theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Nationwide Cleaners
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 Nationwide Cleaners 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 Nationwide Cleaners 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.
EM on UK/EU TCA Specialised Committee decision (COM(2025)48)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-22)

The government's summary of a decision adopted by the TCA Trade Specialised Committee on Administrative Cooperation in VAT and Recovery of Taxes and Duties.

This explanatory memorandum is about a Proposal for a Council decision on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the Trade Specialised Committee on Administrative Cooperation in VAT and Recovery of Taxes and Duties established by the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the other part (https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/documents/public-register/public-register-search/?WordsInSubject=&WordsInText=&DocumentNumber=6846%2F25&InterinstitutionalFiles=&DocumentTypes=&DateFrom=&DateTo=&MeetingDateFrom=&MeetingDateTo=&DocumentLanguage=EN&OrderBy=DOCUMENT_DATE+DESC).

It was submitted by James Murray MP, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury.
SPE13315 - Equivalence: contents
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).

This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx 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).
Musculoskeletal health profile
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

This profile provides data on musculoskeletal conditions and services for local populations in England.

Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are the leading cause of pain and disability in England and account for one of the highest causes of sickness absence and productivity loss.

The musculoskeletal health profile (https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/msk) has been designed to bring together data on a single platform, to enable the commissioning of high value musculoskeletal services. Data are provided in a user-friendly format to help local government and health services:
- understand the health needs of their populations
- see how many people are accessing services in their areas
- find out the cost and outcomes of services
Kip McGrath Education Centre Biggleswade
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 Kip McGrath Education Centre Biggleswade 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 Kip McGrath Education Centre Biggleswade 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 Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Offering a degree of flexibility in deferring lessons of children/wards of armed forces personnel -Offering a 5% discount to children/wards of members of the armed forces community

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.
Tell HMRC about a gift or other transfers of value in a trust (IHT100a)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Use this form to tell us that Inheritance Tax is due on a gift or other transfer of value.

Use form IHT100a to tell HMRC that Inheritance Tax is due on a trust.

Find older versions of this form on the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/*/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inheritance-tax-gifts-and-other-transfers-of-value-iht100a).

Email HMRC to ask for the form in Welsh (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/welsh-language-helplines#email).

How to complete the form

You need to:
- Download and save the form on your computer.
- Open it using the latest free version of Adobe Reader (http://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/).
- Complete it on-screen. The form may not work if you try to open it in your internet browser. If the form does not open, contact online services support for more help (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/online-services-helpdesk).
H Harrop v Elder Branch Ltd: 2307964/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in H Harrop v Elder Branch Ltd: 2307964/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a7153e3a052c9c504c8d34/Miss_Holly_Harrop_-v-_Elder_Branch_Limited_2307964-2023_Judgment.pdf).
‘Access and fairness’ – LGPS pension scheme consultation
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

GAD’s analysis supports a consultation which has been issued by the government, on the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Analysis and expertise from the Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) supports a consultation on the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in England and Wales.

“Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-pension-scheme-in-england-and-wales-access-and-fairness/local-government-pension-scheme-in-england-and-wales-access-and-fairness): Access and fairness” has been issued for consultation by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). It will be available until 7 August 2025. The consultation is open to everyone but is relevant to LGPS members, employers with staff in the scheme and administering authorities.

Jim McMahon, Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution said the consultation, “fundamentally improves fairness in and access to the LGPS, addressing key issues that have been neglected for too long and treating them with the urgency they deserve.”

GAD’s analysis

Among the other LGPS topics respondents are being asked to consider are:
- survivor pensions and death grants
- the Gender Pension Gap
- people who opt out of the scheme
- forfeiture
- McCloud remedy
GAD supported the MHCLG pensions policy team with the consultation, by providing analysis to support various aspects of the report. Analysis included the potential cost impact of proposed changes to the scheme, and illustrations of how these could positively affect individual scheme members.

The report notes that 74% of the 6.7 million members of the LGPS are women and references previous analysis from GAD prepared for the LGPS Scheme Advisory Board (PDF, 1.24MB) (https://lgpsboard.org/images/Reports/2023/GADGenderPensionGapReport_Jan2023.pdf), which outlined the Gender Pensions Gap in the LGPS. The analysis indicated that, for several reasons, the average accrued pension for the millions of women working to provide local public services was more than 40% lower than for their male counterparts.

A proposal of the consultation is that GAD will work with MHCLG, and other scheme stakeholders, to help develop the detail of the Gender Pension Gap data to be disclosed by each of the LGPS funds.

Improving fairness

The LGPS is for people who have worked in local government. Much of the consultation focusses on equal access to the scheme and looks to address key issues that have been previously neglected. The consultation focus is on equality, fairness, integrity, efficiency and accuracy.
Export live reptiles and amphibians to Ireland: certificate 9045
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)

Apply online to export amphibians like frogs, newts and salamanders and reptiles like tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards and chameleons.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67efec4327eb76c92cf7e58e/9045NFG.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export live reptiles and amphibians to Ireland: certificate 9045, version 3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67efec2d22a7bab256d95684/9045EHC_V3.pdf).

2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/9045EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Miss C Haworth v We Love Dogs Rossendale Ltd: 2407044/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss C Haworth v We Love Dogs Rossendale Ltd: 2407044/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6819da2814031102b0af248e/Miss_C_Haworth_v_We_Love_Dogs_Rossendale_Ltd_-_2407044_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr K Tomlinson v Shine Care Ltd: 6011040/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Tomlinson v Shine Care Ltd: 6011040/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679b5453413ef177de146c02/Mr_K_Tomlinson_v_Shine_Care_Ltd_6011040-24_Judgment_in_part.pdf).
Ms S Shakil v Samsons Ltd: 1301057/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Shakil v Samsons Ltd: 1301057/2022 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/645cd4d82c06a3000cc05b50/S_Shakil_v_Samsons_Limited_1301057.22_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms S Shakil v Samsons Ltd: 1301057/2022 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64a415fe4dd8b3000c7fa446/S_Shakil_v_Samsons_Limited_1301057.22_Written_reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms S Shakil v Samsons Ltd: 1301057/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6835bcb25f8330ed48e72afb/Mrs_S_Shakil_-V-_Samsons_Limited_-_1301057.2022_-_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).
31, 51, 61 and 62 Tremarle Park, Cambourne, Cornwall TR14 0AT: CHI/00HE/PHI/2023/0521-0524 and CHI/00HE/PHI/2024/0270-0271
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

Southern Region, Judge C A Rai (Chairman) and Mr M C Woodrow MRICS on 27 February 2025

Read the full decision in TR14 0AT_CHI/00HE/PHI/2024/xx-xxxx-xxxx and CHI/00HE/PHI/0270-0271_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d171030f8734b8791a1d5e/2025_March_11_-_Decision.pdf)
Shropshire Cat Rescue
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 Shropshire Cat Rescue 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 Shropshire Cat Rescue 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 also support and advocate support for veterans who are seeking volunteer opportunities -We will also support and advocate support for Service spouses and partners who are seeking volunteer opportunities

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.
Elite Consult Group Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Elite Consult Group Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Rental bidding: a guide for local authorities and councils
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

This guide covers what local authorities and councils can do when landlords and letting agents encourage, invite or accept rental bidding.

This local authority and council guidance covers Chapter 6 of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 which will come into force on 18 May 2026. This guidance has been prepared to give local authorities and councils guidance in advance.
Redwood Bank
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 Redwood Bank 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 Redwood Bank 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
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
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.
Health of the region data explorer
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Interactive report to explore and compare public health indicators across England’s 9 regions and their local authorities, to understand what affects health in different regions.

The Health of the region data explorer is classified as official statistics (https://osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/policies/official-statistics-policies/official-statistics-policy/).

This interactive resource brings together a regional and local authority view of the latest annual public health data and indicators. The report draws on published data alongside context and interpretation covering a wide range of public health topics, including:
- life expectancy
- mortality and burden of disease
- wider determinants of health
- best start in life
- risk factor and disease prevalence
- healthy ageing
The data explorer was developed to support regional and place-based decision making, prioritisation and joint strategic needs assessments. This explorer focuses on comparing current data between different regions and local areas and complements the Health trends in England (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/health-trends-in-england) report, which shows how health indicators have changed over time. It provides a snapshot of the latest public health indicators at regional and local authority level, bringing together wider context and narrative to support interpretation of data for leaders and teams working in public health and NHS settings, including:
- NHS England
- integrated care boards (ICBs)
- local authorities
- academia
- emergency services
- voluntary sector organisations
The explorer was developed by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID). It presents findings from data available on:
- OHID Public health profiles (https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/)
- OHID Segment tool (https://analytics.phe.gov.uk/apps/segment-tool/)
- nomis (https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/)
- Global Burden of Disease (GBD) (https://www.healthdata.org/data-tools-practices/interactive-visuals/gbd-compare)
If you have any comments, questions or feedback, contact us at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). Use ‘Health of the region data explorer’ as the email subject.
Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant for Stirling and Falkirk: 24 February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

The King has been pleased to appoint Colonel Charles Wallace DL as His Lord-Lieutenant for Stirling and Falkirk.

The King has been pleased to appoint Colonel Charles Wallace DL as His Lord-Lieutenant for Stirling and Falkirk, to succeed Alan Simpson CVO, OBE, FRSE following his retirement on 15th February 2025.

Background

Charles Wallace spent 35 years in the Army serving across the world from the Falkland Islands to Brunei and Hong Kong; and from India and Nepal to North America. He was on operational service in Northern Ireland, with the UN in the Former Yugoslavia (Bosnia, Serbia and Croatia), in Iraq and Afghanistan where, as the Chief Planner in Helmand Province, he was awarded the US Bronze Star.

Charles was the Scottish Veterans Commissioner from September 2018 to March 2022. Deeply committed to addressing the challenges that individuals and their families face after military service, he sought innovative and novel approaches to highlight the impressive talent this group of people bring to our society. He has been the Chairman of the Scottish Veterans Fund Panel and of the Highland and Lowland Brigades Club as well as the Vice Chairman (Army) for the Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association. He remains a trustee on the Royal Company of Archers Charitable Trust.

He is currently the Secretary to the King’s Body Guard for Scotland, the Royal Company of Archers. As Secretary, he was instrumental in orchestrating over 390 Archers across 21 different duties during the period of Mourning and State Funeral for the late Queen Elizabeth II in Scotland and London in 2022 and for the Coronation of King Charles III in 2023.
Clostridioides difficile ribotype 955 infections in England
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Epidemiology of C. difficile RT955 infection in England between 2021 and 2025, with particular reference to an outbreak centred on the NHS Midlands region.

The results of investigations carried out by UKHSA, together with stakeholders and partners, into an outbreak of C. difficile infection of ribotype 955, principally affecting the NHS Midlands region. Epidemiological data covering the period 2021 to mid-October 2025 is presented.
145 Coleridge Road, Cambridge, CB1 3PR; CAM/12UB/F77/2024/0609
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Eastern Region, Peter Roberts FRICS CEnv, 24 February 2025

Read the decision in full 145 Coleridge Road, Cambridge, CB1 3PR; CAM/12UB/F77/2024/0609 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68484341d0ca5d7801e4e6d2/154_Coleridge_Road_Cambridge_CB1_3PR_Fair_rent_calculation.pdf) 145 Coleridge Road, Cambridge, CB1 3PR; CAM/12UB/F77/2024/0609 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6848438addc1cbd280bcb8b3/154_Coleridge_Road_Cambridge_CB1_3PR__Fair_Rent_Reasons.pdf)
Update on seasonal bases for HM Coastguard
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is pleased to announce the locations for HM Coastguard’s new seasonal helicopter bases, increasing search and rescue provision in two of the busiest locations for summer tourism.

As part of the UK Second Generation Search and Rescue Aviation (UKSAR2G) contract, two seasonal bases will be launching in 2026 to provide additional capability to areas of high seasonal demand.

On Monday 6 October, HM Coastguard in conjunction with Bristow Helicopters Limited began construction of the new base at Oban. The base will include a modern Search and Rescue hangar, an operational planning room, offices and rest areas for crews.

The originally proposed site for the base at Fort William is no longer viable and will relocate to Oban. The second seasonal base will still be located in Carlisle.

While there has been a change in location, the timeline for both seasonal bases, how they operate, and the areas they will cover all remain the same.

These bases will each operate one aircraft from April to September, 9am to 9pm, with a readiness state of 15 minutes.

At the start of construction Paddy O’Callaghan, Chief Coastguard, said:

Our new seasonal bases are a huge step forward in expanding HM Coastguard’s search and rescue capability during those periods when we experience a rise in incidents.

The additional aircraft will provide greater flexibility in a national network, and most importantly enhance our ability to respond quickly to those in need.

Steve Bentley, HM Coastguard Senior Responsible Owner for the UKSAR2G Programme, said:

The UKSAR2G programme is very much underway, and we are looking forward to completion of the seasonal bases in both locations.

People are alive today because a HM Coastguard helicopter came to their aid, and these seasonal bases will improve search and rescue response further still.

By selecting sites that are near popular areas for outside activity, those in need can be responded to quickly and with the appropriate resources.

For more information and updates please visit the UKSAR2G page on GOV.UK. (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-second-generation-search-and-rescue-aviation-programme-uksar2g)

Further Information

The UKSAR2G programme is currently delivering the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s aviation services. The contract for the programme was awarded to Bristow Helicopters Ltd in 2022.

UKSAR2G will see the UK search and rescue region benefit from both innovation and advances in technology to save more lives, even more quickly. As part of the new contract, Bristow Helicopters Ltd will continue to operate from its current ten helicopter bases, as well as launching the seasonal bases.

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Ms P Heath v Clevedon Town Council: 6000064/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms P Heath v Clevedon Town Council: 6000064/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d836954e1deef5a8c15e95/Ms_P_Heath_-vs-_Clevedon_Town_Council_-_6000064.2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms P Heath v Clevedon Town Council: 6000064/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe8003393a986ec5cf8dcb/Ms_Paula_Heath_-vs-_Clevedon_Town_Council_-_6000064.2023_-_Reasons.pdf).
Regulator's notification 01-2025: FSA-BIO 100
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

FSA-BIO 100 covers the forensic medical examination of complainants. This FSA will be coming under the FSR Code of Practice in October 2025.

The Forensic Science Regulator notification has been issued to make the forensic science community and criminal justice system aware that the Forensic Science Activity (FSA) for forensic medical examination of complainants will proceed as planned, and will be subject to the statutory code in October 2025.

The regulator will be issuing further guidance in support of the regulation of the forensic medical examination of complainants.
L Lowry v Robert Kirby London Ltd: 6014552/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in L Lowry v Robert Kirby London Ltd: 6014552/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6824b799ab96d4ed0b262f43/L_Lowry_v_Robert_Kirby_London_Ltd_6014552-2024_Judgment_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
41 Beaumont Walk, London, NW3 4SW: LON/00AG/HML/2023/0032
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Tribunal Judge H Lumby and Mrs L Crane CEnvH MCIEH on 29 July 2024

Read the full decision in 41 Beaumont Walk, London, NW3 4SW: LON/00AG/HML/2023/0032 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66ab76f4ce1fd0da7b59318f/FTT_-_41_Beaumont_Walk_London_NW3_4SW_-_licence_appeal_decision.pdf)
First Floor Flat, 56 Bendemeer Road London SW15 1JU: LON/00BJ/F77/2025/0251
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of  Ms TE Richards-Clarke (chair) and Mr K Ridgeway (Surveyor Member) on 17 November 2025

Read the full decision in LON00BJF7720250251 56 Bendemeer Road Fair Rents Decision Form 17 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691c5979d140bbbaa59a2977/LON00BJF7720250251_56_Bendemeer_Road_Fair_Rents_Decision_Form_17.11.2025__002_.pdf). Read the full decision in LON000APF7720250256 56 Bendemeer Road Summary Reasons Fair Rent 17 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691c59a85a253e2c40d706a7/LON000APF7720250256_56_Bendemeer_Road_Summary_Reasons_Fair_Rent_17.11.2025__002_.pdf).
Ms P Ong v Aberystwyth University: 1600183/2021 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms P Ong v Aberystwyth University: 1600183/2021 and Others - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/676596e23229e84d9bbde9ad/Ms_P_E_Ong_v_Aberystwyth_University_-_Judgment_-_1600183.2021.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms P Ong v Aberystwyth University: 1600183/2021 and Others - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b86b25d157fd4b79addcda/Ms_P_E_Ong_v_Aberystwyth_University_-_Reconsideration_Judgment_-_1600183.2021.pdf).
12 The Quadrangle House, 84 Romford Road, London E15 4EJ - LON/00BB/HNA/2024/0614
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

First-Tier tribunal Property chamber Decision dated 19 November 2025 by Judge Tagliavini and Ms S Coughlin MCIEH

Read final reason decision in 12 The Quadrangle House, 84 Romford Road, London E15 4EJ - LON/00BB/HNA/2024/0614 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691f33e39c8e8f345bf985cb/The_Quadrangle_.pdf)
Innovation Central
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 Innovation Central 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 Innovation Central 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.
Blacks
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 Blacks 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 Blacks recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

Offers a discount, flexible spouses policy

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.
Flat 14 Fairmont House, 60 Wellington Way, Wellington Place, Bow, London, E3 4XG: LON/00BG/LSC/2024/0271
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-13)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mr O Dowty MRICS, Mr S Mason FRICS and Ms M Bygrave MRICS
on 27 May 2025

Read the full decision in Flat 14 Fairmont House, 60 Wellington Way, Wellington Place, Bow, London, E3 4XG: LON/00BG/LSC/2024/0271 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6843457c0392ed9b784c015e/250527_Mr_Dowty_Decision_Flal_14_Fairmont_Hse_E3_4XG.pdf).
PM meeting with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte: 23 February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-23)

The Prime Minister spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte this evening.

The Prime Minister spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte this evening.

Ahead of the three-year anniversary of Russia’s barbaric full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Prime Minister began by underscoring that Ukraine must be in the strongest position possible.

The leaders agreed that there could be no negotiations about Ukraine, without Ukraine. They agreed it was important for Europe to step up in order to ensure European security.

The Prime Minister said he would continue to have these vital discussions with international partners, including during his visit to Washington D.C.

They agreed to speak soon.
Artemis-UK Solutions 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 Artemis-UK Solutions 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 Artemis-UK Solutions Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr R Lee v Standon Calling Ltd: 3308648/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Lee v Standon Calling Ltd: 3308648/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f10df81c9076042263ef8e/Mr_R_Lee_v_Standon_Calling_Limited_xx-xxxx-xxxx_2024_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr R Lee v Standon Calling Ltd: 3308648/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693023bd4bedc0e762303f9b/Mr_R_Lee_-_v_-_Standon_Calling_Limited___3308648-2024_-_Reasons.pdf).
Broadmeadow Infant and Nursery School: 29 January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

The schools adjudicator’s admissions variation decision about Broadmeadow Infant and Nursery School.

Decision reference: VAR2524

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements – approved

School type: community

School phase: primary

Local authority: Birmingham

Admission authority: Birmingham City Council