theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Greater Manchester's National Nature Reserves
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

Nature reserves in Greater Manchester that Natural England identifies as among England's finest sites for wildlife and geology.

Details on the management, features, location, safety and contact information for Greater Manchester’s NNRs:
- Risley, Holcroft and Chat Moss (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/greater-manchesters-national-nature-reserves/greater-manchesters-national-nature-reserves#risley-holcroft-and-chat-moss)
- The Flashes of Wigan and Leigh (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/greater-manchesters-national-nature-reserves/greater-manchesters-national-nature-reserves#the-flashes-of-wigan-and-leigh)
Research opportunities

Some NNRs host students who are working on dissertations or similar projects. This provides the opportunity to study on a high quality site and to contribute to the research and management of the reserve.

Read more information (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/research-opportunities-on-national-nature-reserves-in-england) about how we arrange these projects, the list of reserves that currently offer this facility and some suggested topic titles.
Mr V Ehimen v Minster Home Care Ltd: 6030566/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr V Ehimen v Minster Home Care Ltd: 6030566/2025 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d4ffae9ce370a7e0a0fc8f/6030566_Victor_Ehimen_v_Minster_Home_Care_Limited.pdf).
37 – 43 Robinson Road, Colliers Wood, London SW17 9DL: LON/00BA/LDC/2025/0797
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Duncan Jagger on 27 October 2025.

Read the full decision in 37 – 43 Robinson Road, Colliers Wood, London SW17 9DL: LON/00BA/LDC/2025/0797 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ff9683a50917eae8b48383/20ZA_37-43_Robinson_Road.pdf)
HMPPS annual report on the IPP sentence 2024 to 25
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

This is the second annual report on the imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentence which includes a refreshed action plan.

This report sets out the action taken across HMPPS for the financial year 2024 to 25 to support those serving the IPP sentence in prison to work towards a safe release, and those in the community towards the termination of their licence.

The report also contains a refreshed IPP action plan which HMPPS will enact for the financial year 2025 to 26.

To ensure accountability and transparency about the progress being made, as part of this year’s annual review of the action plan we are also now incorporating several measurable targets. Further changes include:
- a greater focus on actions which will see measurable changes to the number of people serving the IPP sentence, including how recall decisions are made and the support that is provided to prisoners upon release
- development of a communication strategy to improve our communication and engagement with those serving IPP sentences in custody and the community, as well as our engagement with staff across both prison and probation
- a renewed commitment to be transparent about the progress made, with a focus on improving the way data about the IPP cohort is captured
Ms Q Stone v The Secretary of State for Business and Trade and Brewz Bar Ltd (in creditor's voluntary liquidation): 1401911/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms Q Stone v The Secretary of State for Business and Trade and Brewz Bar Ltd (in creditor’s voluntary liquidation): xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688770042f4f3f3c34bbec74/MS__QIYING_STONE_-vs-_THE_SECRETARY_OF_STATE_FOR_BUSINESS_AND_TRADE__R1____BREWZ_BAR_LTD__IN_CREDITOR_S_VOLUNTARY_LIQUIDATION___R2__-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Viral haemorrhagic fever: ACDP algorithm and guidance on management of patients
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Specialist guidance on the management (including infection control) of patients with viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF).

The Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP) has produced specialist guidance on the management of patients with viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) or other infectious diseases of high consequence.

The accompanying risk assessment algorithm sets out a series of steps to establish whether a patient is at minimal risk of VHF or at risk of VHF, and subsequently direct treatment accordingly.

This guidance is for:
- healthcare staff in emergency departments, infectious disease departments, infection control, microbiology or virology, and acute medical units
- ambulance staff who may be required to transport a patient in whom VHF is suspected or confirmed
- those working in laboratories dealing with specimens from patients in whom VHF is suspected or confirmed
- public health professionals, including those in port health authorities, who may be required to carry out public health actions associated with a VHF case
- mortuary and funeral personnel who may need to deal with a VHF case
Miss A Shaheen v LPS Solicitors Ltd: 1802932/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Shaheen v LPS Solicitors Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683ef692d21e8a73d10d32c8/1802932.24_Shaheen_v_LPS_Solicitors_LTD_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss A Shaheen v LPS Solicitors Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6870eac72557debd867cc00e/1802932_Asma_Shaheen_v_LPS_Solicitors_Ltd.pdf).
Miss M Stepnik v Simple Solutions Cleaning Ltd: 8001318/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M Stepnik v Simple Solutions Cleaning Ltd: 8001318/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6839c14028c5943237ae65ca/Miss_M_Stepnik_v_Simple_Solutions_Cleaning_Ltd_-_8001318.2024_-_Judgment_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
School organisation: local-authority-maintained schools
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)

Statutory guidance for proposers and decision makers about opening, closing or making organisation changes to local-authority-maintained schools.

These documents are for:
- local authorities
- governing bodies
- diocese or other relevant religious authorities
They describe opening, closing, or making school organisation changes to local-authority-maintained schools.

They set out how you can make those changes, and the areas where you must follow a statutory process.

This guidance is based on:
- The School Organisation (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2013 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/3110/contents/made)
- The School Organisation (Establishment and Discontinuance of Schools) Regulations 2013 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/3109/contents/made)
- Education and Inspections Act 2006 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/40/contents)
Statutory guidance sets out what schools and local authorities must do to comply with the law. You should follow the guidance unless you have a very good reason not to.

Trustees of the school, diocese or relevant diocesan board, or any other relevant faith body, parents and those affected by a proposal may also find this information useful.
Mr W Dedman v BOC Ltd and Others: 6001424/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr W Dedman v BOC Ltd and Others: 6001424/2024 - Partial Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690c901cf5db1b22dad3e67b/Mr_Wayne_Dedman_-vs-_BOC_Limited___5_others_-_6001424.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: impact assessments
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-21)

Impact assessments of the measures in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

The impact assessments include:
- a bill-level impact assessment, which is a summary of the individual measure impact assessments - this includes for the bill as amended in the House of Commons
- 6 impact assessments for ‘regulatory provisions’ measures in line with the Regulatory Policy Committee’s (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/regulatory-policy-committee) Better Regulation Framework guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/better-regulation-framework) - this includes for 4 ‘regulatory provisions’ in the bill as amended in the House of Commons (the remaining 2 were not amended)
- 2 impact assessments for 29 measures across children’s social care and schools that are not ‘regulatory provisions’, with analysis of their expected impacts - this includes for the bill as amended in the House of Commons
- a bill-level equalities impact assessment, which analyses the impact of measures on protected characteristics, required by the public sector equality duty (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-sector-equality-duty) - this includes for the bill as amended in the House of Commons
- a bill-level child rights impact assessment, which analyses the impact of measures against the UN Convention on Rights of a Child (UNCRC) - this includes for the bill as amended in the House of Commons
Versions of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: impact assessments (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20250312194415/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/childrens-wellbeing-and-schools-bill-impact-assessments) from before the amendment are available from The National Archives.
Ms C Powell v Iceland Foods Ltd: 6010725/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms C Powell v Iceland Foods Ltd: 6010725/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69147754bc34c86ce4e6e689/Ms_C_Powell_v_Iceland_Foods_Limited_-_6010725_24_-_Final.pdf).
UK residual fuel consumption at regional and local authority level, 2005 to 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Estimates of energy consumption at a regional and local authority level for non-gas, non-electricity and non-road transport from 2005 to 2023.

Residual fuels are fuels not used for electricity generation or road transport, and are defined as non-gas, non-electricity and non-road transport fuels. They include:
- coal
- petroleum
- manufactured solid fuels
- bioenergy
- waste
These statistics provide estimates for consumption of residual fuels at a sub-national (regional and local authority) level from 2005 to 2023.

This work forms part of the co-funded Defra / DESNZ National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (NAEI) work programme which uses geographic information system (GIS) tools to derive spatially resolved energy consumption estimates.

For more information on regional and local authority data, please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

This is an Accredited Official Statistics publication and complies with the Code of Practice for Statistics.
Mr J Oxborough v Lidl Great Britain Ltd: 1402523/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Oxborough v Lidl Great Britain Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692d680ca245b0985f034312/Mr_J_Oxborough_-vs-_Lidl_Great_Britain_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
J Pollard v Southeast Access Ltd: 2302013/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J Pollard v Southeast Access Ltd: 2302013/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68429d60d5f6bf75703e87c4/James_Pollard_v_South_East_Access_Limited_2302013-2023__Judgment_May_2025.pdf).
HR Employment 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 HR Employment 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 HR Employment Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Offering CV writing services and interview coaching where needed and any other support we can give in preparation for job interviews and assignment commencement.

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.
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council: Best Value Notice (February 2024)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Best Value Notice issued to City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council on 29 February 2024.

On 27 February 2025 the City of Bradford Metropolitan Council was notified that ministers are reassured as to the authority’s capacity to comply with its Best Value Duty under the Local Government Act 1999 and that the Notice will not be reissued at this time.
Mrs J Milligan v Glasgow City Council: 121330/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs J Milligan v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b5932ad15c152ea555bf68/Mrs_J_Milligan_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ms L Gunn v J&B Hopkins: 6017017/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms L Gunn v J&B Hopkins: 6017017/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a43758cd7b7dcfaf2b5e87/Ms_L_Gunn_-vs-_J_B_Hopkins_-_6017017.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Dame Annie Hudson
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Dame Annie Hudson was appointed to lead the Independent review of social work regulation in November 2025. She was previously Chair of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel from December 2020 to June 2025. A social worker by profession, Dame Annie has held a range of practice, leadership and academic posts including: Strategic Director, Children’s Services for Lambeth London Borough Council Director of Children’s Services for Bristol City Council trustee at Oxfam GB trustee at The Social Care Institute for Excellence

Dame Annie Hudson was appointed to lead the Independent review of social work regulation in November 2025.

She was previously Chair of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel from December 2020 to June 2025.

A social worker by profession, Dame Annie has held a range of practice, leadership and academic posts including:
- Strategic Director, Children’s Services for Lambeth London Borough Council
- Director of Children’s Services for Bristol City Council
- trustee at Oxfam GB
- trustee at The Social Care Institute for Excellence
HM Advocate General for Scotland
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Advocate General for Scotland The Advocate General for Scotland is one of the Law Officers of the Crown, who advise the government on Scots law. Responsibilities include: Oversight of Schedule 6 to the Scotland Act 1998 relating to ‘devolution issues’ raised before courts or tribunals in Scotland The Advocate General can choose to intervene, on behalf of the UK government, in proceedings in which devolution issues have been raised if they so decide The Office of the Advocate General considers all Scottish Parliament Bills as they progress, in consultation with interested UK government departments, to assess their legislative competency. Under section 33 of the Scotland Act, the Advocate General has the power to refer Scottish Parliament Bills to the Supreme Court for decisions on their legislative competence

Advocate General for Scotland

The Advocate General for Scotland is one of the Law Officers of the Crown, who advise the government on Scots law.

Responsibilities include:
- Oversight of Schedule 6 to the Scotland Act 1998 relating to ‘devolution issues’ raised before courts or tribunals in Scotland
- The Advocate General can choose to intervene, on behalf of the UK government, in proceedings in which devolution issues have been raised if they so decide
- The Office of the Advocate General considers all Scottish Parliament Bills as they progress, in consultation with interested UK government departments, to assess their legislative competency. Under section 33 of the Scotland Act, the Advocate General has the power to refer Scottish Parliament Bills to the Supreme Court for decisions on their legislative competence
River Esk byelaw consultation
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Changing the River Esk byelaw from temporary to permanent.

The Environment Agency intends to apply to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation of the byelaw for the River Esk, made under the Water Resources Act 1991.

The byelaw will prohibit fishing or attempting to take salmon and sea trout, smelt, shad, eels and freshwater fish by any means from the tideway of the River Esk in North Yorkshire, from Ruswarp Weir downstream to the Eskside Wharf.

This byelaw is considered necessary to protect the stocks of salmon and sea trout from the pressure of uncontrolled fishing in the tideway.
Essex and London Properties Limited in Liquidation: information for creditors and investors.
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

On 27 September 2018, a winding-up order was made against Essex and London Properties Limited (Company number 05426323) and the court appointed the Official Receiver as Liquidator.

Proceeds of Crime and Dividend Process

Following the successful police investigation, prosecution and Proceeds of Crime legal action by the Crown Prosecution Service, funds are being made available to the Official Receiver to pay a dividend to creditors. This process is ongoing and due to the legal actions being undertaken a dividend is expected to be started in early 2026.

Due to the level of correspondence on this case it will not be possible to respond to requests for an update.

Information for creditors & investors

You will need to register as a creditor in the liquidation of the company if:
- you have not been paid for goods or services you’ve supplied
- you have paid the company for goods or services that you have not received
To register as a creditor in the company, you will need to complete a Proof of Debt form which you should then email to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Please note if you have already submitted a Proof of Debt to the Official Receiver already than there is no need to resubmit. Further due to the level of correspondence on this case than individual proofs of debt cannot be acknowledged.

Recovery room scams

It has been brought to the Official Receivers attention that creditors have been approached by various parties alluding to being legitimate companies seeking to assist with this liquidation process. The Official Receiver confirms that it has not sought any assistance with any third party for this liquidation and that all offers for assistance needs to be treated with suspicion.

The Official Receiver also confirms that the former email address of xxx@xxx.xx has been discontinued and any if you have any queries on this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us by email to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Enabling road use of hydrogen-powered non-road mobile machinery
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

Seeking views on whether hydrogen-powered non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) should be legally permitted to operate on roads.

Non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) is a broad category that includes vehicles such as, but not limited to, diggers, mobile cranes and other construction machinery.

NRMM manufacturers have identified hydrogen as a potential means of decarbonising parts of the NRMM sector where battery electric power is not practical.

Hydrogen-powered NRMM cannot currently be used on public roads without an exemption, known as a vehicle special order (VSO), which manufacturers have highlighted as a barrier to the wider uptake of low emission and zero emission NRMM.

In this consultation, we are seeking your views on our approach to address this regulatory barrier.

We wish to restrict the scope of the amendment to machinery originally designed to run on hydrogen and capable of being driven on the road.
Sachdev & Co
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 Sachdev & Co 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 Sachdev & Co 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.
David Woodward reappointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Board of NS&I
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)

HM Treasury has announced today the reappointment of David Woodward as a Non-Executive Director to the Board of NS&I for a second three-year term.

HM Treasury has announced today that David Woodward has been reappointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Board of NS&I (National Savings and Investments). The reappointment will be for a term of three years, until January 2029.

Non-Executive Directors on NS&I’s Board ensure a sound strategy is in place to meet the organisation’s remit of raising cost-effective debt financing for the government. They also act as an external source of advice, have oversight of risk control, and ensure NS&I’s links with its outsourcing partners remain open and transparent.

NS&I is one of the largest savings organisations in the UK, offering a range of savings and investments. All products offer 100% capital security because NS&I is backed by HM Treasury.

David is a qualified chartered management accountant with extensive experience as a finance director across various industries. He is also an experienced non-executive and audit and risk committee chair, having previously held such positions at the Hinckley & Rugby and Market Harborough building societies and Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust. Alongside his role on NS&I’s Board, David also holds a NED position at Aspire Housing and is a Trustee of the charity the Consumers’ Association.

More information

The reappointment has been made in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. David Woodward has confirmed that he has not engaged in any political activity in the last five years.
MLL Telecom 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 MLL Telecom 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 MLL Telecom 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
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 S M Esfevashi v Orthene Chemicals Ltd:  6013762/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S M Esfevashi v Orthene Chemicals Ltd: 6013762/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e298c674e40de685195b19/Mr_S_Moghaddasi_Esfevashi___v-_Orthene_Chemicals_Ltd___6013762-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S M Esfevashi v Orthene Chemicals Ltd: 6013762/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68517ff7cf42a58f50cac9ac/Mr_S._Moghaddasi_Esfevashi___v_-_Orthene_Chemicals_Limited___6013762-2024___Judgment.pdf).
Company Names Tribunal decision: Labcorp Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Decision for applicant Labcorp Holdings. Inc. registration number 16100669, applicant successful.

Application number 5382

Applicant Labcorp Holdings. Inc. objected to the name used by Labcorp Ltd 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.
UK trade in goods by declared currency of invoice 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

This release provides the estimates on trade in goods by currency as declared on trade invoices in 2024.

The currency of invoice for UK trade with countries outside the EU was collected under EU legislation from 2010 to 2020. It is being collected for all trade declared via Customs systems under UK legislation for 2021 onwards. This includes GB exports to the EU from 2021 and GB imports from the EU from 2022 onwards.
YouGov survey on veteran support: high-level results
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

This report provides the high-level results of a 2025 YouGov survey on perceptions of veteran support in the UK.

In May 2025, the Office for Veterans’ Affairs commissioned a survey by YouGov to understand more about the perception and experience of veterans’ support services. This report summarises the high-level results of that research.
Mr S Jorge v University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust: 2301973/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Jorge v University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust: 2301973/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c19a7b16dc9038974dbcd0/Mr_S_Jorge_v_University_Hospitals_Sussex_NHS_Foundation_Trust_2301973-2023_strikeout_27-02-25.pdf).
ECSH45796 - Fit and proper and approvals: contents: operational guidance: confirming the identity of the BOOM - Approvals
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)


If a beneficial owner, officer, or manager (BOOM) of the business:
- Has reported that their main residential address is outside of the UK,
- Does not have a national insurance number or,
- Has a temporary national insurance number.
The authorisations admin officer responsible for the case will contact the business via a secure communication to ask for an original or copy of ID and proof of address. For information on acceptable ID documents see ECSH45798 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh45798).

Deadline for a response new applications

The BOOM must provide these documents within 21 days, or the business registration may be refused.

If the 21-day deadline is not met, the case will be passed to an authorisations decision maker to take further action. Guidance on the further action that will be taken by a decision maker is available in ECSH45799 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh45799).
Bidvest (phs Group) / Citron Hygiene merger inquiry
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated the anticipated acquisition by Bidvest Group (UK) Plc (phs Group) of Citron Hygiene LP.

Statutory timetable

Phase 1

Clearance decision

6 March 2025: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Bidvest Group (UK) Plc (phs Group) of Citron Hygiene LP.
- Full text decision (PDF, 389KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ea96caf0edd954a99fe965/Full_text_decision_.pdf) (1.4.25)
Launch of merger inquiry

9 January 2025: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- Commencement notice (PDF, 90KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677e5e54d721a08c0066556b/Commencement_notice.pdf) (9.1.25)
Invitation to comment: closed

4 December 2024: The CMA is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction, if carried into effect, will result in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and, if so, whether the creation of that situation may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.

The CMA is issuing this preliminary ‘invitation to comment’ to allow interested parties to submit to the CMA any initial views on the impact that the transaction could have on competition in the UK. This invitation to comment is the first part of the CMA’s information-gathering process, in advance of the CMA’s formal investigation starting.

To assist it with this assessment, the CMA invites comments on the transaction from any interested party.

Contact

Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Your name and contact details are your personal data. In collecting, receiving, storing, accessing and using your personal data, the CMA, as controller, is processing your personal data. The CMA processes personal data in accordance with data protection law. The CMA is processing your personal data so that it can contact you again, should it need further help or information from you, in order to carry out its merger work under Part 3 of the Enterprise Act 2002. For more information about how the CMA processes personal data and your rights relating to that data, please see our Privacy Notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority/about/personal-information-charter).
Incident scene examination (FSR-GUI-0006)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Guidance on implementing the FSA-specific requirements in relation to incident scene examination.

This guidance covers activities at incident scenes where the primary purpose is managing, searching, recording, or obtaining forensic science evidence, physical material or contact traces, such that any further testing or examination, either at the scene or subsequently, would be subject of another FSA specified by the Code.
HM Courts and Tribunals Service Board meeting 12 December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Summary of Board meeting held on 12 December 2024.

The meeting discussed items including:
- Audit & Risk Assurance Committee Update
- Change Portfolio Update
- Implications of the Spending Review & 2025-26 Budget Allocation
- CEO Report
- Performance & Finance Updates
- Decommissioning Legacy & Risk Management Programme Business Case v3
- Risk Appetite and Overall Risk Exposure
- Complaints and Dissatisfaction Deep Dive
- Workforce Modelling
- Setting priorities for the 2025/26 Business Planning cycle
Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service
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 Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service 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 Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service 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
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.
UK Government Marks 80th Anniversary of VE Day in Scotland
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Scottish Secretary and Minister McNeill remember all those who served.

The UK Government marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day today [Thursday 8 May] at events in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

The Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray, met veterans at the Lady Haig Poppy Factory in Edinburgh (including two who served in WW2) and Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill attended a Service of Thanksgiving at Glasgow Cathedral.

At the Lady Haig Poppy Factory Mr Murray met VE Day veterans Margaret Landels and George McLeod (both 99) before being shown round the factory, which produces poppies for Poppyscotland’s fundraising efforts.

Speaking after his visit, Ian Murray said:

“VE Day is a moment for us all to give thanks to the wartime generation. We thank all those who served at home and abroad, who gave so much to ensure the freedoms we enjoy today. Of course, the war was not over until VJ Day, but VE Day marked a crucial turning point in the war and in our history, and it is right that we continue to mark it 80 years on. I very much enjoyed meeting Margaret and George, and hearing first hand about their service for their country.”

Before his visit, the Scottish Secretary joined civil servants to mark the national two minute silence at noon at the war memorial in Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh, a UK Government Hub.

Speaking after attending the Service of Thanksgiving, Minister McNeill said:

“It was a huge privilege to attend the VE Day Commemoration in Glasgow to honour all the men and women in Scotland who served during the Second World War, and also to recognise the great sacrifice of the people of Glasgow during the Clydebank Blitz in March 1941. We owe our lives to those who served, and the very moving ceremony in Glasgow Cathedral is a fitting reminder of that.”

VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) marks the formal acceptance by the Allies of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender on 8 May 1945. The 80th anniversary of VE Day – and of VJ Day in August – is an opportunity for the nation to come together to honour and pay tribute to the Second World War generation.
SFO investigates alleged multi-million-pound council fraud
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Serious Fraud Office announces investigation into Rockfire Investment Finance Plc

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has today issued a series of Section 2 notices compelling financial institutions to provide information on its newly opened investigation into alleged fraud committed against Thurrock Council.

Between 2016 and 2020, Thurrock Council invested millions into solar farms, via a bond scheme sold by the UK-based Rockfire Investment Finance Plc and other companies operating within the Rockfire Group.

Rockfire offered multiple investment opportunities in renewable energy bonds, offering a return on investment between 3-6% as well as the return of the initial bond purchase cost. The group has since entered liquidation.

Thurrock Council was effectively declared bankrupt in December 2022 impacting local residents through council tax rises and cuts to services.

Director of the Serious Fraud Office, Nick Ephgrave QPM, said:

Today’s action is a significant step in our investigation concerning this suspected criminality.

We are grateful for the assistance of Essex Police, Thurrock Council and others in the early stages of this enquiry.

Press Office

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

Out of hours press office contact number xx-xxxx-xxxx
The Justification of Practices Involving Ionising Radiation Regulations 2004: guidance on their application and administration
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

Guidance on the application of the regulations and the administrative procedures that will be used by government in reaching justification decisions.

Update: October 2025

The guidance has been updated to reflect a change in contact details for the Justification Application Centre, legislative and departmental name changes and updates to the list of practices in Annex 2.

The purpose of this document is to:
- provide applicants and other interested parties with guidance on the application of the Regulations
- explain the administrative procedures that will be used by government in reaching justification decisions
The Justification of Practices Involving Ionising Radiation Regulations 2004 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1769/contents/made) were amended by the Justification of Practices Involving Ionising Radiation (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/430/made).

The Regulations provide a framework in which justification decisions will be made.
PQ Performance 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 PQ Performance 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 PQ Performance 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
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.