theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Evolve Commercial Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Evolve Commercial Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mrs N Poole v Terence Andrew Ltd: 6014087/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs N Poole v Terence Andrew Ltd: 6014087/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ebdb8a98b3bac1ec299ad5/Mrs_N_Poole_v_Terence_Andrew_Ltd_-_6014087_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Andrew Scott 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 Andrew Scott 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 Andrew Scott 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
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Venezuela financial sanctions: list of asset-freeze targets
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Venezuela is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document provides a current list of designated persons.

The Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ensure sanctions relating to Venezuela are implemented effectively after the UK leaves the EU.

Context

This sanctions regime is aimed at encouraging the government of Venezuela to respect democratic principles, to comply with international human rights law and to respect human rights.

The regulations impose asset freezes on persons responsible for serious human rights violations, the repression of civil society and democratic opposition, or for actions, policies or activities that undermine democracy or the rule of law in Venezuela.

UK regulations
- The Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/135/introduction/made)
- The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/590/contents/made)
- The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/951/contents/made)
- Venezuela (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1094) (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1094/contents/made) (applicable prior to 11:00pm, 31 December 2020)
EU regulations (applicable prior to 11:00pm, 31 December 2020)

Council Regulation (EU) 2017/2063 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2017/2063)

Find out more about UK sanctions on Venezuela (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-sanctions-on-venezuela)
SHEQ Services Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 SHEQ Services Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:

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.
Hudson Property
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 Hudson Property 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 Hudson Property recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- 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.
Miss E Packwood v CP Woburn (Operating Company) Ltd: 3300578/2024 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss E Packwood v CP Woburn (Operating Company) Ltd: 3300578/2024 and Others - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6759a9ea9f669f2e28ce2b2c/Miss_E_Packwood_-_v_-_CP_Woburn__Operating_Company__Limited_-_3300578-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss E Packwood v CP Woburn (Operating Company) Ltd: 3300578/2024 and Others: Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a1e02408d82b458c553bb8/Ms._E_Packwood_v_CP_Woburn__Operating_Company__Limited__3300578.2024___Others__Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss E Packwood v CP Woburn (Operating Company) Ltd: 3300578/2024 and Others - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a5b8ba18658ad2023d5156/Ms_E_Packwood_v_CP_Woburn__Operating_Company__Limited_3300578_2024__3302990_2024__3303391_2024_FMH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss E Packwood v CP Woburn (Operating Company) Ltd: 3300578/2024 and Others - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a5b8e0a6acbbc7fb96a3c5/Ms_E_Packwood_v_CP_Woburn__Operating_Company__Limited_3300578_2024__3302990_2024__3303391_2024_Reasons.pdf).
Decentralised Manufacture: The designation step application form
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-22)

Application Form to be completed by an Applicant and sent to the MHRA requesting consideration of an award of a Decentralised Manufacture (DM) Designation.

Applicants seeking a DM designation should complete the DM designation application template in full, indicating how the product fulfils the criterion of designation. Completed forms should be sent electronically to the MHRA Coordinator at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Eco Nrg 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 Eco Nrg 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 Eco Nrg Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- 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.
LU7 0AL, L.B. Silica Sand Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/HP3094SQ/V004
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

View the application submitted by L.B. Silica Sand Limited for Reach Lane Quarry Landfill, Leighton Buzzard.

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)
DL5 6AP, Durham County Council: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/AB3209CB/V002
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

View the application submitted by Durham County Council for Heighington Lane Waste Transfer Station, Aycliffe.

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)
Datore 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 Datore 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 Datore 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
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Product Safety Report: Pretty White! Lightening Oil Care (2508-0034c)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)

Product Safety Report for Pretty White! Lightening Oil Care presenting a serious chemical risk.

Summary

Product: Pretty White! Lightening Oil Care

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain clobetasol propionate.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 382 mg/kg (0.038% w/w) clobetasol propionate. Improvements are also required to product marking and labelling.

Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) which is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation.

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2508-0034c

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
CNC joins celebrations as His Majesty The King visits Caithness
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-28)

CNC officers joined King Charles in Caithness to mark major nuclear sector anniversaries, highlighting progress in decommissioning and security partnerships.

Representatives from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC), including Chief Constable Simon Chesterman and Strategic Escort Group (SEG) officers, joined commemorations in Caithness as His Majesty The King visited the region to mark significant anniversaries in the UK’s nuclear sector.

The visit celebrated several key milestones: the 70th anniversary of nuclear operations at Dounreay, the 20th anniversary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), and 50 years of Pacific Nuclear Transport Ltd (PNTL). Hosted by the NDA group, the event acknowledged the progress made in decommissioning the UK’s earliest nuclear sites and highlighted the sector’s lasting contributions to sustainability and economic development.

Chief Constable Simon Chesterman said: “It was a privilege for the CNC to be represented during His Majesty The King’s visit to Caithness. We were invited to take part by the NDA, which is celebrating its 70th year in the UK nuclear sector.

“It was an honour to meet His Majesty and to introduce him to members of the Strategic Escort Group, and Ruth Colman, who leads the staff office at our Culham headquarters.

“The King asked lots of questions about the CNC and our role. He spent some time in conversation with us and was keen to hear from the SEG officers about their capabilities and unique role”.

During the visit, King Charles also met employees from across the NDA group, government representatives, community members, and invited guests.

SEG officers attended as guests, representing the constabulary’s close working relationship with the NDA group and its specialist role in protecting the UK’s nuclear sites and materials.

The event underscored the evolving nature of nuclear decommissioning and transport, and the essential partnerships between operational, policing, and regulatory bodies that support the sector’s long-term safety and security.

The CNC continues to provide armed policing at licensed nuclear sites, non-nuclear sites, and during the transport of nuclear materials worldwide—working in collaboration with industry, government, and law enforcement partners to ensure the safe and secure management of civil nuclear assets.
CTM08850 - Corporation Tax: change of ownership: companies with investment business: restriction for accounting periods ending on or after 1 April 1996 (S677)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)


CTA10/S677

Following the introduction of the loan relationships legislation, restrictions remain on interest accruing before the change in ownership by limiting the debits to be brought into account in computing the company's profits for periods following a change in ownership.

The debits to which this restriction applies are:
- any non-trading debit which CTA09/S372 requires to be treated as not accruing until paid and which would otherwise have fallen to be brought into account for an accounting period (AP) ending before or with the change in ownership,
- any other non-trading debit that relates to an amount that accrued before the change in ownership.
These debits are not to be brought into account where they, together with the amount of any such debits brought into account for a previous accounting period ending after the change in ownership, exceed the profits for the accounting period ending with the change in ownership. In other words the amount of such debits to be brought into non-trading debits from the company’s loan relationships is limited to an amount equal to the profits for the AP ending with the change.

For changes of ownership on or after 10 February 2005, the non-trading loan relationship deficit is not carried forward to any notional or true AP after the change in ownership.
COM71080 - Enquiries: CTSA enquiries: transferring an enquiry to FIS
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)


When you transfer the responsibility for an ongoing enquiry to Fraud Investigation Service (FIS), you must not make an entry in the ‘enquiry ended date’ field in function MAPS (Maintain AP Signals).

If you do so, it releases the repayment and reallocation inhibitions that are created by setting the ‘enquiry in progress’ signal to ’Y’ and frees COTAX to make automatic reallocations and repayments before the enquiry has ended. It also causes further problems if FIS need to make a jeopardy amendment or close the enquiry with COTAX.

When you transfer the case, leave the MAPS ‘enquiry ended date’ field blank. This preserves the COTAX record as an open enquiry until FIS formally close it.

See:
- COM71021 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com71021) for a list of forms relevant to this subject
- COM71011 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com71011) for a list of functions to use in particular situations
- COM71012 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com71012) for legislation applying to this subject
UK House Price Index for January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Monthly report showing the data for the average house prices for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, including in CSV format.

These reports contain the:
- headline statistics
- price changes
- sales volumes
- property status
- buyer status
- funding status
- repossession volumes
For Northern Ireland UK HPI reports, see Northern Ireland House Price Index: January to March 2024 (https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/northern-ireland-house-price-index).
Wirral Chamber of Commerce
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 Wirral Chamber of Commerce 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 Wirral Chamber of Commerce 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.
ARB Line 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 ARB Line 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 ARB Line 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
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.
Government secures raw materials to save British Steel
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

The Government has secured raw materials needed to save British Steel.

The Business Secretary pushes ahead with efforts to safeguard British Steel. Today [Tuesday 15 April] he will travel up to Immingham as the raw materials that have been waiting in the dock are unloaded and transported to the site, following the government settling payment for them.

The materials – which have arrived from the US – are enough to keep the blast furnaces running for the coming weeks, with officials continuing to work at pace to get a steady pipeline of materials to keep the fire burning.

A separate ship which contains yet more coking coal is on the way to the UK from Australia. This cargo was the subject of a legal dispute between British Steel and Jingye over the weekend that has now been resolved. The materials have been paid for using existing DBT budgets.

New legislation passed last weekend, in an unprecedented move, gives Government the power to direct the company’s board and workforce, ensure they get paid, and order the raw materials to keep the blast furnaces running. It also permits the Government to do these things itself if needed. The government acted to protect 37,000 jobs in supply chains and ensure we can build the infrastructure needed to deliver growth which is fundamental to the Plan for Change.

On Monday, Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds confirmed the appointment of Allan Bell as interim Chief Executive Officer, and Lisa Coulson as interim Chief Commercial Officer, both with immediate effect – ensuring the right expertise is in place to keep the site running smoothly.

After intensive work over the weekend, the government has secured coke and iron ore pellets for the blast furnaces and is confident there will be enough materials to keep the furnaces burning.

Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said:

We will always act in the interest of working people and UK industry. Thanks to the work of those at British Steel, and in my department, we have moved decisively to secure the raw materials we need to help save British Steel.

Our industries depend on UK steel and – thanks to our Plan for Change – demand is set to shoot up: helping build the 1.5 million homes, railways, schools and hospitals we need to usher in a decade of national renewal.
Miss P Teelock v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: 2305086/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss P Teelock v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: 2305086/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68075d164dd7e0f8897a614d/Miss_P_Teelock_v_Secretary_of_State_for_Work_and_Pensions_2305086-2023.pdf).
Knife and Offensive Weapon Sentencing Statistics:  July to September 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Trends in cautioning and sentencing of knife and offensive weapon offences.

Details

This publication presents key statistics describing the trends in the number of offenders In England and Wales receiving cautions and convictions for:
- Possession of an article with a blade or point
- Possession of an offensive weapon, or
- Threatening with either type of weapon
Please note that cases still awaiting final decisions are no longer accounted for using estimation methodology. These are generally cases in the latest periods and are now counted as ‘other’ disposals until final decisions are made unless separately specified.

Accompanying files

As well as this bulletin, the following products are published as part of this release:
- ODS format tables containing data on knife or offensive weapon offences up to September 2024
- An interactive table tool to look at previous offences involving possession of a blade, point or offensive weapon. The tool provides further breakdowns by gender, police identified ethnicity and prosecuting police force area. The data used in the tool is also included as a separate csv file.
We regularly carry out work to improve our statistics and geography breakdowns, therefore please refer to the latest publication for the most up-to-date figures. The bulletin was produced and handled by the ministry’s analytical professionals and production staff.

Pre-release access

Prior to publication pre-release access of up to 24 hours was granted to the following persons:

Ministry of Justice:

Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice; Parliamentary Under Secretary of State – covering sentencing; Permanent Secretary; Minister and Permanent Secretary Private Secretaries (x3); Special Advisors (x2); Director-General Policy: Prisons, Offenders and Analysis; Head of Sentencing Policy; Senior Policy Advisor, Custodial Sentencing Policy Unit; Policy Advisor, Custodial Sentencing Policy Unit; Head of Youth Justice Policy; Deputy Head of News and relevant press officers (x3).

Youth Justice Board:

Senior Communications Manager

Home Office:

Home Secretary; Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Crime and Policing; Policy Advisor, Serious Violence Unit; Head of Media and relevant press officers (x1)
Mrs R Forrester v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3305256/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs R Forrester v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3305256/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67caf6048c1076c796a45c4e/Mrs_R_Forrester_v_Qube_Qualifications_and_Development_Limited__in_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation____Other__-_3305256-2023__-_Judgment.pdf).
Mrs A J McCluskey v Glasgow City Council: 114828/2009
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A J McCluskey v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c414302662c6f8ec24494/Mrs_A_J_McCluskey_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_114828_-_Judgment.pdf).
Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: pre-existing arrangements
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Sets out requirements for those in arrangements made before the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme came into force on 1 July 2025.

The Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) protects the safety and interests of the UK by improving the understanding of activity taking place in the UK at the instruction of a foreign state or certain foreign state-controlled organisations. It is contained within part 4 of the National Security Act 2023.

The 3-month grace period for pre-existing arrangements – that is, those made before 1 July 2025 – has now ended.

New arrangements under the enhanced tier

You must register new arrangements under the enhanced tier of the scheme within 10 days of the arrangement being made and before activities take place.

See the guidance on the enhanced tier (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/foreign-influence-registration-scheme-enhanced-tier) for more information.

New arrangements under the political influence tier

You must register new arrangements under the political influence tier within 28 days of the arrangement being made.

See the guidance on the political influence tier (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/foreign-influence-registration-scheme-political-influence-tier) for more information.

Give feedback on the FIRS guidance (https://www.homeofficesurveys.homeoffice.gov.uk/s/give-feedback-firs-guidance/).
Ms E Jordan v The Baguette Deli Ltd: 6006067/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms E Jordan v The Baguette Deli Ltd: 6006067/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe6000b73354468d13548d/Ms_Ewa_Jordan_v_The_Baguette_Deli_Limited_6006067-2024_Judgment.pdf).
Portmeirion Group PLC
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 Portmeirion Group PLC 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 Portmeirion Group PLC recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
We also pledge the following:

Offering up to five days paid special leave per year to complete training commitments

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.
N Maitre v London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth: 2306200/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in N Maitre v London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth: 2306200/2020 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63ebb5098fa8f56138edbad4/Ms_Maitre_v_London_Borough_of_Richmond_upon_Thames___London_Borough_of_Wandsworth_2306200-2020_judgement.pdf).

Read the full decision in N Maitre v London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth: 2306200/2020 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6593daab579941000d35a76c/Ms_N_Maitre_v__1__London_Borough_of_Richmond_upon_Thames__2__London_Borough_of_Wandsworth_2306200-2020_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in N Maitre v London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth: 2306200/2020 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68077ce3148a9969d2394e4b/Ms_N_Maitre_v_1__London_Borough_of_Richmond_upon_Thames_2_London_Borough_of_Wandsworth_2306200-2020_certificate_of_correction15-04-25.pdf).

Read the full decision in N Maitre v London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth: 2306200/2020 - Corrected Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68077d294dd7e0f8897a617a/Ms_N_Maitre_v_1__London_Borough_of_Richmond_upon_Thames_2_London_Borough_of_Wandsworth_2306200-2020_amended_judgment_15-04-25.pdf).

Read the full decision in N Maitre v London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth: 2306200/2020 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68077d608c1316be7978e6b8/Ms_N_Maitre_v_1__London_Borough_of_Richmond_upon_Thames_2_London_Borough_of_Wandsworth_2306200-2020_written_reasons_15-04-25.pdf).

Read the full decision in N Maitre v London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth: 2306200/2020 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d3f3c7b6c608ff9421b297/Ms_N__Maitre_v_London_Borough_of_Richmond_Upon_Thames_and_London_Borough_of_Wandsworth_2306200-_2020_Judgment.pdf).