theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Elswick Family Practice
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 Elswick Family Practice 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 Elswick Family Practice recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Condition Improvement Fund: 2022 to 2023 outcome
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Information for academies, sixth-form colleges and voluntary-aided schools about the outcome of the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) 2022 to 2023.

CIF 2022 to 2023: successful applications

This document published by the Department for Education (DfE) outlines the Condition Improvement Fund 2022 to 2023 outcome. CIF 2022 to 2023 will provide funding of £498 million for 1,405 projects at 1,129 academies, sixth-form colleges and voluntary-aided schools.

We have contacted all applicants to tell them the outcome of their application and set out next steps.

CIF 2022 to 2023: additional successful projects

An additional 3 projects totalling £1 million have been funded following an internal review by the department. These projects have been added to the published list of successful applicants.

We have contacted all applicants to tell them the outcome of their application and set out next steps.

CIF 2022 to 2023: appeals

We have published the list of successful appeals for the CIF 2022 to 2023 round. This will provide funding of £18 million for 42 projects at 42 academies, sixth-form colleges and voluntary-aided schools.

If you submitted an appeal and your project appears on this list, we will contact you to confirm what happens next.

If your project does not appear on the list, then your appeal has not been successful. This decision is final. There is no further stage in the appeals process and we are unable to consider any requests to review this decision.

Feedback, scores and guidance are available through the CIF portal (https://dfe-capital.microsoftcrmportals.com/SignIn?ReturnUrl=%2F).

Final funding outcomes

We have published the final funding outcomes for the CIF 2022 to 2023 round. These make up the total amount of funding allocated to projects.

Contact

If you need further advice, contact us using the Customer Help Portal (https://customerhelpportal.education.gov.uk/).
Mr A Soyege v Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd: 1306993/2020 and others
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Soyege v Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx and others - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/649ae1e3b4d6ef000c038f83/Mr_A_Soyege_v_Solicitors_Regulation_Authority_Ltd_-_1306993_2020_-_Full_with_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Soyege v Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx and others - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b30847421271d7e45f57e2/Mr_A_Soyege_v_Solicitors_Regulation_Authority_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Costs_Judgment.pdf).
Product Recall: Moustache Friday 28, Dimanche 28 and Dimanche 29 E-Bikes (2502-0146)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Product Recall for Moustache E-Bikes presenting a serious risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: Moustache Friday 28, Dimanche 28 and Dimanche 29 E-Bikes

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the bike fork may crack or break 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 bike fork may be prone to cracking or breaking during normal use. This could cause the user to fall and injure themselves.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users. For more information, please access the Moustache Bikes website at the following link: https://moustachebikes.com/gb/en/categoriesfaq/dimanche-28-29-fork-recall/ (https://moustachebikes.com/gb/en/categoriesfaq/dimanche-28-29-fork-recall/#scrollContent)

Additional information

PSD case number: 2502-0146

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Approved manufacturers: conformity assessment
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

Apply to become or identify an approved manufacturer authorised to carry out conformity assessment.

Apply to become an approved manufacturer

Approved manufacturers are manufacturers of weighing and measuring instruments whose quality system has been certified by a UK Approved Body primarily under the Module D conformity assessment procedure, as set out in the Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016 (as amended) or Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016 (as amended). Approved manufacturers can complete conformity assessment of instruments as set out in their module certificate.

Some approved manufacturers for the Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016 can have their quality system certified by a UK Approved Body under Module D for the purposes of requalification of instruments they have manufactured. UK Approved Bodies for Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments and Measuring Instruments can be found on the UK Market Conformity Assessment Bodies (UKMCAB) database (https://find-a-conformity-assessment-body.service.gov.uk).

Once certified by a UK Approved Body, manufacturer details will be passed to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade via the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) which will then add you to the list of approved manufacturers below. Approved manufacturers must maintain their conformity assessment certification to remain on the list and continue to place instruments onto the UK market.

Find an approved manufacturer

NAWI / MI approved manufacturers register

OPSS maintains an up to date register of all CAB approved manufacturers:

Approved Manufacturer List – November 2025 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69256ffa5f7777c304ba7f15/OPSS_Approved_Manufacturers_List_NOV_2025.ods) (ODS, 14.1 KB)
16 to 19 subcontracting data: academic year 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Information about 16 to 19 subcontracting data for further education institutions funded by the Department for Education.

Number of 16 to 19 students in further education institutions, schools and academies who are either fully subcontracted or subcontracted for part of their study programme.

This data was collected under the former Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).

Further information

We publish our subcontracting funding rules for post-16 education and training (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/subcontracting-funding-rules-for-esfa-funded-post-16-funding-excluding-apprenticeships) annually. This guidance sets out compliance and control requirements and advice for all directly funded institutions that use third parties to deliver 16 to 19 provision.
Investigo 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 Investigo 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 Investigo 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
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.
Become a councillor
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

Find out how you can stand in an election to your local council.

Councillors are elected to local councils to represent their community. They should provide community leadership and serve and represent everyone in their ward.

They are responsible for:
- making decisions about the local area
- representing their ward
- developing and reviewing council policy
- scrutinising decisions taken by other councillors
- other administrative and legal duties
How to stand in an election

There are rules about:
- who can be a candidate
- how you become a candidate
- how you can campaign
Read the Electoral Commission guidance on:
- local government elections in England (https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/guidance-candidates-and-agents-local-government-elections-england)
- parish council elections in England (https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/guidance-candidates-parish-council-elections-england) (this includes town council elections)
- council elections in Scotland (https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/our-guidance/candidate-or-agent/council-elections-scotland)
- local elections in Wales (https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/our-guidance/candidate-or-agent/local-elections-wales)
- community council elections in Wales (https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/our-guidance/candidate-or-agent/community-council-elections-wales)
- local government elections in Northern Ireland (https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/candidate-or-agent/candidates-and-agents-local-government-elections-northern-ireland)
Get help with becoming a councillor

You can find advice and resources from:
- Be a Councillor (https://www.local.gov.uk/be-councillor), if you want to be a councillor in England
- Local Councillor (https://www.localcouncillor.scot/), if you want to be a councillor in Scotland
- Be a Councillor Wales (https://www.beacouncillor.wales/), if you want to be a councillor in Wales
- NALC (the National Association of Local Councils) (https://www.nalc.gov.uk/campaigns/becoming-a-councillor.html), if you want to be a parish or town councillor
Two non-executive directors appointed
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announces 2 new Non-Executive Board members.

A new Lead Non-Executive Board Member, Ravi Gurumurthy, and a Non-Executive Board Member, Sue Ferns, have been appointed at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

The new board members will provide independent advice, support and challenge on the department’s work, as it drives forward its mission for clean power. They bring a range of experience across the public and private sectors, alongside a wealth of knowledge on ensuring a prosperous net zero bringing new investment and thousands of jobs.

Ravi Gurumurthy is the Chief Executive of Nesta, the UK’s innovation foundation, which designs, tests and scale solutions to society’s biggest challenges from sustainability to health. Ravi has had an extensive career in innovation and government, including leading on the world’s first legally binding climate legislation.

Sue Ferns is Senior Deputy General Secretary at Prospect, responsible for the union’s work across the energy, science, climate and environment sectors. Sue is also a member of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Executive Committee, where she leads the General Council on energy, environment and sustainability. She also represents the TUC on the Net Zero Council, a partnership between government, business and civil society which supports delivery of the clean energy superpower mission.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said:

Ravi and Sue are two of the foremost figures in the clean energy sector and their extensive knowledge and experience will be an invaluable asset to the department as we deliver our mission as part of the Plan for Change, bringing energy security, lower bills and good jobs for the nation.

Ravi Gurumurthy said:

I’m delighted to join DESNZ at a critical time for the delivery of its mission. We are seeing huge innovation in our energy system, with new technologies and business models emerging. In the coming weeks, I look forward to working with colleagues across the department to reduce bills, improve energy security, and support economic growth as we make the transition to net zero.

Sue Ferns said:

Clean power will bring thousands of good, long-term jobs, for a diverse and skilled workforce, so I am pleased to be able to join DESNZ at this crucial time to support the delivery of its mission.

Ravi and Sue have been appointed for 3 years, from 1 May 2025. They join existing Non-Executive Board Member Vikas Shah.

Biographies:
- Ravi Gurumurthy (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/ravi-gurumurthy)
- Sue Ferns (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/sue-ferns)
Digital Skills in Northern Ireland 2023/24
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

This paper examines the level of digital skills of people aged 16 and over in Northern Ireland, as sourced from the Continuous Household Survey (CHS).

This paper examines the level of digital skills of people aged 16 and over in Northern Ireland, as sourced from the Continuous Household Survey (CHS). Additional analysis of digital skills levels is also provided for sex, age, labour market status, deprivation quintile (least and most deprived), disability status, and qualification level.
Children in need census 2025 to 2026: specification
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Specification and validation rules for local authorities and software suppliers preparing for the 2025 to 2026 children in need census.

This is technical information about submitting data for the children in need census (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/children-in-need-census) for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

It is for:
- suppliers of software for local authority management information systems (MIS)
- users of local authority MIS software
It explains:
- changes to the previous year’s census collection
- what data local authorities should supply at child level
- how to structure the data in XML
- how to check the data against the validation rules
D Foreman v Walon Ltd T/a BCA Automotive: 6017983/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in D Foreman v Walon Ltd T/a BCA Automotive: 6017983/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68aecdf29e1cebdd2c96a1d5/D_Foreman_v_Walon_Limited_t-a_BCA_Automotive_6017983-2024_SO_Judgment___Reasons.pdf).
Miss M Wright v SFE Chetwode Ltd and K Winter: 2601525/2024 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M Wright v SFE Chetwode Ltd and K Winter: 2601525/2024 and 2601526/2024 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66e026cf9210ba34a3ebac43/Miss_M_Wright_v_SFE_Chetwode_Ltd___Kedra_Winter_2601525.2024___2601526.2024_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss M Wright v SFE Chetwode Ltd and K Winter: 2601525/2024 and Others - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677e9bdf99c93b7286a397f2/Ms_M_Wright_v_SFE_Chetwode_Limited___Ms_K_Winter_2601525.2024_2601526.2024___2601808.2024_Judgment.pdf).
Mrs A Morgan v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 115098/2009
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A Morgan v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c187e772e83aab48866c42/Mrs_A_Morgan_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ms A Smith v The Leaders Romans Group Ltd: 6000586/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Smith v The Leaders Romans Group Ltd: 6000586/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684fd492df3ce2ce31e3fa3e/Ms_A_Smith_-vs-_The_Leaders_Romans_Group_Ltd_-_6000586.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Emissions and power system: optimizing the development of electricity production in Argentina
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

Examines Argentina’s electricity system under different scenarios to assess costs, emissions, and renewable integration.

Abstract

This study examines Argentina’s electricity system under different scenarios to assess costs, emissions, and renewable integration. It highlights key trade-offs, policy recommendations, and future research areas for a sustainable energy transition.

This work is part of the Climate Compatible Growth programme.

Citation

Forquera A and Giussani L. ‘Emissions and power system: Optimizing the development of electricity production in Argentina’ version 1, Zenodo, 2025

Links

Emissions and power system: Optimizing the development of electricity production in Argentina (https://zenodo.org/records/14868013)
ECSH52600 - What is unique about visits to Accountancy service providers
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)


The payment of fees between an ASP and its customer would not normally be the way in which money is laundered. The money laundering (ML) risks are mainly surrounding the ability of ASP services to legitimise business activities or help to conceal money laundering activity (or other criminality). Businesses are attractive vehicles for money laundering, and services provided by ASPs can be used to help criminals gain legitimacy and respectability for business transactions and movements of illicit funds.

For example, consider an ASP providing a bookkeeping service for a customer and charging a fee for this service. The ML risks are not primarily in the payment of the fee for the bookkeeping service, rather they relate to how the customer could use the records created by the bookkeeper to present a money laundering or other criminal scheme as legitimate business activity.

ASP services by their nature are solutions that perfectly legitimate businesses can benefit from, but equally could be exploited by any business to facilitate or conceal money laundering, terrorist financing or proliferation financing (ML/TF/PF). An ASP needs to understand and assess the risk that the services it provides to its customer could be used to conceal or legitimise ML/TF/PF related activity, and by providing the service the ASP could itself be facilitating ML/TF/PF.

Whilst all sectors subject to The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLR 2017) need to risk assess business relationships with their customers; to do so an ASP will typically need to have a greater understanding of their customers business affairs to appropriately assess these risks.

The level of access an ASP has to its customers’ business records and transactions, and as such into their financial and business affairs, depends on the services they are providing. Some ASP services will attract sight of a customer’s bank accounts, and/or primary records, contributing to a ‘fuller picture’ of a customer’s affairs. Some may have access to a limited amount and as such be privy to a limited view of the customers affairs. For example, an ASP providing bookkeeping and accounting services to a customer would expect to have sight of business transactions and existing accounts as well as their primary records (fuller picture). An ASP providing a standalone payroll service for a customer would not have such visibility (limited picture). More information on records at an ASP visit can be found at ECSH52650 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh52650).
Gambling Commission framework document
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

The framework document sets out the broad governance framework
within which the Gambling Commission and DCMS operate.

This framework document has been agreed between the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Gambling Commission in accordance with His Majesty’s Treasury’s handbook Managing Public Money, and has been approved by His Majesty’s Treasury. It sets out the Gambling Commission’s core responsibilities; describes the governance and accountability framework that applies between the roles of DCMS and the Gambling Commission, and sets out how the day-to-day relationship works in practice, including in relation to governance and financial matters. The document does not convey any legal powers or responsibilities but both parties agree to operate within its terms.

The latest date for review and updating of this document is December 2026.
Psycho Peacock
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 Psycho Peacock 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 Psycho Peacock 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.
British Embassy Belgrade
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

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

The UK’s main aims in Serbia are to support the implementation of political, economic and social reforms, to encourage a positive role for Serbia in the region, and to help encourage peace, security, reconciliation and prosperity in the Western Balkans.

Find out more on our UK and Serbia news page (https://www.gov.uk/world/serbia/news).

We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Serbia.

You can access UK government services while in Serbia (https://www.gov.uk/world/serbia).

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

Getting help

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

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

Get an emergency travel document

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

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

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

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

Contact us to apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/serbia/british-embassy-belgrade) if you are:

If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before

If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen (https://www.gov.uk/check-british-citizen).

If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/serbia/british-embassy-belgrade).

Other consular services

Notarial and documentary services

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

Consular fees

See the full list of consular fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consular-services-fees).
Thomas Tunnock 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 Thomas Tunnock 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 Thomas Tunnock 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
- 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.
SLC announces new Glasgow apprenticeships during Scottish Apprenticeship Week
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-03)

SLC announces 12 new Glasgow apprenticeships during Scottish Apprenticeship Week

To mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week (3-7 March), the Student Loans Company (SLC) has announced it is recruiting 12 new apprentices in Glasgow.

Applications for the Student Finance Officer (SFO) Apprenticeships are now open, and successful candidates will be based in the Hillington office within the Customer Operations team.

The 12–18-month programme will start on 30th June and is being delivered in conjunction with education provider, Babington. Apprentices will work towards a SCQF level 6 in Business and Administration.

SLC supports students across the UK to invest in their futures and unlock their potential by administering loans and grants to students in universities and colleges across the UK. The new SFO apprentices will be at the heart of this operation, supporting customers through their student finance journeys and helping to process around 1.5million applications each year.

Jackie Currie, Executive Director of Customer Operations at SLC said: “It’s fantastic to be launching our latest apprentice search during Scottish Apprenticeship Week. The theme for the week is ‘Made for Business’ and I’m proud of the role that SLC plays in developing the talent of the future, through our apprenticeship programmes.

“I’m looking forward to welcoming our new apprentices to the Customer Operations Team this summer and would urge people across Glasgow and the surrounding area to apply. It’s a fantastic opportunity to work and gain experience within a large public sector organisation and achieve a recognised qualification at the same time.”

SLC currently has 29 apprentices working across all areas of the organisation, with many former apprentices continuing to progress their careers with SLC after completing their qualification.

For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/student-loans-company-hub/ (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civil-service-careers.gov.uk%2Fstudent-loans-company-hub%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMark_Kelly%40slc.co.uk%7C9e47b77457544e001c4e08dd5a4930eb%7C4c6898a98fca42f9aa9282cb3e252bc6%7C0%7C0%7C638765992587238461%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XSacBJYHP3NrxvQOoikGhD0%2FO4Guu8QiNF4QYxdl4mY%3D&reserved=0).
Communities near Dounreay socio economic support
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

Information on the socio economic work being carried out by Dounreay and the funding available.

The closure of Dounreay has the potential to result in major social and economic challenges for the area. Dounreay mitigates the impact of these challenges by working in partnership and directly with the community to develop and support initiatives which build on the economic stability the decommissioning programme provides.

In delivering the Dounreay decommissioning programme:

The largest socio economic impact provided by Dounreay comes from the nominal £200 million a year the NDA allocates to decommission the site. A significant part of this is spent in the local economy through salaries and the purchase of goods and services.

Dounreay employs around 1,300 staff and an additional 700 workers at the site employed through the supply chain.

A significant amount of the expenditure on goods and services is with companies within Caithness and north Sutherland. Around one third of Dounreay supply chain spend is with Small and Medium size Enterprises (SMEs) providing them an opportunity for sustainable growth in existing and emerging sectors.

Resources

The NDA is required under The Energy Act 2004 to consider the socio economic impacts of decommissioning on local communities. Dounreay works with the NDA in this regard to support the delivery of socio economic activities through partnerships and direct funding opportunities.

Partnerships

Dounreay and the NDA are both members of Focus North, an informal partnership created to deliver initiatives in the north mainland of Scotland with a focus on economic growth.

For further information see the Focus North website (https://www.focusnorth.scot/).

The aim is to align the NDA and Dounreay’s socio economic activities with Focus North, to maximise the combined partner resources and ensure a consistent approach to capturing opportunities in the Dounreay area.

NDA and Dounreay direct funding

In addition to direct NDA socio economic funding, Dounreay has an annual budget for socio economic grant funding of £500,000 a proportion of which is allocated through the Dounreay Communities Fund for awards up to £7,500.

Details of the NDA funding for socio economic projects along with grant funding guidance, can be found on the NDA website (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/working-with-our-communities).

Application form for NDA or Dounreay socio economic funding. (https://nda.tfaforms.net/81)

If you wish to discuss a potential application before submitting please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Gareth Linwood
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

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 Gareth Linwood

Location teacher worked: Hertfordshire, East of England

Date of professional conduct panel: 19 to 28 March 2025

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 Gareth Linwood, formerly employed in Hertfordshire, East of England.

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.
UK armed forces biannual diversity statistics: index
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

This is a biannual publication containing statistics on diversity declaration and representation of protected characteristics for military personnel employed by the Ministry of Defence.

Upcoming release dates for this publication are available here (https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?keywords=%22biannual+diversity+statistics%22&content_store_document_type=upcoming_statistics&organisations%5B%5D=ministry-of-defence&order=relevance).

Further historic statistics can be found in our previous publications: Diversity dashboard (military) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/mod-diversity-dashboard-index), Quarterly personnel report (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-armed-forces-quarterly-manning-report-statistics-index), Annual personnel report (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-armed-forces-annual-manning-statistics-index) and Tri-service personnel bulletin (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/tri-service-personnel-bulletin-statistics-index) and Maternity report (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-armed-forces-maternity-report).

Related information
- Statistics at MOD (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence/about/statistics)
- MOD statistics pre-release access list (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/defence-statistics-pre-release-access-list)
- MOD National and Official Statistics by topic (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mod-national-and-official-statistics-by-topic/mod-national-and-official-statistics-by-topic)
Milton Keynes Urgent Care Services
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 Milton Keynes Urgent Care Services 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 Milton Keynes Urgent Care Services 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.
Suit-The-Case Development 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 Suit-The-Case Development 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 Suit-The-Case Development 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:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Supporting employee Reservists with up to 75 days paid leave per annum for essential training, as specified in our Reservist Policy which we will review regularly;

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.