theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Bird flu: second premises near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham (AIV 2025/40)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds on 4 April 2025.

Case information

29 April 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a second premises near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, Durham (AIV 2025/40), the 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been revoked.

4 April 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds at a second premises near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, Durham (AIV 2025/40).

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

Download the Revocation of Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone (Avian Influenza) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68112ee0fd5a4ef590e0423d/Revocation_of_CBMZ_AIV2025_40.pdf)

This revokes:

declaration of a captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f02e0222a7bab256d956ce/Declaration_of_a_Captive_Bird__Monitoring__Controlled_Zone__Avian_Influenza___AIV_2025_-_40_.pdf)

Further information

Check:
- the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)
- if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)
Case number: AIV 2025/40
College oversight, improvement and intervention
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

How the government helps colleges improve financial resilience, quality and performance.

This guidance is for:
- college governors
- accounting officers (CEOs and principals)
- chief financial officers
- governance professionals
It applies to:
- further education (FE) colleges
- sixth-form colleges
- designated institutions
The guidance sets out:

how the Department for Education (DfE) works with colleges to:
- identify any financial or quality issues
- provide tiered support
- take targeted action
- intervene where necessary
updates to our improvement and intervention policy, following:
- the Post-16 education and skills white paper (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/post-16-education-and-skills-white-paper)
- introduction of Regional Improvement Teams (RITs)
- changes to the Ofsted inspection framework (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-education-and-skills-inspection-toolkit-operating-guide-and-information)
This guidance supports the information provided on help and support for colleges (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-and-support-for-colleges).
Global HR Design
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Developed by Government People Group, the Global HR Design sets the standard for user centric HR services for the public sector, with a focus on UK Government.

Developed by Government People Group (GPG) working cross-functionally through the Functional Convergence Programme, to deliver consistent single Global Design artefacts for HR, Finance, Commercial and Grants Management.

All UK Government departments, and shared service models are formally required to converge on this Global Design for HR and is underpinned by the Government Functional Standard GovS 003: Human Resources (PDF, 364KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6109bbd68fa8f50433efa936/2356GOV_HR003_Standards_Digital_v3-2.pdf). The design may equally be used across the wider public sector.

The single Global Design product for HR, Finance, Commercial and Grants Management, is the NOVA: The Functional Reference Model.

NOVA is a leading practice design for corporate services, intended to be used as a design schematic for technology or system design, particularly, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planner) design. Its purpose is to introduce standardisation to the design of future government technology deployments, therein driving system/functional interoperability.

NOVA provides for HR, Finance, Commercial and Grants Management functions an integrated and comprehensive set of assets split into 5 categories:
- PROCESS: Functional Taxonomies, L1-L4/L5 Process Maps detailing roles, activities, and decision points and a common Business Glossary - providing core definitions and terms.
- DATA: Data Standards with core Data Attributes, categorised by Functional and Cross Functional.
- PERFORMANCE: Standardised catalogue of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) & Process Performance Indicators (PPIs)
- LEADING PRACTICES: Leading Practices, Controls and Policies libraries aligned to each process area
- TECHNOLOGY: Technology & System Overlays for ERP vendors; Data Mapping technology overview; application architecture and data flow diagrams
For more information on NOVA, or access to the full suite of data standards within the Data Dictionary, please visit the NOVA gov.uk page (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nova-functional-reference-model).
PE27 4TN, Hook 2 Sisters Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/SP3930UV/V004
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

View the permit issued for Overcote Poultry Unit, St Ives under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:
- Operator name: Hook 2 Sisters Limited
- Installation name: Overcote Poultry Unit
- Permit number: EPR/SP3930UV/V004
Company Names Tribunal decision: Alpha FX Europe Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Decision for applicant Alpha FX Limited against registration number NI717027, applicant successful.

Application number 5120

Applicant Alpha FX Limited objected to the name used by Alpha FX Europe Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Signed order

On the 15 April 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Alpha FX Europe Limited is changed to NI717027, LTD.
VCM75240 - Share Loss Relief: individual and corporate claimants: individual claimants: a simple case without complications: has there been a disposal?
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)


It is an absolute requirement for a claim to Share Loss Relief that there be a disposal of shares for the purposes of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992. This can be an actual disposal by the claimant shareholder, such as a sale of his or her shares, or a deemed disposal. Deemed disposals are events which are not changes of ownership but are treated by the TCGA as if they were actual disposals. In the context of Share Loss Relief the most common deemed disposal is on the occasion of a negligible value claim under TCGA92/S24. There is detailed guidance on negligible value claims at CG13120P (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg13120p). You should note that the making of a negligible value claim is quite separate from the claim to Share Loss Relief: you must be certain, where it is relevant, that a negligible value claim has been properly made and is accepted before you can consider the availability of Share Loss Relief.
Foreign Secretary statement on UK response to Afghanistan earthquake
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

Foreign Secretary announces additional emergency funding to Afghan people following the recent earthquake in Afghanistan

Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, said:

The situation in Afghanistan following the recent earthquake remains grave, and as aid workers finally manage to reach the remote and worst-affected areas, the extent of the damage and human impact are clear. That’s why the UK is providing an additional £3 million to support humanitarian partners already active on the ground, including UNFPA, the International Red Cross, Afghanaid and War Child.

As with all of the UK’s humanitarian work in Afghanistan, all funds will be channelled through established partnerships with international organisations and UK NGOs. This funding, delivered through these partners, will ensure that the Afghan people receive much-needed access to healthcare, clean water and emergency shelter, as well as supporting affected women and girls through the provision of dignity kits and reproductive health kits.

With winter round the corner it is essential that there is a collective effort to address the needs of people made vulnerable by this tragedy.

Background:
- This emergency funding is in addition to the £1 million announced on 2 September: UK provides emergency aid to Afghanistan earthquake victims - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-provides-emergency-aid-to-afghanistan-earthquake-victims)
Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
R&C Williams 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 R&C Williams 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 R&C Williams 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
- 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.
Connect Health
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 Connect Health 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 Connect Health 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
28 Charing Cross Mansions, 26 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DG: LON/00BK/F77/2023/0417
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of J A NAYLOR FRICS FIRPM on 2 December 2024

Read the full decision in 28 Charing Cross Mansions, 26 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DG: LON/00BK/F77/2023/0417 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6761a1bb26a2d1ff182534b2/28_Charing_Cross_Road_Decision.pdf). Read the full reasons in 28 Charing Cross Mansions, 26 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DG: LON/00BK/F77/2023/0417 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6761a1caf666d2e4faef39cc/28_Charing_Cross_Road_Full_Reasons.pdf).
Ms L Whitfield v University of Bath: 1405760/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms L Whitfield v University of Bath: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690b1e7788a98da87e2922d9/Ms_Lisa_Whitfield_V_University_of_Bath_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Dismissal_Judgment.pdf).
For-Ex Distribution Network 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 For-Ex Distribution Network 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 For-Ex Distribution Network Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
Mr A Sttar v Manchester Superstore (Bradford) Ltd: 1809292/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Sttar v Manchester Superstore (Bradford) Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68358f37c239ae3e866c03bf/Abdul_Sttar_v_Manchester_Superstore__Bradford__Ltd_-_1809292.24.pdf).
Understanding the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

This factsheet aims to help immigration advisers and organisations understand the proposed powers and prepare for upcoming changes.

The Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) has published a factsheet to help immigration advisers and organisations understand the proposed changes under the UK Government’s Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025.

The factsheet provides a clear summary of the new powers for the IAA being introduced by the Bill and explains what they could mean for advisers and organisations, their clients, and the wider immigration advice sector.

The Bill, currently progressing through Parliament, aims to strengthen the UK’s border controls and improve the efficiency of immigration enforcement. It introduces new provisions related to entry and detention, digital documentation, enforcement powers, and penalties for non-compliance with immigration rules.

Key topics covered in the factsheet include:
- overview of the proposed new enforcement powers for the IAA
- public engagement
- impact on vulnerable groups and small businesses
- support for advisers and organisations
Heather Laing, Chief Executive, said:

We know advisers and organisations are working hard to support people navigating the immigration system. With new legislation on the horizon, it’s vital that the sector is equipped with accurate, timely information.

This fact sheet is part of our commitment to supporting advisers, so that they can give high-quality, informed immigration advice.

The IAA will continue to monitor the progress of the Bill and provide updates as more details become available. We encourage all registered advisers and stakeholders to read the factsheet and share it within their networks.

Read the factsheet (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/border-security-asylum-and-immigration-bill-iaa-factsheet)
Commissioned research to hear from children and learners, parents and carers, and staff during inspection: terms of reference
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Ofsted has commissioned behavioural research and cognitive testing on how we can best hear from children, learners, parents, carers and provider staff during inspection.

Ofsted is committed to improving how we engage with stakeholders when we inspect education settings. This includes inspectors talking to them in person on inspection or gathering their views through surveys.

We have commissioned the Behavioural Insights Team to carry out research and cognitive testing to understand how we can best hear from children, learners, parents, carers and provider staff during inspection. The research will help us to understand what enables people to share their views on inspection, and what makes it more challenging.
Homes England RFI releases for November 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Our responses to Freedom of Information requests for November 2024.

You can read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make an information request at the bottom of the Homes England homepage (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england).

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 require us to disclose information that is held at the time we receive a request. Information in our disclosure log is subject to change and information contained within a historic request may now be out of date.
AI coding assistant trial
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

UK public sector findings from a cross-government trial of AI coding assistants to understand how these tools could help software engineering.

As part of the government’s initiative to increase artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across the public sector, the Government Digital Service (GDS) completed trials into the capabilities of commercial AI tools.

GDS ran a trial of AI coding assistants (AICAs) across government from November 2024 to February 2025. A total of 2,500 licences were made available across central government organisations.

GDS collected quantitative data using surveys and telemetry, and qualitative data was collected using satisfaction and exit surveys. The trial aimed to understand how these tools could help public sector engineering and development teams work better and be more productive.
RDRM32105 - Remittance Basis: Accessing the remittance basis: Exceptions to the claim requirements up to 5 April 2025: Overview
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


From 6 April 2025 it is not possible to use the remittance basis of taxation, however, any foreign income or gains that have arisen to a former remittance basis user prior to this date will continue to be taxed at the usual tax rates if they are remitted to the UK on or after 6 April 2025, subject to any amounts designated under the temporary repatriation facility (TRF) – see RDRM71000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-domicile-and-remittance-basis/rdrm71000).

The guidance in this section only applies to tax years up to and including the 2024-25 tax year and remains for reference purposes only.

A UK resident individual who is eligible to use the remittance basis in a tax year can do so without having to make a claim on a self-assessment tax return in two circumstances.

ITA07/s809D
- the individual’s un-remitted foreign income and gains are under the £2,000 threshold for the relevant tax year
- the individual is not an employee with only small amounts of employment income (ITA07/s828A).
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ITA07/s809E

The individual is:
- not a long-term resident (or is under the age of 18 at the end of the tax year) and so not subject to the remittance basis charge, and
- they have limited/no UK income or gains for the relevant tax year, and
- they do not remit any relevant foreign income and gains for that tax year.
Individuals using the remittance basis by virtue of either s809D or s809E do not have to file a self-assessment return in order to access the remittance basis.

However, if an SA return has been issued or requested then they should include details of their use of the remittance basis in the return when they file it, even if the remittance basis is accessed by virtue of s809D or s809E.
Four Circles Group Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Four Circles Group Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Grosvenor Medical 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 Grosvenor Medical 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 Grosvenor Medical 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.
TW Partnership LLP
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 TW Partnership LLP 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 TW Partnership LLP 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.
Serve
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 Serve 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 Serve recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Albert & Flaherty 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 Albert & Flaherty 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 Albert & Flaherty Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mrs M Ghouri v GE Beauty Glasgow Ltd: 4107095/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M Ghouri v GE Beauty Glasgow Ltd: 4107095/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680a1a097a11df940be1aa82/4107095.2024_-_Mrs_M_Ghouri_v_GE_Beauty_Glasgow_Ltd_-_Judgment_Issued_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs M Ghouri v GE Glasgow Ltd: 4107095/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683d5c57f17469e343ebb987/4107095.2024_-_Mrs_M_Ghouri_v_GE_Glasgow_Ltd_-_Judgment_Issued_16.05.2025.pdf).
Haddenham Medical Centre
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 Haddenham Medical Centre 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 Haddenham Medical Centre 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
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 F Parker v JD Wetherspoon plc: 1401845/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr F Parker v JD Wetherspoon plc: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6926df07b3b9afff34e95fff/Mr_F_Parker_-vs-_JD_Wetherspoon_plc_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Welsh language scheme
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

The Welsh Language Scheme sets out how the Disclosure and Barring Service can provide its services to the public in Welsh.

At the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we are committed to providing our Welsh customers with the best possible service, and currently operate under the Home Office’s Welsh Language Scheme (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/welsh-language-scheme).

The Home Office’s Welsh Language Scheme applies to the Home Office in its entirety and all Home Office agencies and public bodies, unless they run their own Welsh Language Scheme.

DBS certificates

We do all we can to make sure that our documents are translated into Welsh. However, it is worth noting that DBS certificates cannot be printed in Welsh.

This is because under Part V of the Police Act 1997, the DBS is required to disclose criminal records and other government information as it is recorded in central records. This information is recorded on the Police National Computer (PNC) in English only, so DBS certificates will be issued in English only.

The DBS does not have the authority to translate information and has identified inherent risk to the integrity and accuracy of the DBS checking service, should certificate information be translated.

Also, where information is to be disputed there would be an additional need to revert the information to English for consideration of the original information.

Contact information

The Welsh Language line telephone number for DBS checking service enquiries is xx-xxxx-xxxx.

The address for Welsh correspondence is:

PO Box 3961Royal Wootton BassettSN4 4HFUnited Kingdom

The email address for Welsh correspondence is xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Codes of practice for officers using examination powers at ports
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-13)

Codes of practice for Schedule 3 to the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 and Schedule 7 to the Terrorism Act 2000.

The processes governing how counter-terrorism port examination powers under Schedule 7 to the Terrorism Act 2000, and hostile state activity port examination powers under Schedule 3 to the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 will be used by port and border officers.

Read the original consultation and outcome (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/codes-of-practice-for-officers-detaining-individuals-at-ports).

Read the 2022 consultation and outcome for Schedule 7 (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/code-of-practice-for-schedule-7-to-the-terrorism-act-2000).

Read the 2025 consultation and outcome for schedule 7 and schedule 3 (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/changes-to-the-codes-of-practice-for-schedule-7-and-schedule-3).
Mr S Singh v Wills Bros Ltd Pawton Dairy: 1401641/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Singh v Wills Bros Ltd Pawton Dairy: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d1ada2a6d78876a3fb0a5d/Mr_S_Singh_-vs-_Wills_bros_Ltd_Pawton_Dairy_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
St Thomas' Church of England Infant School: 28 August 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

The schools adjudicator’s admission variation decision about St Thomas' Church of England Infant School.

Decision reference: VAR2624

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements – approved

School type: voluntary controlled

School phase: primary

Local authority: Hampshire County Council

Admission authority: local authority