theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Mortgage Squared 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 Mortgage Squared 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 Mortgage Squared 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
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Publicising our covenant on our website and displaying the covenant logo -Advertising vacancies for veterans through the CTP and recovery career service -Supporting the employment of reservists and uphold the additional 2 weeks leave for annual 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.
SPE15170 - Receipt into customs warehouse: goods which have failed a tariff quota
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

In certain circumstances we may allow the entry to customs warehousing of goods that have failed to obtain a quota, with the subsequent cancellation of the entry to free circulation. This procedure however can only be used in the case of inadvertent error where there is no obvious negligence or deception, it should not be allowed for repeated occurrences.

For further information on Tariff Quotas see Tariff Quotas Guidance Notes (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/duty-suspensions-and-tariff-quotas) (link is external)

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
Monopoly of taxation without a monopoly of violence: the weak state’s trade-offs from taxation
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-02)

This study presents a new economic perspective on state-building based on a case study in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Abstract

The findings in this paper suggest that attempting to increase taxation by a weak state could come at the expense of safety in the medium term and of the integrity of the state in the long term.

This paper is part of the Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (PEDL) programme.

Citation

Henn SJ and others. ‘Monopoly of taxation without a monopoly of violence: the weak state’s trade-offs from taxation’ The Review of Economic Studies 2024

Links

Monopoly of taxation without a monopoly of violence: the weak state’s trade-offs from taxation (https://pedl.cepr.org/publications/monopoly-taxation-without-monopoly-violence-weak-state%E2%80%99s-trade-offs-taxation)
Priority treatment requests: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Immigration staff guidance on handling requests for priority treatment of citizenship applications.

UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on:

requests for priority made by ministers

applications for registration

applications for naturalisation

criteria for priority

requests for priority in advance of an application
Mr K Valiente v Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd: 3312196/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Valiente v Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd: 3312196/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d43e33a4075fa7b9851dc0/Mr_K_Valiente_v_Novartis_Pharmaceuticals_UK_Limited__3312196-2023.pdf).
Large vehicles you can drive using a car or lorry licence
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Information leaflet on the types of vehicle you can drive with a car or lorry licence.

This information leaflet covers:
- goods vehicles that can be driven with a full car licence
- buses that can be driven with a full car licence
- minimum ages
- descriptions of vehicle categories before 19 January 2013
- descriptions of vehicle categories on or after 19 January 2013
You can view your driving licence information online (https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence).
Personal information charter
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-28)

This charter sets out the standards you can expect from the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) when we collect, hold or use your personal information.

Your rights

When we collect, hold, use or process your personal information, you have a right to be told:
- what the data is being used for
- why we’re legally able to process your data (also called the ‘lawful basis for processing’)
- how long we will keep your data
- who we will share it with
- whether it will be transferred or accessed outside the UK or EU, and what legal protection it will have
- who our Data Protection Officer is
- about any rights you have, including the right to access your information or to object to its being used
- about your right to complain to the Information Commissioner if you feel that your personal information has been mishandled
You are also entitled to have your personal information:
- protected and kept secure
- kept accurate and up to date
- not used for purposes which are incompatible with those for which it was collected
- kept only for as long as it is needed for the purpose for which it was collected (unless it must be kept as part of the historic record)
How to contact the Data Protection Officer (DPO)

The DPO:
- determines how and why personal data is processed
- is responsible for independent advice
- monitors TRA’s use of personal information
Contact TRA:
- to get a copy of the personal information we have about you
- if you have any questions relating to how we handle your personal data
- if you have any concerns about a TRA service
Data Protection OfficerTrade Remedies AuthorityPremier House60 Caversham RoadReading RG1 7EB

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Clarion Housing Group Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Clarion Housing Group Limited is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords). Each landlord’s page contains their current judgement.

See the regulatory judgements table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices) for a full list of judgements. You can find more information about how we approach regulatory judgements and gradings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings). An A-Z of providers is also available.

Archived regulatory judgements and PDF versions of regulatory judgements are available on request. Please contact the Regulator of Social Housing by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx with your request.

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
CHM report into the safety implications of proposed puberty blockers legislation: factsheet
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-24)

Factsheet providing more information on the Commission on Human Medicines' independent report on the safety implications of proposed puberty blocker legislation.

The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) provided the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and the Minister of Health for Northern Ireland with an independent report setting out their expert view on the safety implications of proposed legislation (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/chms-report-on-proposed-changes-to-the-availability-of-puberty-blockers).

CHM advises ministers on the quality, safety and efficacy of medicinal products. Their report is technical and may not be easily interpreted by non-experts. This factsheet is designed to help readers interpret the report.
Devon poultry keeper sentenced following APHA investigation
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

A poultry keeper in Devon has been sentenced following an APHA investigation

Successful investigations by APHA have resulted in the sentencing of Mr Jeremy Saunders of Orchard Organic Farm, Newton Abbot for falsifying salmonella test results.

The UK has strict rules in place to protect public health and maintain the integrity of the egg supply chain. Robust testing for salmonella in laying flocks is a vital part of these controls, and APHA will not hesitate to take firm enforcement action where individuals attempt to mislead inspectors or undermine these safeguards.

At the hearing at Exeter Crown Court on Friday 10 October, Mr Saunders pleaded guilty to one count of perverting the course of justice after providing forged salmonella test results following an audit by the APHA Egg Marketing Team for the UK National Control Programme for Salmonella.

He received a four-month custodial sentence, suspended for 12 months, was ordered to complete 180 hours of unpaid work, and must pay costs and a victim surcharge totalling £387.

The UK National Control Programme for Salmonella aims to detect salmonella within egg-laying flocks and, when found, restrict the use of eggs to protect public health. APHA inspectors conduct regular audits on all laying flocks within the scope of the programme to ensure that farms meet their legal obligations.

Aled Edwards, Head of England Field Delivery at the Animal and Plant Health Agency, said:

Forged or falsified test results pose an unacceptable risk to public health. APHA takes the integrity of the National Control Programme extremely seriously, and this case demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that essential testing and audit requirements are met.

We welcome the court’s sentence and hope it sends a clear signal to others.

Anyone with concerns about compliance within the egg or poultry sector is encouraged to contact APHA by telephoning xx-xxxx-xxxx or emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
K Lamont v L Brown: 2303590/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in K Lamont v L Brown: 2303590/2022 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a61eeff425d97ff6c498b2/Ms_Kimberley_Lamont_v_Mr_Louis_Brown_2303590-2022_Strike_Out_Judgment_06-02-25.pdf).
Emma Jones CBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

Emma Jones was appointed Small Business Commissioner in June 2025. Following a degree in Law and Japanese, Emma joined international accounting firm Arthur Andersen, where she worked in their London, Leeds and Manchester offices. She set up the firm’s Inward Investment practice that attracted overseas companies to locate in the UK.  In 2000, bitten by the dot.com bug, Emma left the firm to start her first business, Techlocate. After 15 months, the company was successfully sold to Tenon plc when Emma was 27. The experience of starting, growing and selling a business from a home base gave Emma the idea for Enterprise Nation which was launched in 2005 to support the flourishing number of start-ups and SMEs .  Enterprise Nation expanded to become an active small business membership community, reaching more than 800,000 businesses each year with its powerful digital business support platform. Whilst leading Enterprise Nation, Emma presented a positive campaigning voice to government and the media on behalf of partners and members.  In 2011, Emma co-founded enterprise campaign, StartUp Britain, that she ran until 2014. Emma served as SME Representative for Crown Commercial Service for 2 years from July 2016, working to encourage more small businesses to sell to the public sector and its major suppliers.  In June 2012 Emma was awarded an MBE for Services to Enterprise. Emma was awarded the rank Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2021.

Emma Jones was appointed Small Business Commissioner in June 2025.

Following a degree in Law and Japanese, Emma joined international accounting firm Arthur Andersen, where she worked in their London, Leeds and Manchester offices. She set up the firm’s Inward Investment practice that attracted overseas companies to locate in the UK.

In 2000, bitten by the dot.com bug, Emma left the firm to start her first business, Techlocate. After 15 months, the company was successfully sold to Tenon plc when Emma was 27. The experience of starting, growing and selling a business from a home base gave Emma the idea for Enterprise Nation which was launched in 2005 to support the flourishing number of start-ups and SMEs.

Enterprise Nation expanded to become an active small business membership community, reaching more than 800,000 businesses each year with its powerful digital business support platform. Whilst leading Enterprise Nation, Emma presented a positive campaigning voice to government and the media on behalf of partners and members.

In 2011, Emma co-founded enterprise campaign, StartUp Britain, that she ran until 2014.

Emma served as SME Representative for Crown Commercial Service for 2 years from July 2016, working to encourage more small businesses to sell to the public sector and its major suppliers.

In June 2012 Emma was awarded an MBE for Services to Enterprise. Emma was awarded the rank Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2021.
S Maison v Primary Care 24: 2402554/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Maison v Primary Care 24: 2402554/2025 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f0ec3ff5d433238a14c6aa/S_Maison_v_Primary_Care_24_2402554_2025.pdf).
Mr A Strong v Parker Hannafin Manufacturing Ltd: 2502386/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Strong v Parker Hannafin Manufacturing Ltd: 2502386/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a2038708d82b458c553be4/Mr_A_Strong_v_Parker_Hannafin_Manufacturing_Limited_-_2502386-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on applying for maximum residue limits (MRLs) in the UK.

Maximum Residue Limits in Northern Ireland

Under the Northern Ireland Protocol, NI will operate under EU rules. This means that Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) set by the European Commission must be used for products authorised in NI.

You must submit the same application and all procedurally related communications that you provide to the EU to us via VMDS (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/veterinary-medicines-digital-service) or Eudralink within 2 working days.

Maximum Residue Limits in GB

MRLs listed in Commission Regulation (EC) xx-xxxx-xxxx or published in the Official Journal prior to 31 December 2020 will continue to have effect in GB and included on the list of GB approved MRLs from 1 January 2021. Maximum Residue Limits in Great Britain (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69148057db01ecfcf96fc845/Maximum_Residue_Limits_in_Great_Britain.pdf) (PDF, 2.19 MB, 55 pages)

For MRLs in GB, you will need to apply to the VMD, via VMDS or Eudralink, to:
- establish new MRLs for pharmacologically active substances
- extend an existing MRL, for example same substance but different species and/or food commodity
- change an existing MRL
Applications and data requirements

Before you apply, we recommend that you discuss your proposed application with us. To arrange a meeting, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) and include ‘Request a company meeting’ in the subject line.

When you are ready to apply you will need to submit, through our Digital Service (VMDS), an application form and the information set out in Commission Regulation (EC) 2018/782 in the format set out in Commission Regulation (EC) 2017/12.

Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/880 sets out the principles and minimum criteria for the extrapolation of an MRL to either another foodstuff from the same species or to the same foodstuff from another species. You should submit the MRL application at least 6 months before an associated Marketing Authorisation application.

Application form for the establishment of MRLs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60117fb3d3bf7f05c318226b/PCDOCS-_1836598-v1-VMD_L4_Authorisations_070_C_Application_form__GB_MRL.odt) (ODT, 35.9 KB)

Validation

Applications are validated (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/validation-of-applications-for-veterinary-medicines) upon receipt to check that everything has been provided in order to begin the assessment.

It is up to you to identify and submit all the necessary information in support of your application. If the submission is incomplete, we may not be able to progress your application.

Fees

Information on fees is available on the Fees relating to Marketing Authorisations (MA) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fees-applied-to-veterinary-medicine-authorisation-applications-in-gb/fees-relating-to-marketing-authorisations-ma) page.
Accompanied and unaccompanied asylum seeking children: statement of evidence
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

Use this form to give UK Visas and Immigration information about your asylum claim.

The completed form must reach us within 60 working days from the date your claim for asylum was made.

We are aware this publication may have accessibility issues. We are reviewing it so that we can fix these. Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy)
Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: Gender, Peace and Security programme summaries 2022 to 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

This page includes summaries of Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) Gender, Peace and Security programmes covering 2022 to 2023.

Programme summaries give an annual overview of each Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programme. They explain what support the CSSF provided and intended outcomes, stating:

where the programme worked

what it is trying to achieve

the budget

the programme length

They break down programme activity into individual components or projects, with details of the lead UK government department and the organisations that are implementing the programme. View further detail on the programme summary form (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/understanding-a-conflict-stability-and-security-fund-programme-summary).

The CSSF aims to publish information for all programmes. However, because some of the CSSF’s work is very sensitive, we cannot publish details of all programmes. The 2 main reasons are:

to protect national security interests

for the safety and security of beneficiaries, partners and partner governments

The UK Integrated Security Fund (UKISF) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-integrated-security-fund/about) replaced the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund in April 2024.
NICTS Quarterly Provisional Figures April to June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-21)

Statistics for the Northern Ireland Court and Tribunals Service for the quarter April to June 2025

This bulletin is produced in accordance with the pillars and principles set out in the Code of Practice for Statistics. It presents the following statistics for the Northern Ireland Court and Tribunals Service for the quarter April to June 2025: The number of Children Order applications received and disposed at Family Proceedings Courts, Family Care Centres and the High Court; Civil and family business received and disposed, waiting times and sitting days in County Courts; The number of cases and defendants received and disposed, waiting times, pleas and findings and sittings at the Crown Court; Business received and disposed, waiting times and sitting days in the Chancery, King’s Bench and Family Divisions of the High Court; and The number of youth and adult defendants received and disposed, charges and outcomes, sittings, civil applications received and disposed and waiting times at Magistrates’ Courts.
DESNZ: prompt payment data, January to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

How long the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) takes to pay invoices.

Percentage of invoices DESNZ paid within 5 days and within 30 days of receipt. The data is published in yearly quarters.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:
- DESNZ: prompt payment data (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/df7e7e32-7c31-4970-a1c4-900a8c2111e8/desnz-prompt-payment-data)
CG15190 - Expenditure: enhancement expenditure: example
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)


In March 2005, Mr T buys a plot of land for £200,000 (including expenses). This does not form part of a garden within TCGA92/S222. He lays out on it a tennis court at a cost of £5,000. In April 2010, he does away with the tennis court and builds in its place a swimming pool at a cost of £15,000. In February 2012 he sells the land for £250,000 (after deduction of expenses).

The £5,000 which he spent on the tennis court is not allowable because it is not reflected in the state of the land on its disposal. The computation is therefore as follows:

Net sale proceeds £250,000

Less Cost of land £200,000

Cost of swimming pool £15,000 £215,000

Capital Gain £35,000

NOTE: The demolition of a tennis court is not the `entire loss, destruction, dissipation or extinction of an asset' within TCGA92/S24 (1), see CG13120 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg13120), because it is not an `asset': it is only part of an asset, the land. And it is not within Section 24(3), see CG15773 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg15773) because it is not a building or a structure in the nature of a building.
Cibes Lift UK
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 Cibes Lift UK 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 Cibes Lift UK 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.
Chief Scientific Advisers Network in Action
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Insights into the impacts of Chief Scientific Advisers across the UK government.

This report delivers an insight into the impacts of Chief Scientific Advisers (CSAs) across the UK government. This report provides an overview of the role of a CSA and the CSA Network more generally, the importance of the science and technology advice that the network delivers to the UK government and a breakdown of key areas where the network has achieved impact. Additionally, this report includes four case studies in which the contributions of CSAs have resulted in meaningful impact.
Ms R Bee v Pure Luxuries London Ltd: 6009943/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms R Bee v Pure Luxuries London Ltd: 6009943/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692838c7a245b0985f0341b3/Ms_R_Bee_v_Pure_Luxuries_London_Ltd_-_6009943_2024_-_Preliminary_-_Judgment.pdf).
Protection and Infrastructure grants 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

Apply for capital items that support improving the management of woodland and the impact of beaver behaviours.

The Protection and Infrastructure grants 2025 guidance consists of:
- applicant’s guide
- agreement holder’s guide
- terms and conditions
Use the guidance to apply for a Protection and Infrastructure grant 2025 from 2 January 2025.

Read the applicant’s guide (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protection-and-infrastructure-grants-2025/applicants-guide-protection-and-infrastructure-grants-2025) to find out if you’re eligible for a grant and how to apply. Read the agreement holder’s guide (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/agreement-holders-guide-capital-grants-higher-tier-capital-grants-and-protection-and-infrastructure-grants-2025) to find out how to manage your agreement and make a claim for payment.

You can also apply for other capital grants (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/countryside-stewardship-get-funding-to-protect-and-improve-the-land-you-manage) at any time of the year.

Contact Rural Payments Agency (RPA)

You can contact RPA by email, phone or post.

Rural Payments Agency PO Box 324 Worksop S95 1DF

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

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, except bank holidays Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)
N Manzoor v Kiren Foods Ltd: 6019209/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in N Manzoor v Kiren Foods Ltd: 6019209/2025 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ecfa3bf159f887526bbd85/N_Manzoor_v_Kiren_Foods_Limited_-_6019209_2025_-_Judgment_-_Preliminary.pdf).

Read the full decision in N Manzoor v Kiren Foods Ltd: 6019209/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ecfa6c8427701993d5dfc2/N_Manzoor_v_Kiren_Foods_Limited_-_6019209_2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Birmingham Youth Sports Academy
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 Birmingham Youth Sports Academy 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 Birmingham Youth Sports Academy recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-We will act as a link between the Tri-Services and local community sporting groups

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.
3 Waylands, Wraysbury, Staines-upon-Thames, Berkshire, TW19 5DZ: CAM/00ME/LSC/2025/0620
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Eastern Region, Judge David Wyatt on 10 June 2025

Read the full decision in 3 Waylands, Wraysbury, Staines-upon-Thames, Berkshire, TW19 5DZ: CAM/00ME/LSC/2025/0620 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684808ddd0ca5d7801e4e692/3_Waylands__Wraysbury_Staines_TW19_5DZ.pdf).

Read the full decision on fees in 3 Waylands, Wraysbury, Staines-upon-Thames, Berkshire, TW19 5DZ: CAM/00ME/LSC/2025/0620 - fees (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6854020e16eefd7361e989b1/3_Waylands__Wraysbury_-_application_fee.pdf).
Research and Development tax relief reform and intensive support
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

Screening Equality Impact Assessment for Research and Development tax relief reform and intensive support.

HM Revenue and Customs screens all policy changes for equality impacts on groups sharing protected characteristics, and to identify any appropriate mitigations, as required.

This is in line with our commitments to the Equality Act 2010 and our Public Sector Equality Duty (section 149 of the Equality Act) and our Northern Ireland Equality Scheme commitments to publish our impact assessments.
Empire Square, 34 Long Lane, London, SE1 4NH: LON/00BE/HYI/2023/0013 & LON/00BE/BSB/2024/0602 - Remediation Order
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Residential Property decision of Judge N. Carr, Ms H. Bowers MRICS, and Mr A. Gee RIBA on 05 June 2025

Read the full decision in Empire Square, 34 Long Lane, London, SE1 4NH: LON/00BE/HYI/2023/0013 & LON/00BE/BSB/2024/0602 - Remediation Order (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6841b582fa0289a17a3e87b8/Empire_Square_-_Remediation_Order_FINAL.pdf).
Digital Identity Sectoral Analysis Report 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Findings from OfDIA's research on the UK's digital identity sector, including analysis of the market and the results from a consumer insights survey.

This report contains information about the UK digital identity sector, including the number of businesses, the sector’s contribution to the UK economy, the number of people employed, products and services offered by firms, consumer use of digital identity services, and consumer attitudes to digital identity.

Key findings

Sector size and growth
- The UK digital identity sector generated revenue of £2.1 billion (£888 million Gross Value Added (GVA)) during 2023/2024
- There are 266 firms operating in the sector, 49% of which operate at small or medium size
- The sector employs 10,246 people (full time equivalent). Sector employment has been growing on average 11.7% per annum since 2020.
Gross Value Added per employee is £86,600, which is 56% higher than the UK average

The sector is highly internationalised, with 34% of UK firms having a physical presence in international markets. Over half (57%) of the revenue of the largest 20 firms comes from international markets.

The sector serves a wide range of industries, with strong demand from financial services(85% of providers), health and public sector (58%), and technology sectors (57%).
- Key services include document verification (54%), identity management (50%), and biometrics (45%).
Consumer attitudes

In a survey of 3,561 consumers conducted for this report:
- 44% said that they had used a digital identity service at some point in their lives
- 75% said timesaving and convenience were the top benefits of digital identity services compared to use of physical ID
- The most commonly cited use cases were accessing online game or gambling accounts (38%), applying for a credit card or loan online (36%) and setting up and managing insurance policies (28%)
- Privacy (79%) and security (79%) were the most important factors to users, followed by service provider reputation (76%), clarity on forms of evidence needed (76%), reliability (75%) and conformity to government standards (75%)
This research was conducted independently by Oliver Wyman, Perspective Economics and Projects by IF.

This report updates the findings of the interim report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/digital-identity-sectoral-analysis-interim-findings) published in December 2024, to include updated figures and additional insights on market adoption, innovation, and consumer attitudes to digital identity.
Unloc Learning 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 Unloc Learning 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 Unloc Learning 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
We also pledge the following:

Activities: working with the Armed Forces to provide opportunities for young people, particularly as an organisation with its national HQ in Portsmouth, the home of the Royal Navy.

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 Omran v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 6022416/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr F Omran v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 6022416/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c18e68838e7712ea2bfe36/Mr_F_Omran_-_v_-_Royal_Mail_Group_Limited_-_6022416_-_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr D J Grzybek v Marshall Motor Group Ltd: 1405862/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D J Grzybek v Marshall Motor Group Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909d4ae88a98da87e29222c/Mr_D_J_Grzybek_v_Marshall_Motor_Group_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Withdrawal_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D J Grzybek v Marshall Motor Group Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682f410db33f68eaba9539eb/Mr_D_J_Grzybek_-vs-_Marshall_Motor_Group_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Adventure Therapy
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 Adventure Therapy 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 Adventure Therapy 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.
MORGAN LLOYD TRUSTEES LIMITED v THE COMMISSIONERS FOR  HIS MAJESTY’S REVENUE AND CUSTOMS :   [2025] UKUT 00102 (TCC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision by MR JUSTICE MELLOR and JUDGE ANNE REDSTON on 25 March 2025

Read full decision Morgan Lloyd Trustees Limited v The Commissioners of His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e2b914dcd2d93561195b45/Morgan_Lloyd_Trustees_Limited_v_HMRC_-_final_decision_.pdf)

INCOME TAX – pensions – unauthorised payments – scheme sanction charges – contractual interpretation – what is meant by “the commercial context” – challenges to the FTT’s findings of fact and evaluative judgments – time limit for making an application to be discharged from the scheme sanction charge – appeal allowed in part
Mrs C Brown v The Hamptons Hospital Ltd and Mr I Walji: 6011652/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs C Brown v The Hamptons Hospital Ltd and Mr I Walji: 6011652/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dbfad80298101d2d6711a8/Mrs_Chandra_Brown_-_v_-__1__The_Hamptons_Hospital_Limited__2__Mr_Imran_Walji___6011652-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).