theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
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 Devon Partnership NHS Trust 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 Devon Partnership NHS Trust 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
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.
Greenhous Group 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 Greenhous Group 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 Greenhous Group 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
- 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.
Marine protected areas (MPA) Environment Act target delivery plan
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to Marine protected areas (MPA).

The Environment Act target delivery plan for Marine protected areas (MPA).

The Environment Act 2021 set out a series of legally binding statutory targets to significantly improve the natural environment and leave it in a better state for future generations.

To ensure progress, the Environment Act requires that each statutory target has at least one interim target set in the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) which covers the 5 years from publication of the latest revision of the EIP.
CG52760 - Company reconstructions: shareholder: TCGA92/S136: introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)


Quoted Companies

If the original holding of shares or debentures was in a quoted company then, in the main, online information stating the values of quoted shares and securities can be relied upon. If you have any queries about these values, however, contact Shares and Assets Valuation to discuss further

Unquoted companies

If the original company is unquoted you must consider whether the technical and anti-avoidance provisions are satisfied.

To consider whether the technical conditions are met you may need to request information from the company. The main technical requirement for Section 136 to apply is that there is a scheme of reconstruction. The requirements are outlined in Sch 5AA (see CG 52707).

To consider whether the anti-avoidance provisions are satisfied you should contact the Clearance and Counteraction team (CCT) to determine whether clearance has been granted.

It is your responsibility to check the transactions have been carried out in accordance with the details in the notification of clearance. If you cannot satisfy yourself that they have then the case should be referred to Capital Gains Technical Group.

The anti-avoidance provisions only apply to taxpayers that alone or with connected persons own more than 5 per cent of, or of any class of, the issued shares or debentures of the company. Taxpayers who control smaller shareholdings are concerned only with whether the transactions meet the technical requirements of Section 136. If, on or after 1 December 2003, that Company holds some of its shares in treasury these don’t count as issued share capital when it comes to the calculation see CG50287 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg50287).
Recyclability assessment methodology: decision tree diagram
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

A decision tree illustrating the process for deciding the recyclability of materials under the recyclability assessment methodology (RAM), part of extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging

From 1 January 2025, liable producers who supply household packaging must assess the recyclability of that packaging and report the results of the assessment to the environmental regulator. This is part of EPR for packaging.

Find out more about EPR for packaging (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-report-packaging-data), including who is liable, what you must report, how to report it and deadlines.

The decision tree illustrates the stages of deciding whether a piece of packaging should be classified as red, amber or green under the RAM and can be used as a basis for creating your own process diagrams.

You should consider the diagram alongside other RAM information that covers:

how to assess your packaging waste (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/recycling-assessment-methodology-how-to-assess-your-packaging-waste)

definitions and background (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/recycling-assessment-methodology-background-and-definitions) - this explains the stages of recyclability and some technical terms

RAM ratings and outputs for different packaging materials (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/recycling-assessment-methodology-materials-and-outputs)

clarifications and additional information (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/recyclability-assessment-methodology-supplementary-guidance) to help you carry out your RAM assessment
LN11 8PJ, Mr Graham Heath: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/HP3026LZ/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

View the application submitted by Mr Graham Heath for Blacksmith View, Scrubb Lane, Authorpe, Louth, LN11 8PJ.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:
- waste and mining waste operations
- installations
- water discharge and groundwater activities
- medium combustion plant and specified generators
The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:
- what the application is about
- when you need to comment by
The Environment Agency will decide:
- whether to grant or refuse the application
- what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
Foot and mouth disease control strategy
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

How the government would manage suspect cases and outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Great Britain.

This document describes how a suspect case and outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) would be managed in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales, not including Northern Ireland) and the measures to be applied within the framework of national law. It also describes the measures and wider framework in place for reducing the risk of an incursion of FMD.

The strategy aims to provide information on the policies to be applied so all those affected by an outbreak of FMD can be better prepared to respond quickly and effectively to control it, mitigating the likely impact of the control measures.
Llais Wales
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 Llais Wales 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 Llais Wales 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.
RISE support for improving attainment in schools
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

How schools can improve attainment using regional improvement for standards and excellence (RISE) resources.

A range of online and in-person school support and professional development available through the regional improvement for standards and excellence (RISE) programme to help:
- improve the attainment of children and young people
- develop the skills of teachers and leaders
- share best practice
Period of validity for a UK certificate of conformity: UK21/G006
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Adopted EU recommendation GEN-006. UK approved recommendation on period of validity of a UK certificate of conformity.

Question

What is the period of validity of a UK certificate of conformity?

Recommendation

The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended do not specify a stated period of validity for certificates.

However, periods of validity are specified in some of the international instruments, i.e. MSC Circ. 1221 para 2.4, 2010 FTP Code (IMO Fire Test Procedures) Paragraph 5.2.3. The type examination certificates shall be valid for a maximum of 5 years from the date of issue.

Module B certificates

Paragraph 6 of Annex II of the Regulations requires the conditions of validity to be stated. To keep in line with international practice Type Examination certificates should be issued for a period of maximum 5 years.

When reissuing Module B certificates, UK Approved Bodies should also verify that the specimen(s) being manufactured are still in conformity with the technical documentation (this may be assessed based on Module D, E or F conformity assessments which have been reported to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency by any notified body).

Note: Where a transitional period applies the certificate period of validity would be in accordance with the transitional period time frame.

Module D and E certificates

Module D and E certificates should be issued for a period of 3 years (ISO 17021 Sept 2015: 9.1.3.2); this period may be extended, under the Approved Body’s judgment, to a maximum of 5 years. The interval of the audits carried out by Approved Bodies should not exceed 1 year, however, the Approved body, at their discretion and with valid documented reasons, can conduct the audit within a period of three months before or after this deadline.

Module F and G certificates

No limiting period of validity.

Reference is also made to EA Document EA-2/17 M: 2016 on ”Accreditation for Notification Purposes” Para 3.1. Harmonized Standards suitable for the accreditation Approved Bodies.

References
- MSC Circ. 1221
- MSN 1874 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/msn-1874-mf-amendment-7-marine-equipment-united-kingdom-conformity-assessment-procedures-for-marine-equipment-other-approval-and-standards) as amended
- The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended
Items affected
- All
More information

Maritime and Coastguard AgencyBay 2/21Spring Place105 Commercial RoadSouthamptonSO15 1EG

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

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

Website: www.gov.uk/mca (https://www.gov.uk/mca)
Grave of missing soldier identified in Belgium
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

The grave of a missing soldier from World War One has been identified more than 100 years after he fell in battle near Ypres, Belgium.

Private John Lamond’s previously unmarked grave has finally been identified and marked following extensive research by the Ministry of Defence’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), known as the ‘MOD War Detectives’ and others.

A rededication service was held on 10 July 2025 at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s (CWGC’s) Dadizeele New British Cemetery, Belgium, to honour the Aberdeen-born soldier.

The military party and the family of Pte Lamond at his rededication service. Crown Copyright.

JCCC Caseworker Alexia Clark said:

I am grateful to the researcher who originally submitted evidence suggesting the location of the graves of Private Lamond. In rededicating his grave, we have reunited his mortal remains with his name, ensuring that his sacrifice will not be forgotten.

By October 1918, John Lamond and the 1st/8th Battalion Scottish Rifles were stationed in Belgium, near Gheluwe on the Ypres-Menin Road. It was during the advance towards Menin that John disappeared on or around 14 to 15 October 1918.

On 23 October 1919, an unknown British soldier from the 1st/8th Scottish Rifles was recovered from a marked but seemingly solitary grave just off the main Gheluwe-Menin Road, just over a kilometre from Menin town centre. The grave marker bore the date 15 October 1918. At the time, the body could not be identified and the soldier was reburied at Dadizeele New British Cemetery in an unnamed grave. Recent research has revealed that this grave is in fact that of Private John Lamond, and today his grave has been rededicated accordingly.

Fergus Read, Commemorations Case Officer at CWGC, said:

It was remarkable to review this case, which came in from two members of the public, and to uncover supporting evidence which led to the identification of Pte Lamond. It has been very moving to help to identify another casualty of the Great War, and to know that his grave is now commemorated by name.
HM Prison & Probation Service workforce quarterly: December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Staffing numbers of directly employed staff of the HM Prison and Probation Service.

The HMPPS workforce bulletin provides statistics on staffing levels and staff inflows and outflows in England and Wales. This publication updates statistics on HMPPS staffing levels up to the end of December 2024.

The prison and probation officer recruitment annex provides the difference between required and current staffing levels of Probation Officers, and the number of Trainee Probation Officers and other qualified staff. it also provides quarterly hours adjusted Staff in Post, Target Staffing and Difference at establishment level for Band 3-5 Prison Officers

The bulletin is released by the Ministry of Justice and produced in accordance with arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.

Pre-release list

HMPPS workforce bulletin is produced and handled by the Ministry of Justice’s (MOJ) analytical professionals and production staff. Pre-release access of up to 24 hours is granted to the following persons:

Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State; Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending; Permanent Secretary; Press officers (x8); Director General CEO HMPPS; Director General of Operation for Prisons and Probation; Chief People Officer; Policy Advisor for Prison Workforce Policy; Deputy Director in MoJ Resourcing, Selection & Onboarding; Director HR Operations in MoJ People Group HR Operations; Deputy Director in MoJ Resourcing; Policy lead in Probation Workforce Programme, Capacity and Efficiency; Deputy Director, Professional Standards and Behaviour; HMPPS Senior People and Risk Manager; Head of Policy – Governance and Data Analysis, Probation Workforce Programme; Deputy Director, Probation Operations Directorate; Special Projects and Briefing Lead – CEO Office; Deputy Director, Future Operations and the Prisons Joint Resourcing Unit; Data & Analysis and wider production (x15).
J Wilks v Selina Management Company UK Ltd: 6000258/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J Wilks v Selina Management Company UK Ltd: 6000258/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6821fd29f16c0654b1906107/Jennifer_Wilks_v_Selina_Management_Company_UK_Ltd_-_6000258-2025.pdf).
Rubicon Training 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 Rubicon Training 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 Rubicon Training 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
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.
Ambulance Quality Indicators Systems Indicators for January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Monthly ambulance response, call answer, and handover times, by Ambulance Service.

For the eleven Ambulance Services in England: Monthly incident count and response times for Categories C1 to C4; incidents with conveyance to ED or elsewhere, or resolved on scene or on the telephone; clinical validation and assessment; resources allocated to incidents; time to handover to ED / non-ED; calls to 999 and average answer times.

Accredited official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
GCA publishes 2024/25 annual report
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Read the GCA's latest annual report.

The GCA has published GCA Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6888e0c6a11f859994409191/GCA_Annual_Report_Accounts_2024-25__Web_accessible_PDF_.pdf) (PDF, 2.65 MB, 79 pages)

During the year covered by the report, Code compliance across the sector improved. According to the GCA’s 2025 annual survey (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/gca-survey-shows-continued-improved-treatment-of-grocery-suppliers), suppliers experienced fewer Code issues and the large retailers’ average Code compliance also increased. Eight of the retailers improved perceptions of their compliance, including each of the five lowest scoring retailers from 2024.

The report covers the GCA’s work during 2024/25 to prevent potential Code breaches and ensure that the 14 retailers treated their suppliers fairly and lawfully. The issues that the GCA tackled included ensuring:
- Suppliers are paid on time including by challenging issues with the retailers’ goods-in processes. The proportion of suppliers reporting having experienced a delay in payments fell from 14% to 11% in the 2025 survey.
- Cost price increases and decreases are negotiated fairly. There was a drop from 16% to 14% in the proportion of suppliers highlighting issues with a retailer’s handling of a request for a cost price increase.
- The large retailers are clearly communicating to suppliers about their change programmes, such as the introduction of new systems to provide more accurate forecasts or improve goods-in processes.
The annual report fulfils the GCA’s statutory reporting requirements, providing an update on its financial position.

Further information

Provide evidence confidentially to the GCA’s investigation into Amazon (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/groceries-code-adjudicator-launches-investigation-into-amazon)

Register to attend the GCA annual conference (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/gca-annual-conference-2025) on 30 September 2025

See the GCA’s 2025 annual survey results (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/gca-survey-shows-continued-improved-treatment-of-grocery-suppliers)

Sign up to the GCA newsletter (https://enquiries-53e25.gr8.com/)

Follow the GCA on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/groceries-code-adjudicator/) and X (https://twitter.com/UKGCA)
COM122053 - Repayments / reallocations: non automatic reallocations: reallocation within COTAX - responsible CT office (Action Guide)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)


To reallocate an overpayment when you do not want COTAX to reallocate it using its normal rules, consider steps 1 - 12 below. The guide is presented as follows.

To reallocate an overpayment within COTAX (#IDAMJZRF) Steps 1 - 6

Payment credited to the wrong AP (#IDANNZRF) Steps 7 - 11

Payment reallocated incorrectly and RPI credited in error (#IDAVQZRF)(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

To reallocate an overpayment within COTAX

Step 1. Use Function MRSC (Maintain Repay / Realloc Signals (Company)) and select ‘Reallocations & Repayments’ from the drop down menu for the Inhibitions field before you create the overpayment.

Step 2. Create the overpayment.

Step 3. Use Function VPPD (View Payment and Posting Details) to check the postings on the receiving AP and decide how you want to reallocate the overpayment.

Step 4. Use Function REWD (Direct Reallocation Within COTAX) and choose the option ‘Reallocate a specific amount’ to make the reallocation.

Step 5. If the receiving AP is not overpaid following the reallocation, use Function MRSC to set select ‘None’ from the drop down menu for the Inhibitions field.

Step 6. If the receiving AP is overpaid following the reallocation, leave the entry in the Inhibitions field in Function MRSC as ‘Reallocations & Repayments’ until the liability for the AP is determined.

Note: You can not make a superseded AP overpaid.

Payment credited to the wrong AP

Step 7. When you identify a payment has been credited to the wrong AP, use Function MAPS (Maintain AP Signals ) and select ‘Repayments & Reallocations’ from the drop down menu for the Inhibitions field.

Step 8. Telephone the Banking Operations Office at once to explain what you have found and ask them to reallocate the payment to the correct AP.

Note: Do not attempt to reallocate the payment yourself. If you do so you will generate spurious repayment interest (RPI).

Step 9. B/F the case for a short period.

Step 10. On the B/F date, use Function VPPD to check if the reallocation has been made.

Step 11. When the reallocation has been made and there is no need to inhibit reallocations and repayments for any other reason, use Function MAPS and select ‘None’ from the drop down menu for the Inhibitions field for the AP.

Payment reallocated incorrectly and RPI credited in error

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
Working for British High Commission Dhaka
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)


Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British High Commission in Dhaka or one of the other UK delegations, UKTI offices, other government departments or consulates in Bangladesh, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate).

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

The British High Commission Dhaka will never ask you to pay any fees or money for any part of the recruitment process.
JAMES D BUTLER LIMITED T/A movement and Light Films
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 JAMES D BUTLER LIMITED T/A movement and Light Films 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 JAMES D BUTLER LIMITED T/A movement and Light Films 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 Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve 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.
The Parker E-ACT Academy (Northamptonshire): warning notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Warning notice to the E-ACT Academy Trust in relation to The Parker E-ACT Academy.

Notice relating to: The Parker E-ACT Academy (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/138235)

URN: 138235

Notice issued to: E-ACT Academy Trust

Reason for issue: ‘requires significant improvement’ Ofsted judgement (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/138235)

DfE regional director: Carol Gray

DfE regional director office: East Midlands

Local authority: West Northamptonshire
Use and harms of xylazine, medetomidine and detomidine
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Review of the evidence on the use and harms of xylazine, medetomidine and detomidine.

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) was commissioned to give advice on the appropriate classification and scheduling of xylazine under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. This followed an ACMD self-commissioned review of its harms.

In February 2024, the ACMD published advice on the use and harms of xylazine, medetomidine, and detomidine. The report includes recommendations on the classification and scheduling of xylazine, based on a thorough review of the available evidence and consideration by the working group and ACMD’s Novel Psychoactive Substances Committee. In this amendment, the ACMD proposes the control of medetomidine and detomidine under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
UK road transport energy consumption at regional and local authority level, 2005 to 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Consumption statistics for fuels used in road transport in the UK at regional and local levels from 2005 to 2023.

Consumption statistics for fuels used in road transport in the UK at regional and local levels from 2005 to 2023.

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

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

This is an Accredited Official Statistics publication and complies with the Code of Practice for Statistics.
Afghanistan cannot succeed while women and girls are excluded: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan.

We commend the work of UNAMA, OCHA, and UN Women in support of the people of Afghanistan.

And I would like to convey the United Kingdom’s gratitude to SRSG Otunbeyeva for her leadership of those efforts over the last three years.

I will make three points.

First, I offer the UK’s deep condolences for all the victims of the devastating earthquake on 31 August. I pay tribute to all those working tirelessly to bring relief to those affected.

The specific needs of women affected by the earthquake must be met, and female aid workers must be able to operate in affected communities.

As we have heard today, the earthquake has compounded the desperate humanitarian and economic crisis in Afghanistan.

In recognition of the severity of the situation, the UK yesterday announced an uplift of more than $4 million in its support to the earthquake response, bringing our total contribution to $5.4 million.

But we are concerned by increasing drought risks, and alarming increases in malnutrition.

More support is urgently needed, in particular, to ensure Afghans living in remote areas do not go hungry this winter.

We call on the Taliban and the international community to step up their support to the people of Afghanistan.

Second, Afghanistan cannot succeed while women and girls are excluded.

In this regard, we are concerned by reports that the Taliban are preventing female employees from accessing UN premises.

We call on the Taliban to reverse this position immediately, to ensure Afghan women can continue their vital work supporting their country.

Third, the UK continues to engage with the UN-led process, including the “Comprehensive Approach.”

But our support is conditional on the Taliban taking meaningful steps and adhering to their international obligations, especially those related to counter terrorism and the rights of women and girls.

The UK remains committed to finding a constructive way forward, working with international partners and Afghan stakeholders. But four years on from their seizure of power we need to see more from the Taliban to demonstrate that they are willing to engage in good faith.

The UK continues to stand with the people of Afghanistan.

It is well past time for the Taliban to do the same.
Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme: delivery data
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

This release contains data on Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) phases 1 to 3c, provided to DESNZ via Salix Finance.

The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) has been in operation since September 2020 and provides eligible public sector organisations with grant funding to install low carbon heating and energy efficiency measures within their buildings. The scheme is delivered on behalf of the department by Salix Finance Ltd.

The information contained in this report is reflective of the data provided to the Department via Salix Finance and, in turn, PSDS grant recipients.

The data contained in this release spans Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3a, Phase 3b and Phase 3c of the scheme. Phase 3c of the scheme is currently in its final year of delivery. Data on later phases, including Phase 4, will be released on an annual basis.

The information contained in this data release includes:
- summary of applications, by phase
- applications to the PSDS scheme by phase and value band
- grants awarded by phase and sector
- grants awarded per region
- total grant awarded, by value band
- technology installations funded by PSDS, by phase and type
- low carbon heating installations funded by PSDS, by phase and type
This data was accumulated at the closure of each Phase of the scheme, and therefore due to potential changes in the scope and delivery of certain projects, exact numbers might not align to those originally published at the outset of each Phase of the scheme.

The data used for this release was captured in February 2025. The nature of the scheme means that projects that are ongoing may take multiple years to implement. Therefore, figures in this publication are provisional and subject to revision as projects continue to deliver/finalise the delivery of their decarbonisation projects.

The data that DESNZ receives from Salix Finance Ltd is mostly self-reported from applicants and therefore is reliant on accuracy of data entry from third party organisations.
The Institute of Leadership
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 The Institute of Leadership 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 The Institute of Leadership 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
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

hosting occasional armed forces-related webinars, events and product discounts; and being aware of the Service community when conducting leadership and management research.

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.
Breakfast clubs early adopters grant: 2025 to 2026 academic year
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Guidance for schools and local authorities on funding for free breakfast clubs for primary schools from  September 2025 to March 2026.

This guidance is for:
- local authorities
- school leaders
- school teachers
- governing bodies and their representatives
The government has committed to offering a free and universal breakfast club in every primary school. The Department for Education (DfE) has selected schools to become early adopters through an expression of interest process. Early adopters will work with the department to understand barriers to delivery, shape plans for national rollout, and ensure schools across the country have good practice to draw on. They have been selected to ensure a wide range of representation across different school characteristics.

Conditions of grant

This guidance sets out the terms and conditions applied to the funding for eligible institutions that are taking part in the early adopters scheme.

Methodology

This guidance will help schools and local authorities understand how the grant is calculated for the 2025 to 2026 academic year, and how it will be paid.

Payments and allocations

Payments will be made in multiple phases:

we have published allocations for the fixed payment which will be made at the end of November 2025 for local authorities and beginning of December 2025 for academies

a further payment in arrears will be made at the end of February 2026 for local authorities and beginning of March 2026 for academies – this payment will be determined by actual pupil uptake and data will be collected from schools during the autumn 2025 school term.

a further payment in arrears will be made at the end of May 2026 for local authorities and beginning of June 2026 for academies – this payment will be determined by actual pupil uptake and data will be collected from schools during the spring 2026 school term.

We will aim to communicate payment schedules for the remaining academic year in early 2026.

Further details

If early adopter schools have any questions about delivering their breakfast club, please reach out to us through the DfE Customer Help Portal (https://customerhelpportal.education.gov.uk/).
EXPP2210 - National Export System (NES) and authorisation procedures: exports to non EU destinations
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

Electronic links have been established with NES and both the Rural Payments Agency and BIS. In the future Other Government Departments will also link into CHIEF. All CAP licences are checked and written off electronically on submission of a CHIEF export declaration. The licence reference number must be entered in Box 44 of the CHIEF export declaration.

For goods exported under a licence issued by BIS, similar attribution methods can be applied.

Where an electronic export entry reference cannot be given, a fully completed manual Export Safety and Security (ESS) form should be completed. We may ask to see the trader's goods prior to export. Wherever possible, details must be entered to the official system prior to the departure. More information can be found in Public Notice 6 - Merchandise in Baggage (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-6-merchandise-in-baggage/notice-6-merchandise-in-baggage).