would be expected to die on the basis of average England figures, given the characteristics of the patients treated there.
Product Recall: RCR PRO Ultegra & RCR PRO Dura Ace Bikes sold by Decathlon (2508-0206)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

Product Recall for RCR PRO Ultegra & RCR PRO Dura Ace Bikes presenting a risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: RCR PRO Ultegra & RCR PRO Dura Ace Bikes sold by Decathlon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the wheel rims may fail during use.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the outer carbon layers of the bicycle wheels can delaminate during use. This structural weakening may cause the wheel rim to fail, leading to serious falls and injuries.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

It is recommended that owners stop using the product immediately and visit the DT Swiss recall website for further information, including on how to identify if you own an affected product: https://www.swissside.com/pages/hadron-product-recall. (https://www.swissside.com/pages/hadron-product-recall?srsltid=AfmBOoq0nfqFUobwPY1oYnsh3SGy5JQ4NyRXORwYNDHZb28kWlIa05Jx)

Madison Cycles UK, the UK supplier for these products can also be contacted via xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Further information on the Decathlon website can be viewed here. (https://contents.mediadecathlon.com/s1301022/k$bdd23e7f6dff46889e3dc31dcb56feda/defaut.jpg?format=auto&f=969x0)

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2508-0206

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Corporate tax: Research and Development Tax Credits
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

These statistics provide information about Research and Development Tax Credits, their cost, and the nature of the companies claiming them.

Research and Development Tax Credits are a tax relief designed to encourage greater Research and Development spending, leading in turn to greater investment in innovation. They work by reducing a company’s tax bill by an amount equal to a percentage of the company’s allowable Research and Development expenditure or by giving companies a payable credit based on their expenditure.

Further details, including policy background, data suitability and coverage, are included in the Background information and quality report (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/background-information-and-quality-report-research-and-development-tax-credits).

Archived reports

Research and Development Tax Credits Statistics for previous years can be found on The National Archives website:

Research and Development Tax Credits Statistics 2024 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20250910192936/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/corporate-tax-research-and-development-tax-credit)

Research and Development Tax Credits Statistics 2023 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20240909215719/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/corporate-tax-research-and-development-tax-credit)

Research and Development Tax Credits Statistics 2022 and 2021 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230104003818/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/corporate-tax-research-and-development-tax-credit)

Research and Development Tax Credits Statistics 2020 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20210702225423/https:/www.gov.uk/government/statistics/corporate-tax-research-and-development-tax-credit)

Research and Development Tax Credits Statistics 2019 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20200711085916/https:/www.gov.uk/government/statistics/corporate-tax-research-and-development-tax-credit)

Research and Development Tax Credits Statistics for 2015 to 2018 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20190903083250/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/corporate-tax-research-and-development-tax-credit)
Jaspers Mortgage 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 Jaspers Mortgage 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 Jaspers Mortgage 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:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- 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.
Import Certificates
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-20)

Import certificates are required for non-UK licenced veterinary medicinal products which are to be placed on the UK market.

- Import certificates are required for non-UK licenced veterinary medicinal products which are to be placed on the UK market. Import certificates are only issued for a product if a supply issue has been identified or there is a clinical justification for its use.
- Where unauthorised veterinary medicinal products are stored at, or supplied from, more than one site then a separate WDIC must be in place for each premises.
- Import certificates are valid for up to one year, if after that time there are stocks of an unauthorised veterinary medicinal product remaining then a new certificate is required. If the product is no longer available on the Import System, and a new certificate cannot be obtained, then the remaining product must be returned or destroyed.
- Procedures and records must be in place to ensure that importation, possession and supply are all in accordance with valid certificates, and these records must be retained for a minimum of five years.
Relaunch of Introductory Veterinary Wholesale Qualified Person Training Course
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-22)

Online training course 11 - 12 November 2025 introducing the role and responsibilities of the Wholesale Qualified Person (WQP) and the legislative requirements for wholesale distribution.

Course content

Delivered by the VMD’s highly experienced inspectors, the event will feature a blend of lectures, discussion, and practical activities.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain practical support and guidance, engage with practical exercises featuring real-life challenges and scenarios, and network with other delegates and share best practice.

Who is this course for?

The event is suited to persons who are seeking to become a WQP, existing WQPs wishing to refresh their understanding, and for businesses looking to become wholesale dealers of veterinary medicines.

The November event is an incredibly popular training course, and part of a series of training courses specially designed with industry needs in mind. Ali Pitfield, Head of the VMD Training Centre Team, said;

“Our training events offer a unique opportunity for industry professionals and those in the veterinary sector to engage directly with our experts, and receive immediate answers to their questions. It’s fantastic to hear the training is valued by attendees.”

Feedback from attendees

Attendees from our previous WQP course said:

“Every single session was incredibly useful, as each topic covered was directly relevant to the WQP role. There were no fillers, just clear, in-depth, and practical guidance that will help any WQP navigate their responsibilities with confidence”.

“The inspectors seemed genuinely committed to supporting the industry in achieving compliance. Many thanks for that!”

“The VMD is committed to providing accessible and supportive training to industry.”

Dates of the course

This a two-part online introductory course:

Part 1: Tuesday 11 November 2025 from 9:00-13:00

Part 2: Wednesday 12 November 2025 from 9:00-13:00

Registration

If you are interested in attending the event, please visit Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introductory-veterinary-wholesale-qualified-person-training-online-course-tickets-1401561430969?aff=oddtdtcreator) for further information and to book your place.

Course cost

£495 per person with certificate of attendance.

Enquiries

If you have any questions, training enquiries or would like to contact the VMD Training Team, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Employment Data Lab
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

Impact assessments for organisations that support people into, or to progress in work.

Read the Employment Data Lab guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/employment-data-lab-information-and-guidance) for information on how how to use the Employment Data Lab, and detail on the approach used to produce the evaluation reports.

Any queries should be directed by email to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Sustainable Farming Incentive action uptake data October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Information on the number of Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreements per ITL2 area, and number of agreements containing each action.

This publication gives statistics on the uptake of actions in agreements that were live as of 1st October 2025. The data does not include any agreements that went live after 1st October 2025 or any new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreements that will go live in 2025. Information about the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme is also available on the farming blog: The Sustainable Farming Incentive - Farming (blog.gov.uk) (https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2023/09/13/sfi-pinned-post/)
Asylum accommodation: Napier Barracks, Folkestone
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Information about asylum accommodation at Napier Barracks, Folkestone.

The asylum accommodation site at Napier Barracks is based on the former Ministry of Defence site located in Folkestone, Kent.

It was identified by the Home Office under the former government as a surplus military site that was suitable to accommodate asylum seekers.

The Napier site began accommodating asylum seekers in September 2020.
Product Safety Report: Baoshishan Mini Spin Machine sold via Amazon (2504-0216)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

Product Safety Report for Baoshishan Mini Spin Machine presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Baoshishan Mini Spin Machine

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the motor has a rated voltage of 220 V, below the required 230 v required.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire as the motor has a rated voltage of 220 V, below the required 230 v required. The use of equipment on supply voltages in excess of their rating can lead to overheating, which may cause the plug to spark and catch on fire. There is also a risk of injury as the rotating drum can be accessed while the product is in use. The instructions were deemed inadequate and some of the required documentation/markings were not present.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2504-0216

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Austria: tax treaties
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Tax treaties and related documents between the UK and Austria.

2018 UK-Austria Double Taxation Convention — in force

A new convention with Austria was signed on 23 October 2018 and entered into force on 1 March 2019.

It is effective in the UK from:
- 6 April 2019 for Income and Capital Gains Tax
- 1 April 2019 for Corporation Tax
- 1 January 2020 for Austrian tax (in Austria)
2021 UK-Austria Double Taxation Convention – Competent Authority Agreement – Certificates of Residence (extension) — in force

The extension of the mutual agreement regarding the acceptance in Austria of certificates confirming that a person is resident in the UK in accordance with Article 4 of the Convention.

2020 UK-Austria Double Taxation Convention – Competent Authority Agreement – Relief at source — in force

The mutual agreement shall be applicable for claiming relief at source from Austrian dividend withholding tax according to Article 10 (2) b) of the convention by companies resident in the United Kingdom according to Article 4 of the Convention through form ZS-QU2 (https://formulare.bmf.gv.at/service/formulare/inter-Steuern/pdfs/9999/ZS-QU2.pdf).

2020 UK-Austria Double Taxation Convention – Competent Authority Agreement – Certificates of Residence — in force

The mutual agreement regarding the acceptance in Austria of certificates confirming that a person is resident in the UK in accordance with Article 4 of the Convention.
A Javed v National Campaigns International Ltd T/a Oceanic Group: 4105566/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Javed v National Campaigns International Ltd T/a Oceanic Group: 4105566/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6798d8d5e0edc3fbb06063f1/A_Javed_v_National_Campaigns_International_Limited_t-a_Oceanic_Group_-_4105566.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr L Andrews v The Warren of Hull Ltd: 6010619/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Andrews v The Warren of Hull Ltd: 6010619/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690b4949b04a520c505184d4/Lee_Andrews_v_The_Warren_of_Hull_Ltd_6010619-2024.pdf).
Miss R Galvin v Central Bedfordshire Council: 6019176/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss R Galvin v Central Bedfordshire Council: 6019176/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692d8669b3b9afff34e962ba/Miss_R_Galvin_v_Central_Bedfordshire_Council_6019176_2024_Judgment.pdf).
Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: Gender, Peace and Security programme summaries 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

This page includes summaries of Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) Gender, Peace and Security programmes covering 2023 to 2024.

Programme summaries give an annual overview of each Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programme. They explain what support the CSSF provided and intended outcomes, stating:

where the programme worked

what it is trying to achieve

the budget

the programme length

They break down programme activity into individual components or projects, with details of the lead UK government department and the organisations that are implementing the programme. View further detail on the programme summary form (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/understanding-a-conflict-stability-and-security-fund-programme-summary).

The CSSF aims to publish information for all programmes. However, because some of the CSSF’s work is very sensitive, we cannot publish details of all programmes. The 2 main reasons are:

to protect national security interests

for the safety and security of beneficiaries, partners and partner governments

The UK Integrated Security Fund (UKISF) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-integrated-security-fund/about) replaced the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund in April 2024.
Common specification requirements for in vitro diagnostic devices
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

MHRA seeks views on possible amendments to the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 to include common specification requirements for manufacturers of IVD devices.

MHRA is inviting members of the public, including the patients, medical device researchers, developers, manufacturers and suppliers, clinicians, other healthcare professionals to provide their views on the introduction of common specification requirements to the regulatory framework before IVD devices can be placed on the GB market. We are also seeking views on the removal of the Coronavirus Test Device Approval (CTDA) process (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-test-approval-how-to-apply) to avoid duplication of regulatory requirements for COVID-19 tests against the Common Specification requirements.
Bluetongue serotype 3 vaccine advisory note for veterinarians
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Advisory note from the UK Chief Veterinary Officer for veterinarians prescribing BTV-3 vaccines.

Three BTV-3 vaccines have been permitted for use and have marketing authorisations for use in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. You can only use these vaccines if your use is compliant with a valid licence or declaration. Vets must read the advisory note before prescribing any BTV-3 vaccine.

The UK Chief Veterinary Officer asks vets to record all vaccines prescribed (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/report-the-prescription-of-a-btv-3-vaccination) to support our analysis of this disease and its vaccines, and to inform relevant authorities of any adverse effects.

You can read more about BTV-3 vaccine rules, limitations, permits and licences (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bluetongue-serotype-3-btv-3-vaccine-permits), or information on how your data is stored (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/animal-and-plant-heath-agency-privacy-notices/exotic-notifiable-and-reportable-diseases-privacy-notice).
Mr J Edwards v Abacus Architechts Ltd: 6008144/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Edwards v Abacus Architechts Ltd: 6008144/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b7583364b9f6b3f313dd6c/Mr_J_Edwards_v_Abacus_Architechts_Limited_-_6008144_2024_-_Final.pdf).
Timber certification schemes (Category A evidence): evaluation criteria
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

This framework sets out how we review schemes approved as ‘Category A evidence’ to check for compliance.

This document sets out the criteria used by UK government to evaluate forest certification schemes. The criteria were updated in February 2025.

There are a number of timber certification schemes available. UK government uses this framework to assess if a scheme provides evidence that it meets the requirements for legal and sustainable timber sources.
Student-level equalities analysis for A level and VTQs – 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

A summary of the analysis of how attainment gaps for students with different characteristics and socio-economic status vary over time.

This is the executive summary of an interactive report (https://analytics.ofqual.gov.uk/apps/AllQualifications/Equalities/) presenting Ofqual’s equalities analysis of A levels and a subset of vocational and technical qualifications.

This analysis highlights how differences in results between groups of students with different protected characteristics and socio-economic status have changed in 2025 in relation to previous years.
PAYE: relocation costs (P11D WS5)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-05)

Use form P11D WS5 if you're an employer and need to work out the cash equivalent of providing relocation expenses and benefits to an employee.

If you’re an employer, you can use the P11D WS5 worksheet to calculate the cash equivalent of relocation expenses and benefits you provide to an employee or director.

You do not have to use this form, but you may find it a useful.

Email HMRC to ask for this form in Welsh (Cymraeg) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/welsh-language-helplines#email).

Related forms and guidance

Expenses and benefits: relocation costs (https://www.gov.uk/expenses-and-benefits-relocation) Guidance for employers who provide relocation costs to employees.

Expenses and benefits for employers (https://www.gov.uk/employer-reporting-expenses-benefits) Guidance for employers who provide expenses or benefits to employees or directors.

480: Expenses and benefits - a tax guide (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/480-expenses-and-benefits-a-tax-guide) Guidance on tax law relating to expenses payments and benefits received by directors and employees.
Organised Immigration Crime Summit organised by the United Kingdom on the 31 March 2025: UK statement to the OSCE
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

Ambassador Holland updates on UK and partners' efforts to fight against Organised Immigration Crime and the protection of our collective border security.

Thank you Chair.

I would like to update the Council on the Organised Immigration Crime Summit convened by the UK in London earlier this week. The Summit brought together a range of partners, countries and international organisations in the global fight against Organised Immigration Crime and the protection of our collective border security.

The threat from Organised Immigration Crime is increasing in scale and complexity, spanning multiple countries, nationalities, and criminal methodologies. Criminal gangs are now using sophisticated online tactics to lure potential customers. They are abusing legitimate supply chains, and they are using criminal financial networks to facilitate dangerous and illegal journeys which put thousands of lives at risk each year.

This is a global threat, with no respect for national borders. Without firm action, organised crime groups will continue to profit at the expense of vulnerable migrants and international security.

We must strengthen global cooperation, disrupt criminal networks, and prevent further loss of life.

No single country can tackle these criminal gangs alone. Only a coordinated international response, across the whole irregular migration route, can effectively dismantle these networks. Disrupting criminal financial flows, particularly the cross-border movement of illicit cash and commodities, requires all countries to work together across supply chains.

This event engaged both European nations and key source and transit countries, ensuring a broader, more comprehensive approach to tackling Organised Immigration Crime. It delivered across Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, and North America by strengthening international partnerships, enhancing intelligence-sharing, and implementing targeted disruptions to crime networks.

Through effective partnerships and shared international commitments, we can deliver change. Together, we can dismantle the online advertising and recruitment networks used by criminal gangs, target the financial enablers of irregular migration through operational disruption and promote an integrated approach to better understanding the scale of Organised Immigration Crime financial flows.

I look forward to next week’s Security Committee meeting on irregular migration which I hope can consider the OSCE’s role on this issue. Tackling irregular migration, and specifically, people smuggling, requires a united, determined, sustained and sustainable, effort. Together, we can drive meaningful action, ensuring a safer and more secure future for all.

Thank you.
Thriving Alone CIC
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 Thriving Alone CIC 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 Thriving Alone CIC 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.
Russia still refuses to engage seriously on peace and continues to undermine the OSCE as a platform for dialogue: UK statement to the OSCE
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Ambassador Holland highlights Russia’s ongoing refusal to engage seriously in peace talks, its escalation of attacks on Ukraine, and its misuse of the OSCE to spread disinformation. The UK reaffirms its support for Ukraine and calls for the OSCE to remain a forum for genuine dialogue.

Thank you, Madam Chair.

Russia has had many opportunities to engage meaningfully in peace talks to end its illegal war in Ukraine. And each time, it has refused to do so: rejecting a proposed ceasefire offered by the US and Ukraine, refusing President Zelensky’s offer of a bilateral or trilateral meeting and repeating maximalist settlement demands that would amount to Ukraine’s capitulation.

Alongside its intransigence on peace talks, Russia has escalated its attacks against innocent civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. And a kindergarten was among the sites struck yesterday in a bombardment that killed seven people, including two children.

We support President Trump and President Zelenskyy’s efforts to secure a just and lasting peace. As my Prime Minister and other European leaders said on Tuesday, we strongly agree with President Trump’s position that the fighting should stop immediately, and that the current line of contact should be the starting point of negotiations.

President Putin’s refusal to engage seriously with these efforts is yet further evidence that Ukraine is the only party serious about peace. Ukraine’s security is our security. Therefore, it is important to us that they remain as strong as possible. So, we will continue our support to Ukraine to ensure that it has the tools it needs to defend itself and remains resilient. We cannot allow the lesson from this conflict to be that aggression pays. We remain committed to the Helsinki principle that borders cannot be changed by force.

Madam Chair, I would also like to use this opportunity to condemn Russia’s use of this Council to spread accusations of false flag and sabotage operations linked to the UK and “the West”. We do not respond to each individual example of this because such unsubstantiated conspiracy theories are not deserving of a running commentary from their subjects. Everybody here knows that these accusations are designed to distract attention from Russia’s illegal war.

But the point I would like to register in all seriousness is that there is a more dangerous consequence to such claims. The OSCE should remain a useful platform for participating States to deliver and receive deterrence and risk-reduction messaging. It is far more difficult for these meetings to serve this purpose when we are inundated with Russian disinformation.

The OSCE must remain a forum for genuine dialogue. Using it as a stage for propaganda makes this vital function a lot harder.

Thank you.
Rohan Sivanandan
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Rohan Sivanandan is a non-executive director for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and holds a non-executive director role for the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) leading on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). He was appointed as a lay member of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel from 1 June 2021.

Rohan Sivanandan is a non-executive director for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and holds a non-executive director role for the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) leading on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

He was appointed as a lay member of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel from 1 June 2021.
Mrs S Vickerage v Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: 1401661/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S Vickerage v Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692842ff345e31ab14ecf649/Mrs_S_Vickerage_-vs-_Dorset_County_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_Judgment.pdf).
V Osborn v Downsview Primary (comm) and Kent County Council: 2306318/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in V Osborn v Downsview Primary (comm) and Kent County Council: 2306318/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f89710529ccfa62ea39a53/V_Osborn_v_Downsview_Primary__comm__abd_Kent_County_Council_2306316-2020__so_jud_pub.pdf).
Early years expansion grant 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Guidance for local authorities on the early years expansion grant conditions, methodology and allocations.

The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) closed on 31 March 2025. All activity has moved to the Department for Education (DfE). You should continue to follow this guidance.

This guidance is for:
- local authorities
We are providing £75 million in additional funding to local authorities in 2025 to 2026 to support early years providers as they deliver the final phase of expansion to the working parent entitlements from September 2025. This funding will be distributed via the early years expansion grant which will be paid to local authorities in July 2025.

Conditions of Grant

This document contains guidance setting out details of the early years expansion grant, explaining how local authority level funding has been set, and how the Department for Education expects local authorities to pass funding on to providers locally. It also includes the terms and conditions to which this grant is subject.

Methodology

This document sets out the methodology for the early years expansion grant. It confirms the method and data used to create the early years expansion grant rates and allocations.

Allocations

This document sets out the individual local authority level allocations for the early years expansion grant. These allocations will be paid in July 2025.
Southern Counties Car Deliveries 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 Southern Counties Car Deliveries 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 Southern Counties Car Deliveries ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Export meat and meat products to Burkina Faso: certificate 7227
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

Apply online to export meat and meat products to Burkina Faso.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA (#other-ways).

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684fe4db4734883ca9f79e4b/7227NFG.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export meat and meat products to Burkina Faso: EHC 7227, version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684fe57106337b7382f79e49/7227EHC_V1.pdf).

2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/7227EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
- apply for blocks of certificates
Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684fe4db4734883ca9f79e4b/7227NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export meat and meat products to Burkina Faso: EHC 7227, version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684fe57106337b7382f79e49/7227EHC_V1.pdf).

Upload your application (https://selfservice.daera-ni.gov.uk/Daera/Forms/#/export).

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).