theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Carterton Town Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Carterton Town Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
Ikon Mechanical Services Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Ikon Mechanical Services Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve 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.
Social housing sales and demolitions 2023-24, England
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

Statistics on the number of sales and demolitions of existing social housing stock in England for 2023 to 2024.

This publication includes information on sales and demolitions by local authorities and private registered providers.

It includes sale schemes such as Right to Buy, Preserved Right to Buy, Voluntary Right to Buy, Right to Acquire and Social HomeBuy as well as open market sales.

The underlying data for the charts within the statistical release documents are available on request from xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
SRG Electrical Compliance 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 SRG Electrical Compliance 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 SRG Electrical Compliance 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
We also pledge the following:

seeking to support our employees who choose to be members of the Reserve forces, including by accommodating their training and deployment where possible;

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.
Bird flu: Near Fownhope, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire (AIV 2025/23)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds on 25 February 2025.

Case information

4 April 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Fownhope, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire (AIV 2025/23), the 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been revoked.

25 February 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds at a premises near Fownhope, North Herefordshire, Herefordshire (AIV 2025/23).

A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared surrounding the premises. The affected birds on the premises have been humanely culled.

Download the declaration of the revocation of a captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f02ab1d065389a655cf009/Revocation_of_Captive_Bird__Monitoring__Controlled_Zone__AIV_2025-23_.pdf)

This revokes the: declaration of a captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67be41b616dc9038974dbb38/AIV_2025-23_DPR_2025-39_CaptiveBirdControlledZone_20250225.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: 2025/23
Evaluation of Electoral Integrity Programme: public opinion research wave 3
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

The research findings on public views towards and experiences of voting, following the 4 July 2024 Parliamentary General Election.

The research covers public views towards and experiences of voting, the impacts of the changes introduced by the Electoral Integrity Programme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electoral-integrity-programme-evaluation-plan-year-1) to the process of voting and perceptions of electoral fraud.

This public opinion survey was conducted in the United Kingdom following the 4 July 2024 Parliamentary General Election. This publication also includes the data tables for wave 3 and additional data tables for survey work conducted in January 2025.
Quarterly Child Protection Statistics for Northern Ireland (June 2025)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

This publication presents information on the number of children on the child protection register at the end of each quarter.

This publication presents information on the number of children on the child protection register at the end of each quarter by age, gender, category of abuse, legal status and duration on the register. The number of child protection referrals received during each quarter is reported by source of referral.
Have you informed the MCA about modifications to your vessel?
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of operating a fishing vessel outside of the assumptions contained in its stability book.

Safety flyer issued with the investigation report into the capsize and foundering of the stern trawler Njord (SH 90) 150 miles north-east of Peterhead, Scotland on 6 March 2022, resulting in one fatality.

The document summarises the circumstances of the accident and provides multiple safety considerations for members of the fishing community.

This information has been prepared for the:
- fishing industry
Related publication

An investigation report (https://www.gov.uk/maib-reports/capsize-and-sinking-of-fishing-vessel-njord-with-loss-of-1-life) has also been prepared for this accident.
OX2 9NS, Thames Water Utilities Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/PP3197EB/V003
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

View the application submitted by Thames Water Utilities Limited for Farmoor Water Treatment Works, Oxford.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:

waste and mining waste operations

installations

water discharge and groundwater activities

medium combustion plant and specified generators

The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:

what the application is about

when you need to comment by

The Environment Agency will decide:

whether to grant or refuse the application

what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
Mastek (UK) 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 Mastek (UK) 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 Mastek (UK) 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
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): vaccination for older adults
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-26)

Information on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the benefits of vaccination for adults and resources to promote the vaccination to older adults.

Guide to the RSV vaccine for older adults

This guide explains:
- what respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is and how you get it
- how the vaccine works to protect older adults from RSV
- when and how to get the vaccine
The RSV vaccination leaflet and poster are suitable for all RSV vaccination settings including GP practices.

Printed copies of this leaflet can be ordered free of charge from Find Public Health Resource using product code 13874457EN001 (https://find-public-health-resources.service.gov.uk/Guide%20to%20the%20RSV%20vaccine%20for%20older%20adults/13874457EN001).

A range of translations (https://gov.uk/government/publications/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-vaccination-for-older-adults/your-guide-to-the-rsv-vaccine-for-older-adults#translated-versions-of-this-information) are also available to download and order.

RSV vaccination for older adults poster

A poster for the RSV for older adults programme is available to order using product code RSVOAEN (https://find-public-health-resources.service.gov.uk/RSV%20poster%20for%20older%20adults/RSVOAEN).

RSV invitation templates

Letter and SMS invitation templates for use in local call and recall for eligible older adults by GP surgeries.
54A Cargill Road, London, SW18 3EB: LON/00BJ/F77/2024/0045
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of J A NAYLOR FRICS FIRPM on 30th September 2024

Read the full decision in 54A Cargill Road, London, SW18 3EB: LON/00BJ/F77/2024/0045 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6709187192bb81fcdbe7b701/54A_Cargrill_Road_decision.pdf). Read the summary reasons in 54A Cargill Road, London, SW18 3EB: LON/00BJ/F77/2024/0045 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6709188092bb81fcdbe7b702/54A_Cargrill_FR.pdf).
CTM09520 - Corporation Tax: relief for expenditure on grassroots sport - CTA10/PART6A: eligibility for deduction - qualifying sport body
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)


A ‘qualifying sport body’ is defined in CTA10/S217C (1) and (2) as one of the following:

A recognised sport governing body, as defined in the list of sport governing bodies maintained by the National Sports Councils. The National Sports Councils comprise the following: the United Kingdom Sports Council, the English Sports Council, the Scottish Sports Council, the Sports Council for Wales and the Sports Council for Northern Ireland;

A body which is wholly owned by a recognised sport governing body (that is, a wholly owned subsidiary).

The Treasury may make regulations to amend the meaning of a ‘qualifying sport body’ and to designate bodies to become qualifying sport bodies – CTA10/S217C (3).

The regulations may designate bodies by reference to a list maintained by another body – CTA10/S217C (4), for example the national Sports Councils listed at CTA10/S217C (5).

Any regulations made to designate additional bodies that are made before 1 April 2018 may take effect from an earlier date, but not earlier than 1 April 2017 – CTA10/S217C (6). This does not apply to regulations that change the meaning of a qualifying body: such regulations can only take effect from a time after they are made.

A ‘qualifying sport body’ will be able to deduct all payments that are ‘qualifying expenditure’ – CTA10/S217A (3). Other Corporation Tax payers (companies other than qualifying sport bodies) will be able to deduct all ‘qualifying expenditure’ which is made through qualifying sport bodies (CTA10/S217A (4)(a)), and up to £2,500 annually (as set in F(2)A17) for other ‘qualifying expenditure’ made to facilitate grassroots sports – CTA10/S217A (4)(b), (7), (8) and (9).
British Consulate Bordeaux
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

The British Consulate Bordeaux represents the UK government in France.

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

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

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

Read the latest information on the rights and status of UK nationals living in Europe (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-europe) and our practical guide to Living in France (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-france).

If you’re travelling in France, see our France Travel Advice (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france).

Getting help

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

We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone’s:

ill, injured, or involved in a crime

with a British person who’s died

Get help from FCDO (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/france/british-consulate-bordeaux)

If your passport has been lost or stolen

If you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen, damaged or expired, and you cannot get a new or replacement passport in time to travel, apply online for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document).

If a British person dies in France

Read this guide for what to do if a British person dies in France (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/what-to-do-after-a-british-person-dies-in-france) to help you through the practical arrangements you need to follow after a death in France.

If you’re dealing with the death of a child, multiple deaths, a suspicious death or a case of murder or manslaughter, or have read the guide and feel you need more support, contact us (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/france/british-consulate-bordeaux).

Other consular services

Notarial and documentary services

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

Consular fees

See the full list of consular fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consular-services-fees).

We also provide services in:
- Paris (https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-paris)
- Marseilles (https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-consulate-marseille)
IHTM35094 - Property redirected to the spouse or civil partner: redirection of excluded property
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


Another scheme (see also IHTM35093 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm35093)) where the taxpayers seek to take advantage of the provisions of IHTA84/S142 without there being a bona fide variation is where the estate contains excluded property (IHTM04251 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm04251)), such as government securities.

The deceased, domiciled (IHTM13000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm13000)) outside the UK (to 5 April 2025) or not a long-term UK resident (IHTM47000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47000#)) (from 6 April 2025), may leave property in this country to chargeable beneficiaries and excluded property to the spouse or civil partner (IHTM11032 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm11032)). An instrument of variation may then be used for the spouse's or civil partner's entitlement to be switched from excluded property to the ordinary UK estate without any change in the amount the spouse or civil partner receives.

You should refer cases of this type immediately above to Technical without making any preliminary enquiries provided the basic facts are clear.
BACCANALIA FOR CULTURE CIC
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 BACCANALIA FOR CULTURE CIC recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
IHTM11031 - Spouse or civil partner exemption: introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


From 6 April 2025, for inheritance tax purposes, domicile is replaced by long-term UK residence and you can find details of these rules at IHTM47000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47000).

In general, under IHTA84/S18 (1), transfers of value between spouses or civil partners (IHTM11032 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm11032)) are wholly exempt. More specifically the section exempts a transfer of value (IHTM04024 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm04024)) to the extent that

it is attributable to property which becomes comprised in the estate (IHTM04029 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm04029)) of the transferor’s spouse or civil partner (IHTM11032 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm11032)) or (so far as it is not attributable)

the spouse’s or civil partner's estate is increased, for example, when one spouse releases a debt due from the other

The exemption also applies to transfers of settled property (IHTM11062 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm11062)) in which the transferor had a qualifying interest in possession (IHTM16062 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm16062)).

The exemption is without a value limit except in one situation. This is where:

Before 6 April 2025

the transferor is domiciled (IHTM13000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm13000)) in the UK immediately before the transfer but

the spouse or civil partner is domiciled outside the UK (IHTM11033 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm11033)).

After 6 April 2025

The transferor is a long-term UK resident (IHTM47 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47000)000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47000)) immediately before the transfer but

The spouse or civil partner is not a long-term UK resident (IHTM47 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47000)000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47000))

The limit is set against the transferor’s total cumulative transfers to a spouse or civil partner in lifetime and on death.

The exemption is subject to several exclusions designed to prevent it being used for tax avoidance. Where the exemption can be accepted under general practice (IHTM11023 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm11023)) the exclusions need not be considered, but where the exemption cannot be accepted in this way you should consider whether the exclusions (IHTM11091 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm11091)) apply.
DSIT spending over £25,000 in 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) spending over £25,000 in 2024.

For transparency, DSIT publishes monthly spending over £25,000 and all departmental spending.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:
- DSIT departmental spending over £25,000 (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/b0bcd0eb-1e7c-4da5-bbc8-4221af3dc775/dsit-departmental-spending-over-25-000)
Mrs R Bhongle v Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd: 3304158/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs R Bhongle v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd: 3304158/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679cc4001d14e76535afb64a/Mrs_R_Bhongle_-_v_-_Sainsbury_s_Supermarkets_Ltd_-_3304158-2024_-__Judgment.pdf).
Direction: Victoria Poole-Birrell barred from managing independent schools
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

A decision from the Secretary of State to direct that Victoria Poole-Birrell should be prohibited from the management of independent schools.

The Secretary of State for Education finds Victoria Poole-Birrell unsuitable to take part in the management of an independent school (including an academy or free school) under section 128 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/25/section/128).

The barring decision also has the effect of disqualifying the person from being a governor at a local-authority-maintained school.

A person in receipt of a decision given under section 128 has a right to appeal to the first-tier tribunal in accordance with the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) Rules 2008 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2699/made). The person has 3 months to appeal from the date on the decision letter.
TA1 5LZ, WasteCare Limited: environmental permit issued – EPR/AP3894EA/V005
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

View the permit issued for Unit 3 Cornishway East, Taunton under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: WasteCare Limited

Installation name: Unit 3 Cornishway East

Permit number: EPR/AP3894EA/V005
Malign Activity in the OSCE Region: Joint statement to the OSCE
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-04)

Deputy Ambassador James Ford delivers a statement on behalf of the UK and Canada on the increasing malign activity faced by OSCE States across our region.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I am delivering this statement on behalf of Canada, and my own country the United Kingdom.

I would like to thank the US for the opportunity to address this important topic. The principle that security is comprehensive and interconnected across the politico-military, economic and environmental, and human dimensions sits at the very heart of the OSCE. But this is not the first time that this Council has had to address hybrid threats faced by participating States across our region.

Hybrid activity can include espionage, transnational repression, foreign information manipulation and interference, malicious cyber activity, political interference, and sabotage – including of critical national infrastructure. These tactics are used to target all parts of societies, our citizens, institutions, journalists, universities, and businesses with the aim of undermining our national security.

In recent years, such activity has increased in both frequency and intensity. As the UK has raised before, this includes arson in London, malign activity in various NATO and EU countries, and attempts to undermine Moldova’s democratic institutions in the leadup to last year’s October presidential elections.

Moreover, the line between state and non-state actors is blurring as certain states increasingly use proxies, illicit finance and organised crime groups to facilitate and conduct hybrid attacks. Last week’s Economic and Environmental Committee highlighted the serious threat posed by the so-called ‘shadow fleet,’ an example of destabilising actions in the OSCE region in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The next Security Committee will examine how illicit financial networks enable transnational organised crime.

As the UK, we will continue to press for effective OSCE action to tackle reckless hybrid attacks and malign influence aimed at destabilising our society and the shared security principles on which this organisation is based.

Thank you, Madam Chair.
Binn Group
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 Binn Group 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 Binn Group 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.
Honeypot People 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 Honeypot People 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 Honeypot People 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
We also pledge the following:

A CV writing service for Ex-Miliatry, Veterans and Spouses being represented by our Agency.

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.
Zoonoses and veterinary public health: disease surveillance reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

Quarterly and annual reports about the disease surveillance of non-statutory zoonoses and infections shared between humans and animals.

These quarterly and annual reports summarise the surveillance activities of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), APHA’s partner post-mortem providers, and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) Veterinary Services in Scotland, for non-statutory zoonoses, some reportable zoonoses, and infections shared between man and animals in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).

The main focus of the reports is on farmed animal species.

Previous reports

See previous zoonoses and veterinary public health disease surveillance reports (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20220301211352/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/non-statutory-zoonoses-disease-surveillance-reports) on the National Archives.
FAnGR resources for farmers and livestock breeders
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Reports and 'breeds at risk lists' from the UK Genetics for Livestock and Equines (UKGLE) Committee.

This collection brings together resources and reports relating to Farm Animal Genetic Resources (FAnGR) and material relating to the UKGLE Committee.

The ‘breeds at risk lists’ are for farmers checking eligibility for financial support in UK schemes, or for disease risks in livestock.

You can read more information about the work of the UKGLE Committee (https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/uk-genetics-for-livestock-and-equines-committee-ukgle).

We publish a regular newsletter with updates on key areas of the UKGLE Committee’s work. If you would like to join our circulation list, please email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Help to Grow: Management – evaluation reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

A series of reports presenting findings from the independent evaluation of Help to Grow: Management.

Help to Grow: Management is a national training programme that aims to improve leadership and management skills, and firm-level productivity, in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The programme is delivered by a network of business schools across the UK. It consists of:
- 50 hours of structured learning
- one-to-one business mentoring
- peer learning
- access to an alumni network
Evaluation findings produce evidence on the delivery and early impacts of Help to Grow: Management. This informs future programme design and feeds into decision making throughout the programme.
Appointments made to the Forestry Commission Board
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-22)

Kate Cheetham has been appointed to the board and Jennie Price and Peter Latham are reappointed

A series of appointments and reappointments have been made to the Forestry Commission Board.

By Royal Warrant, His Majesty King Charles III has appointed Kate Cheetham as a Non-Executive Commissioner. Her appointment began on 1 April 2025 and will run for three years until 31 March 2028.

Jennie Price has been reappointed for a third term of two years as Non-Executive Commissioner. This will run from 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2027.

Peter Latham will continue as a Non-Executive Commissioner for an additional six months from 1 April 2025 until 30 September 2025.

All appointments have been made on merit and in accordance with the Ministerial Governance Code on Public Appointments.

Biographies

Kate Cheetham

Kate is the Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary of Lloyds Banking Group (LBG), where she advises the Board and executive team on legal and governance matters and leads the Group’s Legal and Secretariat function. She joined LBG in 2005, having previously worked as a corporate lawyer at Linklaters and run a commercial art gallery in London. Kate is passionate about inclusion and diversity, and has been a champion for social mobility and women’s leadership within the Group. She also served as a trustee of the Lloyds Bank Foundation for seven years, supporting grassroots charities across the UK.

Jennie Price

Jennie Price was the CEO of Sport England. Jennie is a qualified lawyer and has previously been the CEO of WRAP, a Defra-supported environmental organisation specialising in recycling and resources management. She retains an active interest in sport and is Chair of the international supervisory board on integrity in tennis. She is also a trustee of the Canal and River Trust and until very recently was Chair of Trustees of the Scouts in the UK. Jennie brings considerable expertise in engaging wide sectors of the community in outdoor activities and has an excellent understanding of the links to health and wellbeing.

Peter Latham

Peter Latham is a director of Association Technique Internationale des Bois Tropicaux (ATIBT or the International Tropical Timber Technical Association) and a trustee of the Commonwealth Forestry Association. He was previously CEO and chair of the timber distributor James Latham Plc., and chair of the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification International. Peter brings extensive knowledge of the timber industry and experience of successful stakeholder engagement on an international level.

Notes for Editors

The Forestry Commission increases the value of woodlands to society and the environment.

It is a non-ministerial department, supported by Forest Research and Forestry England.

Non-Executive Commissioners play a pivotal role in establishing a strong, sustainable future for the organisation.
Notice to exporters 2025/08: agreed compound settlement for breaches of export control
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) agreed compound settlements with UK exporters.

This notice advises of HMRC’s agreed compound settlement with UK exporters.

The notices to exporters collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/notices-to-exporters) brings together all published notices.