theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Goal - Driven CIC
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 Goal - Driven CIC 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 Goal - Driven CIC 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 Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Chief Medical Officer’s annual report 2025: infections
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Professor Chris Whitty’s annual report considers trends, successes and challenges in preventing and treating infectious diseases.

In medicine, science and public health, innovations to prevent and treat infectious diseases have led to significant improvements in health particularly in children and younger adults. We need greater focus on older adults who are at much higher risk of mortality or significant ill health from infections, often with considerable impact on quality of life including increased risk of stroke and other cardiovascular events. As the population continues to age preventing and treating infections earlier and more effectively in older adults will become even more important.

Achieving a high uptake of vaccines in children has made many high risk diseases such as diphtheria and measles uncommon in England. Slowly declining vaccine uptake over the last decade threatens to undermine this success, although rates remain high by international standards.

Rare, imported and emerging infections will always pose a risk, including from new infections. This includes epidemics and pandemics as well as individual cases of complex disease. Maintaining a workforce and infrastructure capable of identifying and responding to these threats remains essential including during emergencies.

Infectious diseases do not stand still and evolve around our countermeasures. Antimicrobial resistance is a substantial and growing threat, and we need to innovate as well as to do the basics right to combat it.

The report makes recommendations to the public, to doctors and other healthcare professionals and to government.

The sections of the report are:
- the future of preventing and treating infections in England
- preparing for new and imported infections
- infections across the life course
- special topics in infection
- responding to infections as a system
- vulnerable populations
- wider determinants of infectious disease
AAA screening: process to submit KPI data
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Instructions on how to submit key performance indicator (KPI) data for the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme.

This document describes the procedures for extracting programme standards data for the NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme.

Contact the screening helpdesk (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/contact-the-phe-screening-team) with any queries about this publication, making sure you include its full title.
Design hearing decision: O/0983/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 21 October 2025.

Design Decision O/0983/25 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ff7351a50917eae8b4836e/o098325.pdf)

Every effort is made to ensure design hearing decisions have been accurately recorded, but some errors may have been introduced during conversion for the web.

Copies of any documents annexed to a decision are available from:

Tribunal Section,Intellectual Property Office,Concept House,Cardiff Road,Newport,South WalesNP10 8QQ
UK Reaffirms Support for Geneva International Discussions and Georgia's Sovereignty: UK Statement to the OSCE
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Ambassador Holland welcomes the latest round of the Geneva International Discussions and calls on Russia to comply with its obligations under the 2008 ceasefire agreement.

Thank you, Mr Chair.

The United Kingdom continues to strongly support the Geneva International Discussions (GID) and the work of the GID Co-Chairs including in the 63rd round of discussions held on 4-5 March. As the only international forum that brings together all sides from the conflict, the GID plays a vital role in trying to achieve a lasting resolution to the conflict and to address its consequences following the 12 August 2008 ceasefire agreement.

The UK reaffirms its full support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders. We continue to call on the Russian Federation to reverse its recognition of the so-called independence of Georgia’s Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions.

We welcome continued discussion on core issues such as the non-use of force, humanitarian, human rights and international security arrangements and we encourage further efforts to make tangible progress on these issues.

We remain concerned by the ongoing militarisation of South Ossetia and Abkhazia by the Russian Federation and the announcement of intent to recommence flights to Sokhumi Abkhazia without consideration of international air agreements. We again call upon the Russian Federation to immediately fulfil its obligation under the ceasefire agreement to withdraw its forces to pre-conflict positions, and its commitments to allow unfettered access for the delivery of humanitarian assistance and cease all borderisation tactics.

The UK does not recognise the so-called Presidential elections in Georgia’s Abkhazia region that took place on 15 February and 1 March 2025.

We note the importance of re-establishing the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism in the Gali region of Georgia “without pre-conditions” and ensuring that the mechanism operates regularly in both Gali and Ergneti in accordance with founding principles.

We regret that, due to walk-outs during working groups, discussions on returning internally displaced persons and refugees could not be addressed.

The UK looks forward to the next GID meeting expected to take place later in June 2025.

Thank You.
Locktite Security 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 Locktite Security 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 Locktite Security Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
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.
PCR Global 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 PCR Global 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 PCR Global Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mrs E Sims v HM Revenue & Customs: 2502452/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs E Sims v HM Revenue & Customs: 2502452/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ffc330712bf73dea13554f/Mrs_E_Sims_v_H_M_Revenue_and_Customs_-_2502452-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Access to Digital Evidence (A2DE)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

This Policy Framework explains the process for prison staff around the provision of Access to Digital Evidence Equipment (A2DE).

This Policy Framework sets out the procedures and guidance for staff in all prisons and young offenders institutions to help them comply with the legal requirements in terms of providing prisoners with access to digital equipment, where that equipment is required for prisoners to view electronic disclosure by the Crown as evidence for the prosecution in any legal case. Equipment provided for these purposes is termed Access to Digital Evidence Equipment (A2DE).
Information on invasive mosquitoes
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

This page contains information about species of mosquito which are imported to the UK through international travel and climate change.

CCHS navigation menu: CCHS homepage (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-centre-for-climate-health-security)Topic: health impacts (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/health-impacts) Vector-borne disease: mosquitoes (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/mosquitoes)Part of: learning about mosquitoes

Important resources for invasive mosquitoes:
- Information on invasive mosquitoes
- Invasive mosquito surveillance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/invasive-mosquito-surveillance)
- Invasive mosquitoes species profiles (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mosquitoes-species-profiles)
- National contingency plan for invasive mosquito (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-contingency-plan-for-invasive-mosquitoes)
More content:
- Distinguishing Aedes albopictus, the Asian Tiger mosquito, from native British mosquitoes (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/summary-distinguishing-aedes-albopictus-the-asian-tiger-mosquito-from-native-british-mosquitoes)
Summary

Globally, there are approximately 3,600 species of mosquitoes. The UK is home to 36 native mosquito species, meaning they complete their entire lifecycle within the country.

However, due to international travel and climate change, some mosquito species have spread beyond their traditional ranges and established themselves in new areas. When these species have negative social, public health, or economic consequences, they are classified as invasive species. One of the most significant invasive mosquitoes for UK public health is Aedes albopictus, commonly known as the tiger mosquito.

If you suspect you have found an invasive mosquito, report it to UKHSA (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mosquitoes-how-to-report)
Support your child or partner’s student finance application – 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-25)

Guidance on how to support your child or partner’s student finance application and which forms you need to complete.

If your child or partner has applied for student finance in academic year 2025 to 2026, you may be asked to provide your household income details (https://www.gov.uk/support-child-or-partners-student-finance-application). You will be asked to provide income details from the 2023 to 2024 tax year.

Your information will be used to work out if your child or partner can get extra money (https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/new-fulltime-students) on top of the Tuition Fee Loan and the basic Maintenance Loan.

How to support an application

You’ll receive an email when your child or partner applies for student finance. You can normally provide your income details online by signing in or creating an account (https://www.gov.uk/student-finance-register-login).

If you’re unable to apply online, you should complete a PFF2 form.

If your household income has gone down

You can apply for a current year income assessment (https://www.gov.uk/support-child-or-partners-student-finance-application/current-year-income) if you think your household income this tax year will be at least 15% lower than the 2023 to 2024 financial year that you’ve been asked to give details about.

You still need to provide income information for the 2023 to 2024 tax year, even if you’re applying for a current year income assessment.

If you expect your income will drop by at least 15% in the 2025 to 2026 tax year, you should complete a PFF2 form and a current year income assessment form.
Local authority inspection outcomes as at 31 March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Statistics from Ofsted on inspections of local authority children’s services in England.

These local authority inspection outcomes statistics are made up of:
- main findings
- underlying data in ODS format
- methodology and quality report
- pre-release access list
Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
Reports on children’s services in Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-10)

Reports on children’s services in Stoke-on-Trent from the children’s services commissioner and the children's services improvement adviser.

These reports set out the findings and recommendations on children’s social care services in Stoke-on-Trent City Council from the:
- children’s services improvement adviser: November 2024
- commissioner for children’s social care: September 2019
They follow a report by Ofsted (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/44/80564) in February 2019 that judged the overall effectiveness of the council’s children’s services to be inadequate.

The Department for Education (DfE) issued a revised direction to Stoke-on-Trent City Council (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/revised-direction-issued-to-stoke-on-trent-city-council--3) alongside the Report into children’s services, Stoke-on-Trent City Council: September 2019. This direction was revoked on 10 February 2025.
Healthcare professionals: information from DWP
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

Information that GPs and other healthcare professionals need to help us provide benefits and welfare services.

We’ve published this guidance and information to help healthcare professionals in their dealings with patients and the department.

There is good evidence that work promotes physical and mental well-being. Advice from healthcare professionals can affect whether people are absent from work, for how long and whether they take steps to return to work. Their advice also helps us to make sure disabled people receive the right support.

We’ve also published a collection of evidence, research and policy papers related to health and work (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/health-work-and-wellbeing-evidence-and-research).

Fit notes

Guidance on completing fit notes (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fit-note) is published separately.
Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA): statutory review, 2022 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

We're seeking views and evidence which will allow the government to assess the performance of the GCA against the measures set out in the GCA Act 2013.

The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) Act 2013 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/19/contents/enacted) requires the government to periodically review the performance of the GCA. This, the fourth statutory review, covers the period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025.

The Act specifies that the review must address:
- how the GCA’s powers have been exercised
- how effective the GCA has been in enforcing the code
- whether to amend or replace the GCA (Permitted Maximum Financial Penalty) Order 2015 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/722/contents/made)
- whether to make an order setting out the information that the GCA may consider when deciding whether to investigate
The Act specifies that the following must be consulted as part of the review:
- the GCA
- the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
- retailers subject to the code
- one or more persons representing the interest of suppliers
- one or more persons representing the interests of consumers
- any other appropriate person (the Secretary of State has not identified any other specific person or persons he wishes to consult but welcomes contributions from any interested person)
We will process your personal data in accordance with all applicable data protection laws. See our privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-consultations-privacy-notice/public-consultations-privacy-notice).
Product Safety Report: Mikulala Flash Braid sold via Amazon (2505-0004)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Product Safety Report for Mikulala Flash Braid sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of choking and injuries.

Summary

Product: Mikulala Flash Braid

Hazard: This product presents a risk of choking and injuries due to unsecured button batteries.

Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Owners should stop using the product and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Product information

Hazard

The battery compartment of the products is not secured by a screw, allowing easy access to the compartment and button cell batteries. The batteries may be placed in the mouth and swallowed, presenting a choking hazard for young children and causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Owners should stop using the product and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2505-0004

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
CAPI04200 - CAP charges: combination of specific and ad valorem customs duty
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.

Duty on imported goods can be a combination of specific and ad valorem customs duty.

For some processed products there are two such combinations applying to the one commodity code.

These are denoted by the word 'MAX' in the Tariff.

The importer pays the combination that is the most beneficial to them.

In some circumstances the specific part of the duty is determined by the ingredients contained therein, eg cakes and biscuits.

In these cases the specific part of the duty is calculated by using an additional code (AC).
Mrs M I Boccardo v Mobility Services International LLC: 1400520/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M I Boccardo v Mobility Services International LLC: 1400520/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68bae3d03f3e5483efdbaa67/Mrs_M_I_Boccardo_-vs-_Mobility_Services_International_LLC_-_1400520.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Lauren Jenkins
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-23)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Ms Lauren Jenkins

Teacher reference number: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Teacher’s date of birth: 20 December 1985

Location teacher worked: Keighley, West Yorkshire

Date of professional conduct panel: 29 April 2025 to 30 April 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition Order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Ms Lauren Jenkins, formerly employed in Keighley, West Yorkshire.
Secom Plc
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Secom Plc recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- 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.
Radio Communication Museum of Great Britain
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 Radio Communication Museum of Great Britain 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 Radio Communication Museum of Great Britain 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:

Provide past members of the armed forces to work and volunteer to maintain and document the radio equipment that they used whilst in the service.

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.
IHTM24305 - Environmental Management Agreements: Agricultural value
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


As with all property qualifying for agricultural relief, relief for property managed under a qualifying environmental management (EM) agreement will be given by reference to its agricultural value, rather than its open market value (IHTM24150 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm24150)).

The usual definition of agricultural value found in IHTA84/S115 (3) is modified for the purposes of property subject to an EM agreement by IHTA84/S124C (4). It states that the ‘agricultural value’ is to be taken to be the value of the property if it was subject to a perpetual covenant prohibiting its use otherwise than in accordance with the EM agreement (whether or not the agreement is still in place).

The provisions of IHTA84/S124C (4) will only apply if S115(3) does not. So, for example, if the deceased continued to occupy land for agricultural purposes while also claiming payments under the Sustainable Farm Incentive (SFI), the agricultural value of the land and other property occupied with it should be ascertained in accordance with S115 (3).

Assessment of agricultural value is performed by the Valuation Office Agency (IHTM24160 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm24160)).
Teacher reference number (TRN)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Find out what a teacher reference number (TRN) is and how to find or request one.

A teacher reference number (TRN) is a 7-digit number that uniquely identifies you in the education sector in England.

You’ll have a TRN if you:
- hold qualified teacher status (QTS) in England or Wales
- hold early years teacher status (EYTS) in England
- hold a national professional qualification (NPQ)
- are working towards QTS, EYTS or an NPQ
- contribute to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme in England or Wales
- have a relevant restriction in relation to teaching in England
You only have one TRN and it stays with you throughout your career.

What you’ll need a TRN for

You’ll need a TRN to:
- access your teaching qualifications (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/access-your-teaching-qualifications) to check they’re accurate and download professional certificates
- contact Teachers’ Pensions
- give to employers so they can complete mandatory teacher status checks
- start early career teacher training
- register for a national professional qualification (NPQ)
Your TRN is personal to you. Only disclose your TRN to your employer or a person acting in an official capacity.

If you’ve never received a TRN

Most people eligible for a TRN are given one automatically.

If you do not have a TRN, you may need to request one to:
- register for an NPQ (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-professional-qualification-npq-courses) (for example, if you’re an early years professional you may not have a TRN)
- be a mentor for a trainee teacher or early career teacher
If you cannot find your TRN

If you cannot find or you’ve forgotten your TRN, you can:
- check your payslip or pension statement
- use the find a lost TRN service (https://find-a-lost-trn.education.gov.uk/start)
If you need help, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Request a TRN

If you’re registering for an NPQ

You can find or request your TRN when you register for an NPQ (https://register-national-professional-qualifications.education.gov.uk/).

You’ll need your National Insurance number (if you have one) and proof of your identity, such as your:
- passport
- driving licence
- birth certificate
- UK work permit
If you need help, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

If you’re a mentor for a trainee or early career teacher

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) with ‘Mentor TRN request’ in the subject line.

You must include your:
- full legal name – and any previous names, if applicable
- date of birth
- National Insurance number, if you have one
- address, if you live outside of the UK
- employer’s name
- school’s name and unique reference number (URN)
proof of identity – attach a photo or scanned copy of either your:
- passport
- driving licence
- birth certificate
- UK work permit
Changes to the Manual of Patent Practice
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

This section details the recent main changes to the manual.

October 2025 changes

July 2025 changes

April 2025 changes

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Miss Z Turzynska v Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd: 2302804/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss Z Turzynska v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd: 2302804/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a484704dd52dddeb16a7df/Miss_Z_Turzynska_v_SAINSBURY_S_SUPERMARKETS_LTD_2302804-2024_Judgment.pdf).
D Finnis v Park Way Primary School and Kent County Council: 2308893/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in D Finnis v Park Way Primary School and Kent County Council: 2308893/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68de4b5b49e17d00a56ffce6/D_Finnis_v_Park_Way_Primary_School_and_Kent_County_Council_2308893-2020_so_jud_pub.pdf).
Send an Employer Payment Summary using Basic PAYE Tools
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Find out how to send an Employer Payment Summary if you're an employer using Basic PAYE Tools or if your commercial payroll software does not have this option.

This guide gives you step by step help to send an Employer Payment Summary to HMRC using Basic PAYE Tools if you use:
- Basic PAYE Tools to run payroll
- commercial payroll software that cannot send Employer Payment Summaries
All Basic PAYE Tools user guides are updated only when there are major changes. They may not be updated yearly.

You must register with HMRC for PAYE Online (https://www.gov.uk/paye-online) as an employer before you use Basic PAYE Tools to run your payroll calculations and submissions.
Northern Ireland Construction Bulletin: 1st October to 31st December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

This release provides a measure of the value of construction output in Northern Ireland.

This statistical bulletin provides users with the latest estimates of construction output carried out in Northern Ireland for Quarter 4 2024. It excludes work carried out by Northern Ireland Construction firms in other parts of the UK or elsewhere.

Revision Note:

On 27 March 2025 the following correction was made to the NI Construction tables Q4 2024- Table 1.3 was updated to correct an error in the data. All other figures remain unaffected.
MIN 680 (M) Amendment 1 wellbeing at sea
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

This Marine Information Note briefly outlines some of the features and benefits of the Wellbeing at Sea Tool and explains how to acquire the tool.

Notice to all Ship Owners, Ship Operators, Managers, Masters, Officers and Seafarers

This notice should be read with: MIN 635 (M)Wellbeing at Sea Publications and MIN 664 (M) Safety climate tool (SCT) for the maritime industry (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/min-664-m-safety-climate-tool-sct-for-the-maritime-industry)

This MIN expires 24th September 2026
IDG53420 - Information disclosure Gateways with other government departments: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA): disclosures permitted by the Enterprise Act
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-22)


Which part of HMRC can disclose this information?

Relevant teams performing former HMCE functions are permitted to disclose this information directly to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) (previously the Office of Fair Trading) or Trading Standards within the guidance below. Please ask your manager if you are unsure whether yours is the relevant business area. See IDG40470 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/information-disclosure-guide/idg40470) for an explanation of what comprises ‘former HMCE functions’.

The purpose for which information may be disclosed

To assist CMA or Trading Standards in carrying out their functions.

Information which can be disclosed

Any information obtained under the Customs and Excise Management Act or the VAT Act.

Procedure to follow

Only those staff who work in the relevant business areas may make the disclosure, in compliance with the other provisions of this guidance. Please ask your manager if you are unsure whether you work in the relevant business area.

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Legislation which allows disclosure

Section 241 and Schedule 15 of the Enterprise Act 2002. This legislation allows disclosure between public authorities if the disclosure is made for a function in the Enterprise Act. Schedules 14 and 15 list enactments which confer functions within the Enterprise Act.

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Devolved administrations

This guidance applies to England, Scotland and Wales.

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Further guidance

For further guidance and assistance generally on confidentiality please contact your Security & Information Business Partner (SIBP)
Christian Rogg
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Christian Rogg is currently serving as the British High Commissioner to Ghana since August 2025. He was previously the Director for Development and Open Societies at the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). He was also Development Director at the British Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, leading the largest UK aid programme in the world (2017 to 2021). He has held senior leadership positions at the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (2015 to 2017), Nigeria (2012 to 2015), Vietnam (2009 to 2012) and Ghana (2006 to 2009). Christian joined DFID’s Policy Division in London as an adviser in 1999 and subsequently led the Growth Team. He started his career in banking in Germany and worked as an economic development consultant to the World Bank, US Government and Inter-American Development Bank. Christian was educated at universities in the US, Spain and the UK. He holds a PhD/DPhil in economics from the University of Oxford.

Christian Rogg is currently serving as the British High Commissioner to Ghana since August 2025.

He was previously the Director for Development and Open Societies at the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). He was also Development Director at the British Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, leading the largest UK aid programme in the world (2017 to 2021). He has held senior leadership positions at the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (2015 to 2017), Nigeria (2012 to 2015), Vietnam (2009 to 2012) and Ghana (2006 to 2009).

Christian joined DFID’s Policy Division in London as an adviser in 1999 and subsequently led the Growth Team. He started his career in banking in Germany and worked as an economic development consultant to the World Bank, US Government and Inter-American Development Bank. Christian was educated at universities in the US, Spain and the UK. He holds a PhD/DPhil in economics from the University of Oxford.
Nottingham College
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 Nottingham College 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 Nottingham College 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
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Notice and grounds of application for leave to appeal, and appeal, about confiscation under s.31 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Use this form to give notice and grounds of application for leave to appeal, and to appeal, about confiscation under section 31 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

This form and guidance are for use with the Criminal Procedure Rules (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rules-and-practice-directions-2020), Part 42: appeal to the Court of Appeal in confiscation and related proceedings.

Find out how the information you provide is managed (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/criminal-procedure-rule-committee/about/personal-information-charter).

Find the other forms you need on the Criminal Procedure Rules Forms page (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/criminal-procedure-rules-forms).