theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Glasgow Factoring 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 Glasgow Factoring 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 Glasgow Factoring 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
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers -Could make an annual donation for homeless veterans

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr M Quashie v St Giles Trust: 1806770/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Quashie v St Giles Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6878e65b760bf6cedaf5be2d/Marcus_Quashie_v_St._Giles_Trust_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Samantha Dixon MBE MP
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

Samantha Dixon was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on 6 September 2025. She was previously Vice-Chamberlain of HM Household (Government Whip) between 10 July 2024 and 6 September 2025. She was elected as the MP for Chester North and Neston in July 2024.

Samantha Dixon was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on 6 September 2025.

She was previously Vice-Chamberlain of HM Household (Government Whip) between 10 July 2024 and 6 September 2025. She was elected as the MP for Chester North and Neston in July 2024.
RISE school improvement resources: North West
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

The regional improvement for standards and excellence (RISE) programme, support, networks, hubs and education advisers for the North West region.

RISE advisers are educational experts with direct experience of improving schools. They work as part of a wider RISE team within the Department for Education (DfE).

The document contains details and contact information for RISE advisers and hubs in the North West region.
H.F Brown and Son 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 H.F Brown and Son 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 H.F Brown and Son LTD recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
SARR Group Luxury Hotels
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 SARR Group Luxury Hotels 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 SARR Group Luxury Hotels recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
UK REACH authorisations for SEA Chromium Trioxide Authorisation Consortium (hard chrome (sub-contract)), 19 February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Decision on application for authorisations for Surface Engineering Association (SEA) under UK REACH.

Decision on an application for authorisation under UK REACH.

Substance name

Chromium trioxide

Authorised uses

Use of chromium trioxide for the hard (functional/engineering) chromium electroplating of engineering components with the purpose of creating a coating to meet specific performance characteristics.

Holder of the authorisation and authorisation number

Surface Engineering Association (SEA) Chromium Trioxide Authorisation Consortium (Hard Chrome (Sub-Contract)):
- Armoloy (U.K.) Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/00
- BEP Surface Technologies Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/01
- British Metal Treatments / FPS Coatings Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/02
- Chrometech Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/03
- Davies Precision Grinding Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/04
- Dynasurf (U.K.) Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/05
- East Lancashire Platers Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/06
- Firma-Chrome Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/07
- GB Plating Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/08
- Healey & Sprowson Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/09
- John Stokes and Son (Duralloy) Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/10
- Langthorpe Plating Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/11
- Michrome Electro-Plating Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/12
- Nu-Pro Ltd / Magnaghi UK Limited - UKREACH/25/04/13
- A.M. Philpot (Hard Chrome) Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/14
- Phoenix Electroplating Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/15
- R.Wilson & Co. (Platers) Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/16
- Reddish Electroplating (Stockport) Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/17
- Reis Chrome Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/18
- Silchrome Plating Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/19
- Walton Plating Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/20
- Wedge Plating Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/21
- Yorkshire Plating Services Ltd - UKREACH/25/04/22
Date of decision

19 February 2025
RCW Veterans 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 RCW Veterans 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 RCW Veterans 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 Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

5 days Reservist + CFAV

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.
Working for British Embassy Lisbon
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)


General information

Working within our Portugal network offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to learn and develop a wide range of skills.

Current work opportunities

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

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

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

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

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
Fire and rescue services inspection programme and framework 2025–27
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)

This consultation seeks your views on HMICFRS's proposed fire and rescue services inspection programme and framework for 2025–27.

This consultation document (https://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmicfrs/publications/proposed-fire-and-rescue-services-inspection-programme-and-framework-2025-27-for-consultation) provides details of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services’ proposed fire and rescue services (FRS) inspection programme and framework for 2025–27.

It asks for your views on whether we cover the right areas of FRS activity. In particular, we are seeking your responses to the following consultation questions:
- We propose to evaluate how each FRS is affected by its fire and rescue authority’s governance, oversight and scrutiny arrangements. We also propose to examine how the fire and rescue authority supports the FRS to keep the public safe, establish a positive culture and standards of conduct, and look after the health and well-being of its staff. Do you agree or disagree with this proposal?
- Do you agree or disagree that we should assess leadership at all levels of FRSs?
- We intend to combine the current efficiency questions 2.1 and 2.2 into a single question. This would concentrate on how resources are allocated and used in support of the outcomes required for the community risk management plan. Do you agree or disagree with this proposal?
- We propose to examine how FRSs work with local communities to make them more resilient. Do you agree or disagree with this proposal?
- Does the draft ‘characteristics of good’ include the right questions to gather evidence for a comprehensive assessment of FRSs? How could this be improved?
- To expand some areas that we currently inspect and/or include new areas for inspection, we would need to reduce or remove some of those currently considered. What do you think we should spend less time on?
- Is there anything we can do to improve the way we report our findings?
- Are there any areas that you think we should examine more?
These questions are repeated in the body of the document. At the end of it, we explain how you can let us have your views.
CTM40420 - Particular bodies: housing associations: co-operatives - nature of relief and claim
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)


CTA10/PART13/CHAPTER7

S642 (for income) and S643 (for gains) within CTA10/PART13/CHAPTER7 provide reliefs to approved co-operative housing associations, CTM40425 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm40425), as follows:
- rents paid to the association by members are disregarded for tax purposes,
- interest payable by the association is disregarded, and
- the association is exempt from Corporation Tax on chargeable gains on the disposal of any property which has been or is occupied by a tenant of the association (see CG12624, archived).
Where relief is allowable under CTA10/S642 the association is still liable to CT on any investment income not specifically exempted by the section such as, for example, interest received on a bank deposit account. It is also liable to CT on other chargeable gains that do not fall within c. above.

A co-operative housing association will not normally make distributions within the meaning CTA10/PART23. CTA10/S1064 cannot apply because a ‘registered society’ in Great Britain (formerly industrial and provident society), cannot be a close company, see CTM40505 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm40505).

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
CTM16240 - Distributions: impact on Corporation Tax: franked investment income under the ACT system abolished from 6 April 1999 - surplus - claims under ICTA88/S242 - order of set-off
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)


ICTA88/S242 (3)

Reliefs must first have been set against profits chargeable to Corporation Tax. Only the unused balance could be set against surplus franked investment income (FII) under ICTA88/S242.

Losses on shares in unquoted companies had to be used under ICTA88/S573 against income chargeable to CT before being used under ICTA88/S242. ICTA88/S573 appears, following Tax Law Rewrite, at CTA10/S68 and the description is now ‘share loss relief’ - see VCM70100 (http://home.active.hmrci/vcmmanual/VCM70100.htm) onwards.

The effect of a claim under ICTA88/S242, which relates to accounting periods beginning before 2 July 1997, is to treat the surplus FII as augmenting the profits of the accounting period. Subject to ICTA88/S242 (3) the usual rules then apply to the order in which the available unused reliefs are used against the CT profits augmented by the surplus FII.
P&D Coffee Ltd (Dilectio Coffee)
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 P&D Coffee Ltd (Dilectio Coffee) 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 P&D Coffee Ltd (Dilectio Coffee) recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Ms B Williamson v The Secretary of State for Business and Trade and Others: 2600619/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms B Williamson v The Secretary of State for Business and Trade and Others: 2600619/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ceaf6f1e2f37b1f3fd13c2/Ms_B_Williamson_v_The_Secretary_of_State_for_Business_and_Trade__Alice_and_the_Hair_Ltd__In_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation____Tuckwell___Co_Ltd_2600619.2024_Judgment.pdf).
Housing statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

These statistics cover the supply of homes provided by Homes England.

The latest statistics on the supply of homes provided by Homes England, excluding London except for delivery of programmes managed by Homes England on behalf of the Greater London Authority.

Homes England will publish housing statistics for:
- 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements/housing-statistics-1-april-2025-to-31-march-2026) in June or July 2026
- 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements/housing-statistics-1-april-2026-to-30-september-2026) in November or December 2026
Despatch of CRM12 forms for duty rotas starting 1 October begins
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-22)

The sending out CRM12s to providers who have verified their tenders in stage 1 of the crime procurement process has begun.

Completed CRM12 forms must be returned to the LAA no later than Friday 23 May. However, if submitted by 9 May 2025, the form will be reviewed and there will be an opportunity to make corrections prior to the final deadline.

Completed CRM12s must be returned to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Only the form sent should be completed as it is specific to the 2025 Contract.

The LAA will continue to work with those providers who did not complete verification in time to join the October rota. They will be eligible to join the rota that commences in January 2026 if they complete their verification process by 31 July 2025. Their contracts will commence on 1 October 2025.

Further information

For full details of the procurement process please read the Application Guide which is available at Crime Contract 2025 Tender - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/crime-contract-2025-tender)
Register a vessel on the Small Ships Register (Part 3)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

MSF 4701 is an alternative form to submit registrations if you are unable to register using the UK Ship Register online services.

You can register a vessel on UK Ship Register online services (https://ukshipregister.service.mcga.gov.uk/).

If you are unable to register online, please complete the form MSF 4701 to register a vessel on the Small Ships Register (part 3 of the UK register) (https://ukshipregister.co.uk/registration/small-ships-register-part-3).
EXPP6090 - General examination: Substitution (Sub) Check
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.

Note: This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC.

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: October 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

All Planning Inspectorate spending over £250 during October 2024

The Planning Inspectorate has determined that the publication of spend data that does or is likely to identify those individuals’ supplying planning appeal decisions services, regardless of the way they supply the services, would pose a credible threat to their personal security. We used the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) as our frame of reference to make this judgement. More specifically that the publication of these spend data is “exempt under FOI to protect the identities of companies and individuals providing services to HM Government”, in particular “where disclosure of either paying department or recipient would pose a personal security threat”. The very real likelihood of a personal security threat is sufficient grounds for redacting spend data that we would ordinarily publish.
Motus Commercials
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 Motus Commercials 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 Motus Commercials 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
We also pledge the following:

24-month training program for all military technicians Ongoing specialist training Psychologist support available upon boarding Medical assessments

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.
Equine oocytes and embryos collected or produced, processed and stored after 31 August 2010 and before 1 October 2014 and dispatched by the embryo collection or production team who collected or produced the oocytes or embryos to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8430
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export equine oocytes or embryos from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.

Apply for an export health certificate online

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for an export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to export equine oocytes and embryos to the EU or to move them to Northern Ireland.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you do not need an EHC to export to the EU. Contact DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx to find out what you need to do.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900e875afec1781f77994e9/8430NFG_Oct25_v3.pdf) and specimen certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900e88b87219d3b21b9aaa5/8430_EN_V3_Specimen.pdf).

2. Apply online

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

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8430EHC)

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

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

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

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
- apply for multiple certificates
Find out more

Stay up to date with any changes to EHCs by signing up for email alerts (https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/email-signup).

Find out about getting an EHC (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-an-export-health-certificate).

Find out about exporting live animals and animal products (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-animals-animal-products-fish-and-fishery-products-if-the-uk-leaves-the-eu-with-no-deal) from 1 January 2021.

Help with your application

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

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Poverty impacts of social security changes at Budget 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Estimates of the impact of social security changes at Budget 2025 on low income poverty levels.

In November 2025, the UK government announced that from April 2026 it will be removing the two-child limit so that families can receive the child element of Universal Credit for all children regardless of family size. This publication provides an estimate of the impact on low income poverty levels as well as information on households and children who are affected by the two-child limit and not affected by the benefit cap, broken down by country and parliamentary constituency.
Early years qualifications list: UK only
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

UK qualifications that meet Department for Education (DfE) criteria for counting in the  early years foundation stage statutory framework staff:child ratios.

Use the digital service to check qualifications

Early years managers can check an early years qualification (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-an-early-years-qualification) using the digital service, which:
- is easy to use
- contains the same information as the spreadsheet on this page
Use the spreadsheet to check qualifications

The spreadsheet lists all UK qualifications that are approved by DfE as full and relevant. Holders of these qualifications can work within the staff:child ratios in early years settings in England.

When checking qualifications, use the course start date, rather than the course completion date. The course start date is essential, as it determines which DfE criteria the qualification aligns with.

Separate guidance is available for people with early years qualifications achieved outside the UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-outside-england).

Contact the Ecctis early years service (https://www.enic.org.uk/individuals/early-years) if you need further assistance after checking the spreadsheet.
Newcastle Building Society
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 Newcastle Building Society 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 Newcastle Building Society 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.
INTELLIGENT GROWTH SOLUTIONS 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 INTELLIGENT GROWTH SOLUTIONS 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 INTELLIGENT GROWTH SOLUTIONS 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
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
- 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.
Mr K Mullins and Mr D Dixon v Transport for London: 2309014/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Mullins and Mr D Dixon v Transport for London: 2309014/2024 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6914a238493305b49ce6e6c0/Mr_Kelly_Mullins___Mr_Daniel_Dixon_v_Transport_for_London_2309014-2024.pdf).
Snapps 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 Snapps 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 Snapps 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
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Register a partnership as a subcontractor with payment under deduction by post
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

Use postal form CIS304 to register as a Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) subcontractor with payment under deduction.

Before you start

The quickest way to register as a CIS subcontractor (https://www.gov.uk/what-you-must-do-as-a-cis-subcontractor/how-to-register) is online. You may also be able to apply for gross payment status (https://www.gov.uk/what-you-must-do-as-a-cis-subcontractor/gross-payment-status) if you do not want deductions to be made in advance by contractors.

Register a partnership

You can find information on completing the CIS304 postal form in the partnership registration guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b5ddf1ae5d020b0914bb99/cis304-register-a-partnership-as-a-subcontractor-notes.pdf) (PDF, 489 KB, 5 pages).

Get all of your information together before you start. You will fill this form in online and you cannot save your progress.

Fill in form CIS304 (https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/print-and-post/form/SpecPersTax_A/1.0/CIS304/cis304.xdp).

Print and post it to HMRC (the address is at the end of the form).

This file may not be suitable if you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader). If you need a more accessible format, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) and tell us what format you need. It will help if you tell us what assistive technology you use. Read the accessibility statement for HMRC forms (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/accessibility-statement-for-hmrc-interactive-forms).
J McCulpha v Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust: 2502336/2023 and 2500607/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J McCulpha v Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust: 2502336/2023 and 2500607/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689d9a2ee95097004f723f55/J_McCulpha_v_Nicholas_Postgate_Catholic_Academy_Trust_2502336-2023___2500607-2024_Reserved.pdf).