theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Trifibre
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 Trifibre 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 Trifibre 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
- 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.
ECSH85575 - Using the correct legislation and guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-28)


When considering whether you can impose a sanction, it is important to confirm that the breach being considered was a relevant requirement at the time you consider the breach to have occurred.

The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLR 2017) came into force on 26 June 2017 and have been amended since then. It is important that you always view the latest version of MLR 2017 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/692/contents) available rather than a printed copy or version. Doing so enables you to view changes to MLR 2017 over time, along with the date each amendments was made so you can determine when a relevant requirement came into or out of force. The same principal applies to other legislation that you may impact on your case. You can find more information in ECSH20000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh20000), including key changes in MLR 2017.

The starting point is to be satisfied that the business was, or is, within scope of MLR 2017, as set out in regulation 8 MLR 2017, and the date they were required to comply with the relevant requirements of MLR 2017, by referring to the ECSH82775. (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh82796) When gathering evidence, you must know if the guidance you are using was available to the business at the time of the breach. Knowing what guidance was available to the business at the time of any breach you have identified will also help you decide the appropriateness (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh85650) of any sanction you intend to impose for the breach.

Changes to MLR guidance on GOV.UK can be found at ECSH21075 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh21075).

Guidance for businesses is found here: Business tax: Anti money laundering supervision - detailed information - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) (https://www.gov.uk/topic/business-tax/money-laundering-regulations) Each topic within the list of guidance shows the date the guidance was first published, along with a summary of updates.

Economic Crime-Supervision (EC-S) may also issue alerts regarding new or emerging risks. These may strengthen evidence that a business should have taken action but failed to do so. Communications are sent via IMI (formerly GovDelivery) emails to the email address provided by the business in their registration information. It is therefore important to confirm the business is receiving IMI emails during a compliance check. If not, you need to establish the reasons for this and take any corrective action, for example, asking the business to update its email address and considering if a type 3 penalty for failing to update a material change is appropriate.

You can review copies of the external comms in the EC-S Knowledge Library Communications section.
Manchester Prison: Action plan
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-28)

HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Manchester Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.

These documents are the HMPPS and MoJ response to the HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection report for Manchester Prison (https://cloud-platform-e218f50a4812967ba1215eaecede923f.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/sites/19/2025/01/Manchester-web-2024.pdf).
Nationwide Health Providers 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 Nationwide Health Providers 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 Nationwide Health Providers 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
- 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.
London man convicted of possession of two forged SIA licences
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-27)

A man found in possession of 2 forged SIA licences has pleaded guilty to fraud and been ordered to pay £2,600 in fines and costs.

On 14 May 2025, Charles Ibikunle pleaded guilty at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court to 2 counts of fraud in relation to a pair of forged SIA licences found in his possession.

The Metropolitan Police stopped Mr Ibikunle while he was driving a vehicle, at which point they found the 2 licences which were later confirmed to be forged. The Metropolitan Police then referred this case to the SIA.

The SIA invited Mr Ibikunle to attend an interview about the forged licences, which he declined to attend. This resulted in a court summons.

In response to his guilty plea, the court ordered Mr Ibikunle to pay a fine of £1,000 for each offence, as well as a victim surcharge of £400 and prosecution costs of £200, totalling £2,600.

Tara Moutray, SIA Criminal Investigations Manager, said:

Charles Ibikunle put the public at risk by forging SIA licences. Being responsible for other people’s security is a significant responsibility and requires dedicated training that Mr Ibikunle did not have. I am happy to see that the court imposed a sizeable financial penalty as a result of these offences.

We’re grateful to our partners in the Metropolitan Police for their support, not just in this case but for the SIA’s work as a whole.

Background

By law, security operatives working under contract must hold and display a valid SIA licence. Information about SIA enforcement and penalties (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/learn-how-we-enforce-sia-regulation) can be found on GOV.UK/SIA (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/security-industry-authority).

The offence relating to the Fraud Act 2006 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/35/contents) that is mentioned above is:
- Section 6 – Possession of articles for use in fraud
The SIA is the organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry in the UK, reporting to the Home Secretary under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2001/12/contents). The SIA’s main duties are the compulsory licensing of individuals undertaking designated activities and managing the voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS).

Media enquiries

For media enquiries only, please contact:

SIA press office

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
We must ensure AI strengthens peace and security: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

Statement by The Rt Hon David Lammy, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice and Deputy Prime Minister, at the UN Security Council meeting on Artificial Intelligence.

There is an urgency to this debate.

It was two years ago that the United Kingdom first brought artificial intelligence to this Council.

And since that time, its capabilities have grown exponentially.

This is a lightning strike of change.

Every one of us, diplomat, peacebuilder, terrorist, now carries superhuman expertise in our smartphones, better at maths, better at translation, better at diagnosis, than almost any human expert.

And now, superintelligence is on the horizon, able to operate, coordinate, and act on our behalf.

We are staring at a technological frontier of astounding promise and power.

No aspect of life, war, or peace will escape.

Deep AI analysis of situational data holds this promise for peacekeeping:

Ultra-accurate real-time logistics.

Ultra-accurate real-time sentiment analysis.

Ultra-early warning systems.

But there are also these challenges for armed conflict:

Ultra novel chemical and biological weapons, ultra accessible to malign actors.

And ultra rampant distortion and disinformation.

And, of course, this is what is at stake for our shared security:

The risk of miscalculation.

The risk of unintended escalation.

And the arrival of artificial intelligence-powered chatbots stirring conflict.

The risk of deeper instability is immense.

And this is why I so welcome the Secretary-General’s report on military AI.

This is an opportunity for collective understanding.

For us to build new safeguards and guardrails.

And reaffirm international law as the bedrock of responsible use.

We all know that artificial intelligence use is growing, of course, exponentially, offering us both extraordinary promise and intense challenges.

Nowhere is this clearer than in climate.

On current trends, artificial intelligence could add the equivalent of a new Japan to world electricity consumption.

Yet, it also promises to utterly transform efficiency and power our green transitions, fine-tuning electrical production to the minute to meet demand and eliminating astonishing levels of waste.

This is the power of AI.

We are crossing humanity’s most profound technological frontier.

Our lives, our world, our politics are about to be flooded with super-powerful AI.

There is only one way forward.

Resilience.

Learning how to use these tools and embedding them safely in society.

This is the United Kingdom’s mission.

Through our AI Security Institute, with more dedicated researchers than anywhere else in the world, and through the International AI Safety Report, with its secretariat based in the UK.

Under the chairmanship of Yoshua Bengio, one of our briefers today.

The United Kingdom is committed to using AI responsibly.

Safely, legally, and ethically.

And together, here at the United Nations, we must ensure AI strengthens peace and security.

I believe that it can.

And if we act together, we can get there.
Ms E Shah v Mr U Shafiq: 6023585/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms E Shah v Mr U Shafiq: 6023585/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6878b3560263c35f52e4dcde/Ms_E_Shah_v_Mr_U_Shafiq_-_6023585_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Miss L Anderson v Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust: 2306998/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss L Anderson v Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust: 2306998/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6911d6c1e9348ac8fb54f46e/Lavern_Anderson_v_Lewisham_and_Greenwich_NHS_Trust_-_2306998-2023__Withdrawal_Judgment.pdf).
Licensing policy taskforce
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)

The licensing taskforce is a joint group between government, industry, police and local government, to make recommendations to improve the licensing framework.

The documents cover the terms of reference and membership of the temporary taskforce on licensing, which will bring together representatives from government, industry, police and local government. They will run a short engagement to make recommendations that will deliver effective change in the licensing framework that fosters vibrant hospitality, night-time economy, and creative and cultural industries.
Brinkley Propeller Services 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 Brinkley Propeller Services 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 Brinkley Propeller Services 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 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.
The Confederation of Service Charities
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 Confederation of Service Charities 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 Confederation of Service Charities 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
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

Supporting the MOD in the production of the Annual Covenant Report to Parliament in order to sustain progress for the Armed Forces Covenant

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.
CMA board meeting minutes: May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)

Minutes of the May 2025 CMA board meeting.

The CMA board met on 21 May 2025 in the Cabot, London and online.

Find out more about our board (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority/about/our-governance#cma-board).
2 Sealeys Lane Parsons Drove Wisbech Cambs PE13 4LD:CAM/12UD/HUA/2024/0600
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Eastern Region Judge Granby and Mr G Smith MRICS

Read the decision in full2 Sealeys Lane Parsons Drove Wisbech Cambs PE13 4lD: CAM/12UD/HUA/2024/0600 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68303651a599d03a16bff492/2_Sealeys_Lane_decision_final_23.05.25.pdf)
Ewen Fergusson
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

Ewen Fergusson was a partner in the Finance Division at Herbert Smith Freehills,a global law firm, from 2000 to 2018. He was Head of their General Banking and Acquisition Finance team (2004-2015), and sat on the Partnership Nominations Committee (2013-15). During his time at Herbert Smith Freehills, Ewen ranked consistently as one of the City of London’s leading individual lawyers in his sector in the main independent directories. Currently he is a non-magistrate member of the Lord Chancellor’s advisory committee for South East England, and is also a co-producer on various film projects. Ewen Fergusson was appointed to the Committee on Standards in Public Life on 1 August 2021 for a five-year term and was subsequently appointed to the Ethics and Integrity Commission in October 2025.

Ewen Fergusson was a partner in the Finance Division at Herbert Smith Freehills,a global law firm, from 2000 to 2018. He was Head of their General Banking and Acquisition Finance team (2004-2015), and sat on the Partnership Nominations Committee (2013-15). During his time at Herbert Smith Freehills, Ewen ranked consistently as one of the City of London’s leading individual lawyers in his sector in the main independent directories. Currently he is a non-magistrate member of the Lord Chancellor’s advisory committee for South East England, and is also a co-producer on various film projects.

Ewen Fergusson was appointed to the Committee on Standards in Public Life on 1 August 2021 for a five-year term and was subsequently appointed to the Ethics and Integrity Commission in October 2025.
Namos Solutions
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 Namos Solutions 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 Namos Solutions 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
- 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.
Miss L Franklin v J Rubython: 3303897/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss L Franklin v J Rubython: 3303897/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682b2730256994af4172abd5/Miss_L_Franklin_v_James_Rubython_3303897.2023_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
Ms E Bushell v Acumen Air Cargo Ltd: 3306042/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms E Bushell v Acumen Air Cargo Ltd: 3306042/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6798a3804686aac158606395/Ms_E_Bushell_v_Acumen_Air_Cargo_Limited_3306042.2023_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
Company Names Tribunal decision: Cardio Intel Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Decision for applicant Intel Corporation against registration number SC811801, applicant successful.

Application number 5043

Applicant Intel Corporation objected to the name used by Cardio Intel 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 30 January 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Cardio Intel Limited is changed to SC811801 LTD.
Storm overflow assessment framework 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

How to assess the performance of and scope out improvements to storm overflows under Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations requirements.

This 2025 framework gives guidance for water companies in England. It replaces the storm overflow assessment framework published in 2018. It reflects:
- policy developments
- lessons learned from the 2018 framework
- the greater event duration monitoring (EDM) and data availability
- the Storm Overflow Discharge Reduction Plan (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/storm-overflows-discharge-reduction-plan)
The framework references, links and is informed by other guidance and regulations.
Mr S Waton v Clydesdale Bank plc T/a Virgin Money: 8001244/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Waton v Clydesdale Bank plc T/a Virgin Money: 8001244/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dab7eda87d546feeda0245/Mr_S_Waton_v_Clydesdale_Bank_Plc_t.a_Virgin_Money___-_8001244.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
MYBE Awards 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 MYBE Awards 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 MYBE Awards 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
We also pledge the following:

Providing a guaranteed interview scheme within the Combined Authority for applicants from the Armed Forces who meet the minimum criteria for post

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr A Wilkes v Gleeson Developments Ltd and Mr R Harris: 6003092/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Wilkes v Gleeson Developments Ltd and Mr R Harris: 6003092/2024 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69149745493305b49ce6e6b2/Mr_A_Wilkes_v_Gleeson_Developments_Limited___Mr_R_Harris_6003092.2024_Judgment.pdf).
Uzbekistan: legal and prison systems
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Information on legal and detention systems in Uzbekistan for British nationals abroad.

This guidance explains how to:
- arrange visits
- send money to a prisoner
- apply for a transfer to a UK prison
This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s Government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information contained in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uzbekistan-list-of-lawyers) for independent legal advice.
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is committed to providing a high-quality service to everyone we deal with. We welcome your views on the services that the Embassy provides, as they will help us to identify what we do well and what we could do better.

Complaints, feedback and suggestions on consular services

If you have any complaints, feedback or suggestions about the consular service provided, please send details of your complaint using our online feedback form (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/written-enquiry), or in writing to:

Customer Interaction TeamConsular DirectorateRoom WH4.36Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeKing Charles StreetLondonSW1A 2AH

We aim to respond to complaints relating to consular services within 20 working days.

Find out more about our complaints procedures (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Customer research

We also work with partner research agencies to conduct customer satisfaction research on our services. If you have sought consular assistance overseas and have provided your contact details to us, we may ask you to take part in our customer satisfaction research.

Find out more about our feedback programme and research (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure#our-feedback-programme-and-research).

We are not able to respond to any queries or complaints about UK visas or British passports.

Passports

If your complaint is about British passports contact HM Passport Office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-passport-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Visas

If your complaint is about UK visas contact UK Visas and Immigration (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration/about/complaints-procedure).

Or if you have a query, question or feedback on visas from the Netherlands please visit the UK visas website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).

General complaints

How to send us your comments about services received at the Embassy or the Consulate.

British Consular Services – The Hague If you would like to make any comments about the service you received at the Consulate General please write to the following address:

British Consulate The HagueLange Voorhout 102514 ED Den Haag

If you would like to make a complaint, please include as much detail as possible. We will do our best to give you a full reply within 20 working days of receipt. If we cannot give you a full reply within this time we will tell you when we expect to do so.

British Embassy – The Hague If you would like to make any comments about the service you received at the Embassy please write to the following address:

Deputy Head of MissionBritish Embassy The HagueLange Voorhout 102514ED The Hague

If you would like to make a complaint, please include as much detail as possible. We will do our best to give you a full reply within 20 working days of receipt. If we cannot give you a full reply within this time we will tell you when we expect to do so.
Mr R Paul v  Roke Manor Research Ltd: 1405660/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Paul v Roke Manor Research Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ae10dd63d7f4cceef9e183/Mr_R_Paul_-vs-_Roke_Manor_Research_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Assessment of king scallop stock status - English coast 2023/24
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-20)

Assessment of king scallop stock status for selected waters around the English coast 2023/24.

Scallop stock assessment 2023/24 research carried out by Cefas.

We are pleased to be able to publish the 8th annual stock assessment report for the selected King Scallop stocks for selected waters around the English coast, which has been delivered in close collaboration and with support from the UK scallop industry.
BIM66205 - Subcontractors: determining the employment status of the subcontractor
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)


Practical considerations

As mentioned in BIM66200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim66200), it is important that the employment status of subcontractors is properly established. The general principles are explained at ESM0100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-status-manual/esm0100) onwards.

Cases which may merit closer examination include those where some or all of the following features are present:
- the accounts of a self-employed person contain none of the usual indications of normal trading activities such as purchase of supplies, ownership of plant, wages to non-family members or other expenses paid out
- the self-employed person was previously in employment in the same kind of work, perhaps with the same engager
- the worker appears to be working more or less continuously for only one engager
If necessary you should examine the PAYE records to see whether the worker is one of a number of employees who having ceased employment have been re-engaged on a self-employed basis.

For guidance on status generally, see https://www.gov.uk/employment-status/employee (gov.uk website). For more detailed advice please refer to the Employment Status Manual.

Construction Industry Scheme

The operation and existence of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) affects the computation of income chargeable to tax on subcontractors. It is a scheme solely concerned with how payments to subcontractors for construction work must be handled by contractors in the construction industry and certain other businesses. Only persons engaged under contracts which do not amount to contracts of employment fall within the CIS. Being registered as a CIS subcontractor is not proof of self-employed status. The guidance at ESM0100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-status-manual/esm0100) onwards applies in the normal way.

If you are satisfied that the subcontractor is correctly taxable as a self-employed trader (or, if the subcontractor is trading via a personal service company, you are satisfied that the deemed employment rules do not apply), you should deal with the expenses charged in the accounts in accordance with BIM66210 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim66210) onwards.
Find a sponsor/guest using recognised providers: Homes for Ukraine
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Information about the approved organisations that can help you find a guest or a sponsor.

This page provides details of voluntary and community sector organisations running programmes which help to match people coming from Ukraine with sponsors in the UK and help people living in the UK to become sponsors, as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

These organisations have experience working with sponsors and people fleeing conflict, and their services are free to use.

These organisations can also support sponsors and guests by providing information on what it’s like to be sponsored in the UK, or what it’s like to be a sponsor. Their websites contain helpful guidance, information, training, and toolkits.

These organisations cannot provide sponsors or guests with immigration advisors and cannot guarantee to find guests sponsors in the location of their choice.

Organisations that are accepting new guests and sponsors

If you have a concern about the service a Recognised Provider is providing, contact the organisation directly to see if it can be addressed that way. How to do this for Citizens UK (https://www.sponsorrefugees.org/complaints-at-sponsor-refugees/) and how to to do this for Refugees at Home (https://refugeesathome.org/documents/complaints-policy/).
Bird flu: premises near Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire (AIV 2025/02)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 17 January 2025.

Case details

27 February 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire (AIV 2025/02), the 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.

14 February 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire (AIV 2025/02), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed the protection zone becomes a surveillance zone.

17 January 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 17 January 2025 at a premises near Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire (AIV 2025/02).

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared surrounding the premises. All poultry on the premises have been humanely culled.

Declarations

Download the revocation of the avian influenza Surveillance Zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c083f2750837d7604dbc80/Revocation_of_the_avian_influenza_Surveillance_Zone_near_Pocklington__East_Riding_of_Yorkshire__Yorkshire__AIV_2025_02_.pdf)

This revokes and replaces: the declaration of the ending of a protection zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67af6bde2c594609b38ace4b/AIV_2025_02_Merge_PZ_with_SZ_declaration.pdf)

This revokes and replaces the declaration of the avian influenza protection and surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678acc612080f65f988bd3bf/AIV_2025_02_DPR_2025_04_Declaration_Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone_20250117.pdf).

Further information

Check:
- the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)
- if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)
Case number: AIV 2025/02
Student finance application for Dependants' Grants
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-25)

Application for Dependants' Grants form for both academic years 2025 to 2026 and 2024 to 2025.

If you have already completed your main student finance application and now want to apply for an Adult Dependants’ Grant, Parents’ Learning Allowance, a Childcare Grant, or to apply for a Childcare Grant for another child you should complete the Application for Dependants’ Grants form.

If you have not already applied for student finance you can apply online for an Adult Dependants’ Grant, Parents’ Learning Allowance and a Childcare Grant by choosing ‘apply for student loans and grants’.

If you are unable to apply online you can complete the Application for Dependants’ Grants form.
Passive Fire Group 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 Passive Fire Group 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 Passive Fire Group 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
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Employment support to members of the Armed Forces Community: Guarantee interview to service members, Extra leave for current members.

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.
Mrs D McCafferty v Cornerstone Community Care: 4112813/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs D McCafferty v Cornerstone Community Care: 4112813/2019 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6798b0d8419bdbc8514fdf16/4112813.2019_-_Mrs_D_McCafferty_v_Cornerstone_Community_Care__Judgment_Issued_21.08.2023.pdf).