theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
PD Ports 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 PD Ports 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 PD Ports Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Madeley Optical Ltd at John Biddle Opticians
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 Madeley Optical Ltd at John Biddle Opticians 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 Madeley Optical Ltd at John Biddle Opticians recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
On World Children’s Day, we are reminded of the Ukrainian children who have become victims of Russia’s illegal invasion and imperialist warmongering: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine

Today, on World Children’s Day, we are reminded of the Ukrainian children who have become victims of Russia’s illegal invasion and imperialist warmongering.

Of the nearly 53,000 verified civilian casualties from the start of the full-scale invasion, more than 3,000 have been children. These figures don’t include the attack two nights ago which reportedly killed a further 26 people, including three children.

Russia has destroyed 358 educational institutions through aerial bombardments, and damaged a further 3,161. Just last month as we’ve heard, Russian strikes hit a kindergarten in Kharkiv.

These attacks are part of a larger pattern. Russia ramping up its attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure, directly resulting in even greater humanitarian crisis as winter sets in. Since May, Russia has launched the 32 largest air attacks of the entire war. The latest UN Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine report has concluded that Russia’s repeated attacks with short-range drones against civilians amount to crimes against humanity and war crimes.

But aerial attacks are not the only threat that Ukrainian children face. The Russian government has forcibly transferred children from their homes and communities. This is a naked attempt to erase Ukrainian identity, and with it, Ukraine’s future.

Let’s be clear: these actions are signs of desperation. Russia’s victory is not inevitable. They have been throwing everything at Ukraine but have made only minor territorial gains in the past four years.

And Russia’s losses are unsustainable. Over a million soldiers have been killed or wounded. The the cost of war for Russia is mounting: military spending has increased to $159 billion this year, over a third of their total budget – money that could be spent on the wellbeing of their citizens.

Yet while the rest of the world calls for a ceasefire, Russia refuses. Since March, President Zelenskyy has offered an unconditional ceasefire, but President Putin has repeatedly shown that he is not serious about ending this war.

Everyone in this chamber has taken on the responsibility to uphold international peace and security; everyone in this chamber should do everything in their power to pressure Russia to agree a ceasefire.
A McAlpine v M Slominska - Empire Freehold Investments Ltd: 2401930/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A McAlpine v M Slominska - Empire Freehold Investments Ltd: 2401930/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/668fcc77ab418ab0555923c7/A_McAlpine_v_Marika_Slominska_-_Empire_Freehold_Investments_Ltd_-_2401930_2024_.pdf).

Read the full decision in A McAlpine v M Slominska - Empire Freehold Investments Ltd: 2401930/2024 - Judgment by Consent (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f92d7c45705eb1a1513f78/Ms_A_McAlpine_v_Empire_Freehold_Investments_Ltd._2401930_2024.pdf).
Miss H Korurer v HVA (1974) Ltd: 6013880/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss H Korurer v HVA (1974) Ltd: 6013880/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c1e33572e83aab48866cc5/Miss_H_Korurer_v_HVA__1974__Ltd_-_6013880_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr A Dora v Bagels & Schmear Ltd: 3306325/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Dora v Bagels & Schmear Ltd: 3306325/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68402bca4d433cd95b9fe7c2/Mr_Allessando_Dora___v_-_Bagels___Schmear_Limited___3306325-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Advertising investigations: January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-10)

Decisions made by the MHRA following investigations into complaints about advertising for licensed medicines.

Contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you have concerns with the advertising of medicines or write to:

Advertising Standards Unit,10 South Colonnade,Canary Wharf,LondonE14 4PU

Alternatively, contact the pharmaceutical self-regulatory bodies, the Proprietary Association of Great Britain (PAGB) (http://www.pagb.co.uk/) for advertising for over the counter medicines, or the Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA) (http://www.pmcpa.org.uk/Pages/default.aspx) for advertisements to health professionals for prescription medicines.

See the Blue Guide (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/blue-guide-advertising-and-promoting-medicines) for guidance on how medicines should be promoted or advertised in the UK.
Interministerial Group for Business and Industry: communiqués
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

Notes of the meetings held by the Interministerial Group for Business and Industry.

Communiqués from the Interministerial Group for Business and Industry (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/interministerial-group-for-business-and-industry-terms-of-reference/interministerial-group-for-business-and-industry-terms-of-reference).

When ministers from the 4 UK administrations meet to discuss issues relating to business and industry we will publish a note of the meetings here.
Introduction to AI assurance
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

This guide introduces key AI assurance concepts and terms and situates them within the wider AI governance landscape.

Description

The Introduction to AI assurance provides a grounding in AI assurance for readers who are unfamiliar with the subject area. This guide introduces key AI assurance concepts and terms and situates them within the wider AI governance landscape. As an introductory guide, this document focuses on the underlying concepts of AI assurance rather than technical detail, however it will include suggestions for further reading for those interested in learning more.

As AI becomes increasingly prevalent across all sectors of the economy, it’s essential that we ensure it is well governed. AI governance refers to a range of mechanisms including laws, regulations, policies, institutions, and norms that can all be used to outline processes for making decisions about AI. The goal of these governance measures is to maximise and reap the benefits of AI technologies while mitigating potential risks and harms.

Read the Introduction to AI assurance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/introduction-to-ai-assurance)
Home Office major programmes: Accounting Officer assessments
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Accounting Officer assessment summaries for Home Office programmes and projects.

All initiatives which form part of the Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) are required to complete and publish an accounting officer’s assessment.

They are assessed against the 4 accounting officer standards as expected by Parliament and the public for use of public resources:
- regularity
- propriety
- value for money
- feasibility
Waiting times for suspected and diagnosed cancer patients for April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Information on the waiting times of people referred with suspected cancer or breast symptoms and subsequently told the outcome of their diagnosis, and treated for cancer by the NHS in England.

These reports present the validated results of the monitoring of waiting times for cancer services in England and the information for each organisation on the numbers of patients who are told they have cancer, or cancer is definitively excluded within 28 days from an urgent referral are included, broken down by route & by suspected cancer or breast symptomatic; on the numbers of patients with cancer who started first or subsequent treatment of cancer within and above 31 days from a decision to treat/earliest clinically appropriate date are included, broken down by treatment stage and modality; on the numbers of patients with cancer who started first definitive treatment for cancer within and above 62 days from an Urgent Suspected Cancer or Breast Symptomatic Referral, or Urgent Screening Referral, or Consultant Upgrade are included for each organisation, broken down by source of referral; on the numbers of patients with cancer who seen at a first outpatient attendance from an Urgent Suspected Cancer Referrals are included on the numbers of patients with cancer who seen at a first outpatient attendance from an Urgent Breast Symptomatic Referrals.

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
Mrs C J Yates v Morgan Hunt and others: 3303432/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs C-J Yates v Morgan Hunt and others: 3303432/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6272625fd3bf7f0e7a064aad/Mrs_C-J_Yates_-_v_-_Morgan_Hunt___others_-_3303432-2022_--_Interim_Relief_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs C J Yates v Morgan Hunt and others: 3303432/2022 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64e8b3a37af6dd001368efdb/Mrs_C_Yates_v_Morgan_Hunt_UK_Limited_and_Others_-_3303432-2022-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms C Yates v Umbrella-Company Ltd: 3303432/2022 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687f7039fdc190fb6b846860/Ms_C_Yates_-_v_-_Umbrella-Company_Limited___3303432-2022_-_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms C Yates v Umbrella-Company Ltd: 3303432/2022 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685bec5a89ba18761d976102/Ms_C_Yates_v_Umbrella-Company_Limited_3303432_2022_Reasons.pdf).
The Mid-Tier Contract - Award Form
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-21)

Award Form for the Mid-Tier Contract.

The signed form is the basis of the contract between you and the supplier. You must prepare this form prior to tender. It is important that the contract data and the list of mandatory and optional schedules are accurate and correct.
Indicators of potential fraud in educational organisations
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Red flags indicating potential fraud in schools, colleges and independent training providers.

This is a list of generic indicators of potential fraud. It includes:
- personal and organisational motives
- weakness of internal controls
- transactional indicators
- methods used to commit and conceal fraud
You may find it helpful to use this list as a checklist if you are concerned that fraudulent activity might be taking place in your organisation.
Examples of identical goods
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

Information and examples of identical goods.

Example 1

E-scooters that are the same make and model but supplied in different colours would be regarded as identical. The colour would be a minor difference in appearance and in all other ways the goods are the same. E-scooters of the same size where one is manufactured by a high-end brand and the other by a budget brand would not be regarded as identical. This is because, although the e-scooters may have the same characteristics, the reputation of the manufacturer is very likely to have an influence on the price of the goods.

Example 2

Steel sheets of identical chemical composition, finish and size imported for different purposes.

Although the importer is to use some of the sheets for automobile bodies, and others for furnace liners, the goods are nevertheless identical.

Example 3

Wallpaper imported by interior decorators and by wholesale distributors.

Wallpaper which is identical in all respects remains identical for the purposes of Article 2 of the agreement even if it is imported at different prices by interior decorators on the one hand and by wholesale distributors on the other.

Although differences in price might indicate differences in quality or reputation which are factors to be taken into account in considering whether goods are identical or similar, price itself is not such a factor. Adjustment for commercial level or quantity may of course be necessary in applying Article 2.

Example 4

Garden insecticide sprayers which are unassembled, and goods of identical design already assembled.

The sprayer consists of two dismountable parts:
- a pump and nozzle affixed to a lid
- a container for the insecticide
In order to use the sprayer it is disassembled, the container is filled with insecticide, and the lid is screwed on; the sprayer is then ready for use. The sprayers being compared are identical in all respects including physical characteristics, quality and reputation, except that in one case they are assembled and in the other unassembled.

An assembly operation will normally preclude treating assembled and unassembled goods as identical or similar, but when, as in this case, the goods are designed to be assembled and disassembled in the ordinary course of their use, the nature of the assembly operation would not preclude them from being considered identical.
MJ v Bestway Panacea Holdings Ltd T/a Wells Pharmacy: 1602116/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in MJ v Bestway Panacea Holdings Ltd T/a Wells Pharmacy: 1602116/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681dce81c66deec8488f7e53/1602116.2023_MJ_v_Bestway_Panacea_Holdings_Limited_t_a_Well_Pharmacy_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
Mr M A Rao v Smithers MSE Ltd: 1300024/2025 and 1300032/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M A Rao v Smithers MSE Ltd: 1300024/2025 and 1300032/2025 - Partial Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691d94030dcbf6343e9a29dd/Muhammad_Aslam_Rao_v_Smithers_MSE_Limited_-_Judgment_-_1300032.2025_and_1300024.2025.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M A Rao v Smithers MSE Ltd: 1300024/2025 and 1300032/2025 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691d942d0dcbf6343e9a29de/Muhammad_Aslam_Rao_v_Smithers_MSE_Limited_-_Reconsideration_Judgment_-_1300032.2025_and_1300024.2025.pdf).
VATRESNI1100 - Introduction: Scope of this guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


VAT manuals are the main reference material for people working on VAT in HMRC. They outline formal procedures and work systems and give managers and staff the Department’s rules and guidelines and general advice on interpreting them.

The guidance is aimed at HM Revenue and Customs and should not be relied upon by businesses in calculating their taxes and duties.

This manual (VATRESNI)provides guidance on the VAT Retail Scheme in Northern Ireland which has been in operation since 11pm on the 31 December 2020.

Guidance on the VAT Retail Export Scheme as operated in the UK until 11pm on the 31 December 2020 can be found in VATRES which has been archived.
Mr C Wheeler v Swimming Nature Holdings Ltd: 2219252/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Wheeler v Swimming Nature Holdings Ltd: 2219252/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f79f2545705eb1a1513eb4/Mr_C_Wheeler_v_Swimming_Nature_Holdings_Limited_-_2219252-2023.pdf).
S Messi v S Brosnan and Others: 2304116/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Messi v S Brosnan and Others: 2304116/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6762b0683229e84d9bbde76c/Mrs_S_Messi_v_Sonia_Brosnan_c-o_Zoom_Recruitment_Services_Ltd_and_Others_2304116-2023_Reserved_Judgment_and_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in S Messi v S Brosnan and Others: 2304116/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677fcf2b22a085c5ff5c0530/Sandra_Messi_v_1__Sonia_Brosnan_2__Christopher_Brown_3__Matthew_Clarke_Bibendum_Ltd_2304116-2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in S Messi v S Brosnan and Others: 2304116/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678e6f95432c55fe2988f671/Mrs_S_Messi_v_Sonia_Brosnan_and_Others_2304116-2023_Reserved_Judgment_and_Reasons.pdf).
Consultation response on explosives precursors controls in Northern Ireland
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

Government response to the consultation on the proposed amendments to the Control of Explosives Precursors etc. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014

On 27 May 2025, the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) launched a public consultation (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/northern-ireland-office-launches-consultation-on-proposed-amendments-to-the-control-of-explosives-precursors-etc-regulations-northern-ireland-2014) seeking views on proposed amendments to the Control of Explosives Precursors etc. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014. These proposals seek to strengthen the control of explosives precursors in Northern Ireland and bring in similar measures to those found in Great Britain.

The consultation closed on 19 August 2025. This document provides an analysis of the responses received and the subsequent decision the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has made to introduce legislation to implement these proposals.

The response can be found here: Explosives Precursors Consultation Response - November 2025 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6911c0b2ece74c08fbaa63f7/NIO_-_Explosives_Precursors_Consultation_Response_-_November_2025.pdf) (PDF, 457 KB, 15 pages)
S.TWO Consult 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 S.TWO Consult 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 S.TWO Consult 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.
Political social networks and women’s political representation
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Study conducted a large randomised controlled trial with half of the female ward members in Nepal to understand their aspirations for higher office.

Abstract

The study found that informing female members about increased chances of their selection and election in non-quota-protected seats increases the probability that they vie for ward chair. However, while many female ward members applied for higher positions, parties rarely gave them a ticket.

This is an part of the Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG) programme.

Citation

Rohini P and others. ‘Political social networks and women’s political representation’ STEG Project Policy Brief, 2025

Links

Political social networks and women’s political representation (https://steg.cepr.org/publications/political-social-networks-and-womens-political-representation)
The Willows Insurance 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 The Willows Insurance 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 The Willows Insurance 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
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Data Protection People 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 Data Protection People 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 Data Protection People 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
- 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.
Passports and citizenship data: Q4 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Data on passports and citizenship related activities.

This document contains data on:
- passport application intake volumes by month
- domestic and overseas applications for new, renewed, replacement or updated or extended UK passports
- volumes of British passports issued following applications lodged in the UK by quarter
- volumes of initial contact following British passport applications lodged in the UK by quarter
- passport applications in the system by quarter
- number of British Citizenship applications received and input, or applications that are submitted online
- percentage of British Citizenship applications processed within service standards
- British Citizenship applications Work-In-Progress
- HMPO - applicant experience survey results
- citizenship - applicant experience survey results
The Matthew Project
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 The Matthew Project recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
Mr D Murrell v I Ward (Ward & Son Carriers): 1807230/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Murrell v I Ward (Ward & Son Carriers): xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a1f5a808d82b458c553bd1/Mr_D_Murrell_v_Ian_Ward__Ward___Son_Carriers__-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Rule_22_Judgment.pdf).
Challenge a Childcare Service application decision
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

Ask HMRC to review your Tax-Free Childcare or free childcare for working parents application if you disagree with a decision that you are not eligible.

When to ask for a review

If you think our decision about a Childcare Service application is wrong, you can make a request to challenge a childcare decision. This is known as a mandatory review. You can use it to:
- ask for a Childcare Service application decision to be looked at again
- tell us why the decision we have made is wrong
- give any evidence to support the reason for your challenge
You should make the request no later than 30 days after the date you received our original decision letter or message. If you send us the request after 30 days, you will need to tell us why it is late. We’ll then let you know if we have accepted your request.

Who can ask for a review

The person who applied to be the Childcare Service account holder can ask for a mandatory review.

Who should not ask for a review

You cannot use this form if you were told you are not eligible because:
- we cannot find your partner’s details ― you should contact the Childcare Service helpline (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/childcare-service-helpline)
- you think you used the wrong information when you originally applied ― you can apply again (https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-tax-free-childcare?step-by-step-nav=d78aeaf6-1747-4d72-9619-f16efb4dd89d) using the online service
What you’ll need

To use the online form you will need:
- your National Insurance number
- the date of the original decision
- the letter or message we sent you
- the reason why you think the decision is wrong
You can upload documents as supporting evidence that show you are eligible to claim. We may ask you to send original documents at a later date.

If you have a partner and you included them on your original application, you will need to give their name and National Insurance number too.

How to ask for a review

Use the online form to ask for a mandatory review.

Start now (https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/submissions/new-form/Challenge-a-childcare-decision)

What happens next

If you are eligible

We will write to you to let you know you are eligible within 30 days.

If you are not eligible

We will write to you to let know that you are not eligible within 30 days and tell you how to make an appeal if you disagree with the decision.

If we need more information

If we need more information we will write to you and ask for it. It could take up to 45 days for us to decide if this happens.
Foreign Secretary statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan: 24 April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement following reports of violence in and around El Fasher, Sudan.

Foreign Secretary, David Lammy said:

The reports of violence in and around the city of El Fasher are appalling.

Last week, the UK gathered the international community in London to call for an end to the suffering of the Sudanese people. Yet some of the violence in Darfur has shown the hallmarks of ethnic cleansing and may amount to crimes against humanity. Both sides must de-escalate urgently in Darfur and implement UNSCR2736, which calls on the RSF to halt its siege of El Fasher and bring an immediate stop to the fighting.

The UK will continue to use all tools available to us to us to hold those responsible for atrocities to account.

The warring parties have a responsibility to end this suffering. There are no exceptions to the laws of war: both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces agreed at Jeddah to protect civilians and facilitate humanitarian access.

It is their responsibility to enforce these commitments, through command and control of their fighters and aligned militias. The RSF must immediately cease attacks on civilians, and the SAF and allied Joint Forces must allow safe passage for civilians to reach safety.

Hundreds of thousands have been displaced; yet many more in Zamzam IDP camp and El Fasher are being blocked from fleeing this violence by the warring parties. They must be free to seek safety wherever they think best and be protected as they do so.

The warring parties must give humanitarian actors the security guarantees needed to deliver aid rapidly, safely and at scale, including through a 72-hour pause in fighting. This must be through transparent notification of movement, rather than permission, throughout North Darfur and beyond.

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Children missing education
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

Statutory guidance for local authorities and schools on how they work together to identify and support children missing education (CME) to receive a suitable education.

This statutory guidance is for local authorities and schools. Statutory guidance is issued by law; you must follow it unless you have a good reason not to.

It applies to:
- local authorities
- local-authority-maintained schools
- academies and free schools
- independent schools
- pupil referral units
- alternative provision academies
- non-maintained special schools
This guidance will help local authorities comply with their legal responsibilities to:
- identify children missing education
- support these children into suitable education
Other organisations or people helping children missing education will also find this guidance useful, including:
- school leaders
- school staff
- governing bodies
- youth offending teams
- health professionals
- the police
UK Waterproofing 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 UK Waterproofing 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 UK Waterproofing 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
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
AAIB publishes Annual Safety Review 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

The AAIB Annual Safety Review 2024 has been published. It includes information on occurrences and the safety action taken or planned in response to AAIB investigations concluded in 2024.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has published its Annual Safety Review which provides an overview of occurrences notified to the AAIB in 2024 as well as the safety action taken or planned in response to AAIB investigations concluded in 2024.
- The AAIB received 762 occurrence notifications (compared to 790 in 2023) and opened 20 field investigations. A further 57 investigations were opened by correspondence.
- The AAIB provided support to 53 new overseas investigations where there was a UK interest.
- There were 10 investigations into fatal accidents which involved 11 deaths. All involved General Aviation (eight light aircraft, two gliders).
- In 2024, the AAIB published final reports on 36 field investigations and 65 correspondence investigations and 160 record only investigations.
- The Branch made 20 Safety Recommendations and 103 significant Safety Actions were taken proactively by the industry in 2024 as a direct result of AAIB investigations.
The Annual Safety Review also contains an article on the categorisation of events reported on by the AAIB in 2024, it highlights some of the safety themes emerging from investigations into passenger transport events, GA fatal accidents and UAS events reported to AAIB in 2024.

Crispin Orr, Chief Inspector of Air Accidents said “Commercial aviation remains one of the safest forms of public transport, with global accident rates continuing their long-term decline. Nevertheless, major accidents in Japan, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and the Republic of Korea in 2024 serve as a sobering reminder that safety must never be taken for granted. Thorough investigations into accidents and serious incidents continue to be needed to uncover remaining vulnerabilities.”

Further comments from the Chief Inspector of Air Accidents can be found in the report foreword.

Read the Annual Safety Review. (https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aaib-annual-safety-review-2024)
Company Names Tribunal decision: Flexspace Tech Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

Decision for applicant Flexspace No2 LLP against registration number 15565008, applicant successful.

Application number 5113

Applicant Flexspace No2 LLP objected to the name used by Flexspace Tech Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Signed order

On the 5 March 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Flexspace Tech Limited is changed to 15565008, LTD.