theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Emergency Services Network
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-17)

The Emergency Services Network will replace the existing Airwave communications network used by the police, fire and rescue, and ambulance services in the UK.

The Emergency Services Network will be the new communication system used by the 3 emergency services and other public safety users in the UK.

In the above document you will find more information about ESN and the progress of the programme delivering it, including:
- the partners working on ESN
- how ESN is being piloted and tested
- ESN’s mobile coverage
- devices that will be used to access the ESN
SP11 9PL, Mr Howard Scruse: permit surrender issued - EPR/NP3337MU/S003
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

View the surrender issued for Oaktree Poultry Farm, Ludgershall under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

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

This decision includes the decision document for:

Operator name: Mr Howard Scruse

Installation name: Oaktree Poultry Farm

Permit number: EPR/NP3337MU/S003
HMPPS Welsh Language Scheme 2024 to 2027
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

This scheme sets out how HMPPS will ensure that anyone receiving services or communicating with HMPPS in Wales can do so in either English or Welsh.

In line with the Welsh Language Act 1993 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/38/contents?lang=en) and subsequent Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/mwa/2011/1/contents), His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) continues to adopt the principle that in the conduct of public business and the administration of justice in Wales, it will treat the English and Welsh languages on a basis of equality.
Integrated Urgent Care Aggregate Data Collection (IUC ADC) for September 2025 (Official statistics)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Monthly data supporting IUC KPIs for the NHS 111 contract areas in England, summarising clinical assessment, advice and treatment.

Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) describes a range of services including NHS 111 and Out of Hours services, which aim to ensure a seamless patient experience with minimum handoffs and access to a clinician where required.

The Integrated Urgent Care Aggregate Data Collection (IUC ADC) provides a detailed breakdown of IUC service demand, performance and activity. For example, call handling performance metrics, calls handled by clinicians, final dispositions and volumes of bookings made into various services.

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.
Frances Delaney v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs [2025] UKUT 00005 (TCC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Judge Swami Raghavan on 09 January 2025

Read full decision Frances Delaney v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6780f8ab363ac763c8ede463/Frances_Delaney_v_HMRC_oral_renewal_PTA_decision_20240109.pdf)

1. The applicant, Frances Delaney, applies to the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery) (“UT”) for permission to appeal against the decision of the First-tier Tribunal (“FTT”) (Tribunal Judge Amanda Brown KC and Tribunal Member Julian Sims released on 11 March 2024 (“the FTT Decision”) and published as Delaney v HMRC [2024] UKFTT 214 (TC) following a hearing which took place on 14-15 November 2023. 2. The FTT subsequently refused Ms Delaney permission to appeal. Ms Delaney then renewed her application to the UT. I refused permission to appeal on the papers in a decision of 27 September 2024 that was sent to the parties. This is my decision following the oral renewal of the application heard on 22 November 2024. Ms Delaney was represented by Mr Roaul Downey, a barrister, but who represented Ms Delaney in his personal capacity as Ms Delaney’s partner. HMRC, represented by Mr Charles Asuelimen, litigator, attended but did not make representations. 3. The FTT Decision concerned the applicant’s appeal against an HMRC closure notice. This refused her claim for Entrepreneur’s relief on capital gains tax charged on the disposal of her nursery school business, on 1 September 2015, to a limited company which she was the sole director and shareholder of. (The Entrepreneur’s Relief, if allowed would have charged tax at the lower rate of 10% rather than 28%. HMRC’s refusal had the effect of increasing the applicant’s tax liability by £196,902.) Under the terms of the relevant statutory provisions in the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (“TCGA 1992”) (as amended by Finance Act 2015), eligibility for the relief depended on the contract giving rise to disposal being made before 3 December 2014. The FTT was not satisfied such contract for disposal was made before that date. It accordingly dismissed the appeal.
Regulation 12 of the Police (Injury Benefit) Regulations 2006
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-22)

Consultation on the 12-month rule in regulation 12 of the Police (Injury Benefit) Regulations 2006.

This consultation focuses on the compatibility of the 12-month rule in regulation 12 of the Police (Injury Benefit) Regulations 2006 with statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the suitability of this rule for inclusion in regulation 12.

Specifically, this consultation invites views on:
- whether the 12-month rule in regulation 12 of the Police (Injury Benefit) Regulations 2006 is consistent with the Home Secretary’s duties under the Equality Act 2010
- whether both mental health injuries and physical injuries are given equal and fair treatment under regulation 12
- whether progressive mental health injuries that lead to total and permanent disablement are adequately catered for under regulation 12
- the inclusion of any time limit for eligibility for the full disablement gratuity in regulation 12
This consultation welcomes views from any member of the public but is specifically interested in the views of:
- people who are serving or who have served with the police
- groups or individuals with an interest in policing in England and Wales
Tree Production Capital Grant application form
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Guidance and forms to apply for funding under the Tree Production Capital Grant (TPCG), which is now closed for new applications.

The Tree Production Capital Grant (TPCG) closed for new applications on 25 June 2025.

Use these forms and guidance when applying for the Tree Production Capital Grant (TPCG) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tree-production-capital-grant).

After you’ve read the guide ‘How to complete your TPCG application’, you can apply by completing the following documents:
- application form
- finance spreadsheet
- evidence of financial viability (when applicable)
- business plan (when applicable)
Send these to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) by the deadline of 11.55pm 25 June 2025.
Environmental monitoring following the Grenfell Tower fire
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Air quality reports for the survivors and residents of the area surrounding Grenfell Tower.

This is a regular weekly report about the air quality in the area surrounding Grenfell Tower. It contains data tables, graphs, an explanation of the data and photos of monitoring equipment.

The report covers the last 4 weeks of results and environmental monitoring data is shown alongside an explanation of the data in terms of potential impacts on health.

For all monitoring results between 24 June 2017 and 29 December 2021, see the ‘Environmental monitoring following the Grenfell Tower fire report’ dated 29 December 2021.
17, Whitley Road  Dewsbury  West Yorkshire WF12 0LP  :  MAN/00CZ/MNR/2024/0241
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Northern Region Judge Rimmer and Tribunal Member Ms Gittus sitting on 10 October 2024

Read the full decision in 17, Whitley Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 0LP : MAN/00CZ/MNR/2024/0241 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684dd20219e3b84158cba36b/17_Whitley_-_signed_decision_plus_reasons.pdf)
Merlin Attractions Operations 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 Merlin Attractions Operations 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 Merlin Attractions Operations 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:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

contributing tickets for troops giving up to 1,000 free tickets to our UK attractions to the Armed Forces each year; Service friendly recruitment;

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.
Climate Science Research Programme (CSRP) evaluation: summary report
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

A summary report evaluating the Climate Science Research Programme (CSRP).

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) commissioned RSM UK Consulting, alongside Science Metrix, Overton, and academics from UCL and Imperial College London, to evaluate the Climate Science Research Programme (CSRP). Managed by the Science and Innovation for Climate and Energy (SICE) Directorate, CSRP funds interdisciplinary climate science research to inform UK policy, support emissions reporting, and strengthen international leadership.
Danielle Dunne
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Ms Danielle Dunne has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Paraguay in January 2025. CURRICULUM VITAE                Date Role 2021 to present Abuja, Head of Counter-Terrorism Network West Africa & Sahel 2017 to 2021 FCDO (formerly Department for International Development), Head of Evaluation Unit 2016 to 2017 DFID, Senior Evaluation Adviser 2015 to 2016 DFID, Evaluation Adviser on Methods 2013 to 2015 DFID, Evaluation Adviser for Afghanistan and Pakistan 2012 to 2013 Office of Security and Counter-Terrorism, Senior Researcher Officer 2009 to 2012 National Policing Improvement Agency, Research Officer 2005 to 2009 Queen Mary’s University, Research Associate Social media links Follow Danielle Dunne on X

Ms Danielle Dunne has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Paraguay in January 2025.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Social media links

Follow Danielle Dunne on X (https://X.com/DanielleDunneUK)
Mrs A Drummond v KBB Distribution Ltd: 6022785/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A Drummond v KBB Distribution Ltd: 6022785/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691b3e0e0dcbf6343e9a28f2/Mrs_A_Drummond_v_KBB_Distribution_Ltd_-_6022785_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Flat 145 Dibdin House, Maida Vale, London, W9 1QG: LON/00BK/F77/2025/0196
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Holdsworth on 28 August 2025

Read the full decision in Flat 145 Dibdin House, Maida Vale, London, W9 1QG: LON/00BK/F77/2025/0196 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690e1af847ad122f854627e6/250828__Flat_145_Dibdin_House_Decision.pdf)

Flat 145 Dibdin House, Maida Vale, London, W9 1QG: LON/00BK/F77/2025/0196 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690e1b20acbadb0fa8050fb6/250828__Flat_145_Dibdin_House_Reasons.pdf)
Key stage 2 teacher assessment
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Information for schools and local authorities carrying out, moderating and reporting teacher assessment judgements at the end of key stage 2 (KS2).

Following the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-and-assessment-review-final-report) and the associated government response (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-and-assessment-review-final-report-government-response), future assessment arrangements are under review in line with the relevant recommendations. Assessment arrangements for the academic year 2025 to 2026 will remain unchanged.

Teacher assessment at the end of KS2 is statutory and helps teachers and parents understand what a pupil can do in relation to national expectations. It also enables the government to hold schools to account for the education they provide.

The guidance available in this collection will support schools in making statutory teacher assessment judgements for pupils at the end of KS2. It will also support schools and local authorities with the statutory moderation of these judgements and reporting the results.
Fireblitz Extinguisher 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 Fireblitz Extinguisher 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 Fireblitz Extinguisher 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
- 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.
Mrs D Owen v Cardiff Council: 6000998/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs D Owen v Cardiff Council: 6000998/2025 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68550c85f812712f8458155d/6000998.2025_D_Owen_v_Cardiff_Council_Judgment.pdf).
Monthly entry clearance visa applications: June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Statistics on visa applications for people coming to the UK for work, study and family reasons.

These statistics will be updated on a monthly ongoing basis whilst we review the user need for monthly updates. The quarterly Immigration system statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immigration-statistics-quarterly-release) provide detailed information on visa applications and outcomes.

The Microsoft Excel .xlsx files may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of these documents in a more accessible format, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.
Apply for backdated State Pension if you’re a transgender woman
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

Transgender women born between 31 October 1953 and 6 November 1953 may be eligible for State Pension from 31 October 2018 to the date of their 65th birthday.

Eligibility

You may be entitled to backdated State Pension if all the following apply:
- you were born between 31 October 1953 and 6 November 1953
- you had lived in your acquired gender for at least 2 years by 31 October 2018
- you have had gender reassignment surgery
This is because a court ruling means that a transgender person who has had gender reassignment surgery and lived in their acquired gender for a significant period must be recognised in their acquired gender for State Pension purposes.

How to apply

Contact the Pension Service and ask for an expression of interest form.

The Pension Service

If calling from the UK

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx Relay UK (https://www.relayuk.bt.com/) (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then xx-xxxx-xxxx Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm

Welsh language telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)

If calling from abroad

Telephone from outside the UK: xx-xxxx-xxxx Relay UK (https://www.relayuk.bt.com/) (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): xx-xxxx-xxxx then xx-xxxx-xxxx Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)

Write to the Pension Service

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

GR Team (in confidence) Newcastle Pension Centre TJ001 Tyneview Park Benton Tyne and Wear NE98 1BA

What you’ll need to apply

When you return the form, you will need to send proof that you had been living in your acquired gender for at least 2 years by 31 October 2018. This could include copies of your:
- passport
- driving licence
- payslips
- benefit documents
- utility bills
- other official documents
All documents must be in your acquired name and gender. The earliest document must be dated before 31 October 2016.

You will also need to send proof that you have had gender reassignment surgery, for example a letter from your doctor.

What happens next

You’ll get a letter that will tell you if you’re entitled to backdated State Pension. If you’re entitled, you’ll be paid any money you are owed.
Ms S Hooton v HM Revenue & Customs: 2502429/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Hooton v HM Revenue & Customs: 2502429/2023 - Strike out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe8028712bf73dea1354d0/Ms_S_Hooton_v_H_M_Revenue_and_Customs_-_2502429-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Miss H Williams v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3305217/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss H Williams v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3305217/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d01071f5aaff610c9f5ef6/Miss_H_Williams__v__Qube_Qualifications_and_Development_Limited__in_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation____Other__-_3305217-2023__-_Judgment.pdf).
CR2 SECURITY GROUP LIMITED
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We CR2 SECURITY GROUP LIMITED will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 CR2 SECURITY GROUP LIMITED recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
RFIG22430 - Statutory Residence Test (SRT):International tax clarifications due to coronavirus (COVID:19):International tax clarifications due to coronavirus (COVID 19) - Introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic parts of the Statutory Residence Test (SRT) legislation have been modified.

The changes modify the SRT so that a day on which an individual is required to be in the UK in order to undertake work specifically related to coronavirus will be disregarded when determining whether they are tax resident in the UK in either 2019-2020 or 2020-2021.

This annex details those changes and how various existing tests are affected. All other SRT tests remain unaffected and reference should be made to the existing guidance as well as this annex when deciding an individual's residence status. The main SRT guidance can be found at RFIG20010 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig20010) onwards.

These modifications apply for the period 1 March to 1 June 2020.
Analysis of Ukrainian nationals entering employment in the UK
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Counts of Ukrainian nationals in employment by age, gender and region in UK, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Tables include data relating to Ukrainian nationals who had registered for a National Insurance number (NINo) on or after 4 March 2022 and were subsequently paid through PAYE. This predominantly captures those entering the UK through humanitarian visa schemes (Homes for Ukraine, Ukraine Family Scheme and Ukraine Extension Scheme).

This is an ad-hoc release of management information and does not constitute an Official Statistics or National Statistics release.
The Port Of Felixstowe
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 The Port Of Felixstowe 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
- 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.
New Computerised Transit System: general enquiries
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Email HMRC for help with the New Computerised Transit System, Import Control System, Export Control System and using the online services.

Email

New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) Helpdesk: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Export Control System (ECS) Helpdesk: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Import Control System (ICS) Helpdesk: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) If HMRC needs to contact you about anything confidential they’ll reply by phone or post.

Related content

Guidance
- Submit community transit declarations through NCTS (https://www.gov.uk/new-computerised-transit-system)
- Use the New Computerised Transit System (https://www.gov.uk/using-the-new-computerised-transit-system-to-move-goods-across-the-eu-and-efta-countries)
- Union Transit: moving goods between 2 EU territories (https://www.gov.uk/transit-and-other-suspensive-regimes)
HMRC contacts
- Imports and exports: enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/imports-and-exports-enquiries)
- VAT: general enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/vat-enquiries)
Ms C Kemp v RosieCorp Ltd: 6009250/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms C Kemp v RosieCorp Ltd: 6009250/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67da9047594182179fe087f3/Charlotte_Kemp_v_Rosiecorp_Limited_6009250-2024__Judgment_.pdf).
W Speirs & Sons 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 W Speirs & Sons 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 W Speirs & Sons Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
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.
IFM02310 - Authorised investment funds (AIFs): qualified investor schemes (QISs) and long-term asset funds (LTAFs): introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)


Qualified Investor Scheme (QIS)

A QIS is a type of authorised investment fund (AIF) which is only open to qualified investors. Like other AIFs, a QIS is subject to regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). A QIS has wider investment and borrowing powers than UK UCITS or NURS (see IFM02110 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/investment-funds/ifm02110) for explanations of those terms) but is subject to lighter regulation because investment in a QIS is open only to qualified investors.

Qualified investors include professional investors, such as institutional investors (such as pension funds and charities) or sophisticated individual investors who regularly invest significant sums and can be expected to understand the risks involved in a wide range of investments.

Such investors may be in a position to have significant influence over the investment strategy of a fund in which they have a significant holding. The tax rules for QISs therefore stipulate conditions designed to ensure that the tax benefits that apply to AIFs only apply to QISs which are widely marketed, rather than closely held for the benefit of a few pre-determined individuals, so that they meet the ‘genuine diversity of ownership condition’ (GDO) (see IFM17000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/investment-funds/ifm17000)).

Long-term Asset Fund (LTAF)

An LTAF is another type of AIF, which is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The LTAF is open to professional, institutional and (with limitations as a Restricted Mass Market Investment) retail investors, and must meet the GDO condition, or be treated as meeting the GDO condition (see IFM02320 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/investment-funds/ifm02320)).

Tax treatment of a QIS and LTAF (the taxation of the fund)

The tax rules that apply to AIFs in general, only apply to a QIS or an LTAF if it meets the GDO, or in the case of an LTAF is treated as meeting the GDO. Where the GDO is not met, the QIS or LTAF is taxed like a normal company, but without the benefit of the small companies’ rate of corporation tax due to take effect from 1 April 2023.
Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: terms of reference
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Terms of reference for an independent review into the prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism.

This publication sets out the terms of reference for an independent review into the prevalence, trends and inequalities associated with mental health conditions, ADHD and autism in children, young people and adults.

The review will seek to understand:
- the factors behind trends in prevalence
- the impact of clinical practice, including social and cultural factors and the risks and benefits of medicalisation
- ways to promote the prevention of mental ill health
- ways to create resilience and improve early intervention
Professor Peter Fonagy will chair this review, supported by Professor Sir Simon Wessely and Professor Gillian Baird as vice-chairs. There will also be a multidisciplinary advisory working group to directly shape the recommendations and scrutinise the evidence.
Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) firing times
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

Information on Salisbury Plain Training Area's (SPTA) firing times.

Do not access the byeways when the red flags are flying and the danger signs (‘live firing’ or ‘no public entry’) are displayed.

For your own safety do not touch any military debris, it may be dangerous.

Learn more about accessing MOD training areas (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/safe-access) safely.

Related information
- Public access and location: Salisbury Plain (https://www.gov.uk/public-access-to-military-areas#salisbury-plain)
- Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) newsletter (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/salisbury-plain-training-area-spta-newsletter)
- The Defence Training Estate: south west including Salisbury Plain (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/defence-infrastructure-organisation-and-the-defence-training-estate#south-west-including-salisbury-plain)
- Salisbury Plain public information leaflet (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dte-salisbury-plain-public-information-leaflet)
- Low flying in your area (https://www.gov.uk/low-flying-in-your-area)
- Salisbury Plain (Imber Range Perimeter Path) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/salisbury-plain-imber-range-perimeter-path)
Defra’s Official Development Assistance results estimates
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Results of Defra’s Official Development Assistance programming, including Defra International key performance indicators.

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Official Development Assistance (ODA) programming supports developing countries to:

reduce poverty

tackle climate change

halt and reverse global biodiversity loss

Defra’s annual ODA results publications report on what has been achieved through relevant programmes against a set of new Defra International (DI) key performance indicators (KPIs), focusing on:

biodiversity

poverty reduction

The DI KPIs sit within a larger suite of indicators called the ODA results framework. This framework also contains 12 pre-existing climate-focused International Climate Finance (ICF) KPIs, which are reported annually within a separate cross-government ICF results publication (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-international-climate-finance-results).
Mr D Rolles and Others v Transport for London: 2300458/2023 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Rolles and Others v Transport for London: 2300458/2023 and Others - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6821d568ced319d02c9060e0/Mr_D_Rolles__1__Mr_D_Ludwig__2__Mr_D_Newcomb__3__Mr_M_MacPherson__4___v_Transport_for_London_Judgment__2_2300458-2023__2300459-2023__2300461-2023__2300464-2023.pdf).
Apply for a Dart Charge pre-pay account
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Dart Charge account holders pay reduced rates for crossings. Each crossing is paid automatically from the account. Complete this form to apply for an account.

Dart Charge account holders pay reduced rates for crossings. Each crossing is paid automatically from the account. Dart Charge accounts:
- are opened with an initial £15 deposit but you can pay more if you choose
- have a minimum top up amount of £15
- must have a minimum of £5.60 credit
- top-up automatically when they go below £5.80 (or your chosen amount)
Complete this form to apply for an account.
Ms R Bell v Ultima Furniture Systems Ltd: 6017475/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms R Bell v Ultima Furniture Systems Ltd: 6017475/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b9511e3f3e5483efdba98c/Ms_Rachel_Bell_-vs-_Ultima_Furniture_Systems_Ltd_-_6017475.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
North East Automotive Alliance Limited (NEAA)
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 North East Automotive Alliance Limited (NEAA) 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 North East Automotive Alliance Limited (NEAA) 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.
Ms Y Simons v London Borough of Merton: 2301820/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms Y Simons v London Borough of Merton: 2301820/2021- Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66619e6d7322adea1a895d0e/Ms_Yvette_Simons_v_London_Borough_of_Merton_2301820-2021_judgment_30-05-24.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms Y Simons v London Borough of Merton: 2301820/2021 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66b224e8a3c2a28abb50dd9f/Ms_Y_Simons_v_London_Borough_of_Merton_2301820-2021_-_Reconsideration_Judgment_15-Jul-24.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms Y Simons v London Borough of Merton: 2301820/2021 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6777d8b7194365bfe8671ad3/Ms_Yvette_Simons_v_London_Borough_of_Merton_2301820-2021_Judgment.pdf).
ECSH41500 - Businesses supervised by HMRC that also need to be registered for authorisation with the Financial Conduct Authority
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)


Money service businesses (MSBs) that are required to register with HMRC and carry out money transmission also need to be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under the Payment Services Regulations 2009. For more information on MSB supervision, see ECSH51225.

How a business is registered is a matter for the business to decide, but their registration/authorisation with HMRC and the FCA must be consistent (unless the requirements of the registering/authorising authority stipulate otherwise) and appropriate. A business may have agents, some of whom are registered with the FCA solely as agents of that principal, as well as other agents who are MSB principals in their own right (and authorised as a small payment institution accordingly) but who act as an agent for the principal in relation to certain transactions or remittances to specific geographical areas. Businesses must register all such businesses as agents within their FCA authorisation and all the individual addresses must be listed on their HMRC registration.

Principal businesses are responsible for all the activities and anti-money laundering compliance of all their business premises and agents. This includes, but is not limited to, the provision of training and the application of their businesses policies and procedures.

Checking that a business’s registrations are correct

HMRC checks for discrepancies between its register and the FCA’s list of authorised persons.

Businesses should check their details with both HMRC and the FCA to ensure they are correct. If there are any differences, the business should decide which registration is appropriate and change any registration details that are incorrect.

HMRC may challenge, and potentially sanction, businesses if we believe their registration is incorrect.

The HMRC “Who Needs to Register for Money Laundering Supervision Guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-who-needs-to-register)” contains further information on businesses supervised by HMRC and the FCA.
Government response to the Animal Sentience Committee’s report on the Online Safety Act
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Response to the Animal Sentience Committee’s report on if the Online Safety Act takes into consideration animal welfare.

This report is a response to the recommendations made in the Animal Sentience Committee’s: Online Safety Act report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/animal-sentience-committee-online-safety-act-report).

The Animal Sentience Committee (https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/animal-sentience-committee) is an independent committee of experts that was established by the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022. It is hosted by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

The Committee helps Parliament consider how ministerial decisions take the welfare of sentient animals into account. The Committee has a statutory ability to produce reports for Parliament and following publication of a report, the relevant Secretary of State has a statutory duty to lay a response before Parliament within 3 months.