theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Oceander LLP
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 Oceander LLP 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 Oceander LLP recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr M Zalewski v M Singh T/a Brothers Cafe: 3314797/2022 and 3314798/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Zalewski v M Singh T/a Brothers Cafe: 3314797/2022 and 3314798/2022 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68499e37a271ab34edd1df4e/Mr_M_Zalewski_v_Manpreet_Singh_trading_as_Brothers_Cafe_3314797-22___3314798-22_Strike_out_Judgment.pdf).
12 Brandon Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0PL: HAV/29UG/MNR/2025/0727
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Southern Region, Mr I Perry FRICS, Mr N Robinson FRICS and Judge Taylor on 27 August 2025

Read the full decision in DA11 0PL_HAV/29UG/MNR/2025/0727_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e6a4b5dadf7616351e4f9e/12_Brandon_Street__Decision.pdf) Read the summary reasons in DA11 0PL_HAV/29UG/MNR/2025/0727_reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e6a4f48c1db6022d0ca278/12_Brandon_Street__Summary_Reasons.pdf)
Mr I Pikovsky v Crezco Ltd and Others: 2216628/2023 and 2201506/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Pikovsky v Crezco Ltd and Others: 2216628/2023 and 2201506/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679cac263bd16ee4b57adf12/Mr_I_Pikovsky_v_Crezco_Limited___Others_-_2216628-2023___2201506-2024.pdf).
Joint Fraud Taskforce
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Information about the Joint Fraud Taskforce (JFT), including membership, meeting minutes and the sector-based charters to combat fraud.

The Joint Fraud Taskforce (JFT) is a partnership between the private sector, government and law enforcement to tackle fraud collectively and to focus on issues that have been considered too difficult for a single organisation to manage alone.

It will drive public-private action through the oversight and implementation of the private sector elements in the Fraud Strategy and assure progress against voluntary sector agreements with industry, the fraud sector charters.

The JFT relaunched on 21 October 2021, following a review of its role, structure and objectives.

Governance and membership

The JFT is chaired by Lord Hanson who is the minister responsible for fraud. The JFT and its working groups comprise of senior representatives from industry, the third sector, law enforcement and government.

The Board and Officials Working Group consist of representatives from the JFT partner organisations (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/joint-fraud-taskforce-partner-organisations).

New Fraud Strategy development

Fraud is a growing global problem and presents a significant threat to the UK, impacting our economic growth and devastating victims. Fighting fraud must be a priority for us all.

Development of the new Fraud Strategy has begun, and we are working with law enforcement, industry, civil society and academia to identify how to better protect the public and businesses from this appalling crime.

If you have any insights and ideas, send them to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

We welcome all views but would be grateful for specific consideration around the following:

Obstacles and limitations
- what barriers do you currently face when tackling fraud?
- what gaps are fraudsters exploiting?
Opportunities and commitments
- how can government provide better support?
- what opportunities can be unlocked through legislation and other means?
Mr J Pinkney v  St Catherine’s Catholic Primary school: 6015516/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Pinkney v St Catherine’s Catholic Primary school: 6015516/2025 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6878fb0ea52cca025ef5be1f/Mr_J_Pinkney_-vs-_St_Catherine_s_Catholic_Primary_school_-_Judgment.pdf).
Register a partnership as a subcontractor or apply for gross payment status
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

Use Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) form CIS304 to register a partnership as a subcontractor, apply for gross payment status, or both.

Before you start

If you do not want to apply for gross payment status, you can register as a subcontractor with payment under deduction online (http://www.gov.uk/what-you-must-do-as-a-cis-subcontractor/how-to-register).

Register online

To complete the online form, you’ll need the partnership’s:

Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR)

turnover for the last 12 months

evidence of turnover — such as bank statements, payment and deduction statements and invoices

bank account details

You’ll also need information about each partner, including their:

name

address

UTR

National Insurance numbers

Depending on your circumstances, you may also need the partnership’s:

company registration number

VAT registration number

PAYE reference number

prospective turnover

inherited receipts and their details

joint venture agreement

You’ll need to sign in to use this service. If you do not already have sign in details, you’ll be able to create them.

If you are an agent, you’ll need to use the sign in details for your agent services account.

Register now (https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/submissions/new-form/register-your-partnership-as-subcontractor-apply-for-gross-payment-status)

If you cannot register online

You can find information on completing the postal form in partnership registration guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b75243791297e33e7fd219/cis304_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://public-online.hmrc.gov.uk/lc/content/xfaforms/profiles/forms.html?contentRoot=repository:///Applications/SpecPersTax_A/1.0/CIS304&template=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).
TRA recommendation to impose duties on Chinese biodiesel accepted
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

The Secretary of State for Business & Trade has accepted the TRA’s recommendation to impose anti-dumping measures on biodiesel imports from China.

On the 24 November 2025, the Secretary of State accepted the Trade Remedies Authority’s final recommendation (https://www.trade-remedies.service.gov.uk/public/case/AD0058/submission/e1b11a8b-ccc6-4e43-bc6a-87bd34da5947/) to apply a new anti-dumping duty on imports of biodiesel from China.

The TRA found that Chinese biodiesel has been dumped in the UK at unfairly low prices, causing material injury to UK producers, including Argent Energy and Olleco.

Following its analysis of the evidence and responses from interested parties to the Statement of Essential Facts (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tra-proposes-new-anti-dumping-measure-on-chinese-biodiesel), the TRA has confirmed that the application of an anti-dumping measure is in the UK’s economic interest and made a final recommendation to apply duties. These duties will help ensure fair competition for UK producers while maintaining a level playing field in the renewable fuel market.

The measures recommended by the TRA are ad valorem duties of:

14.79% for the Zhuoyue Group and non-sampled cooperating exporters

54.64% for all other exporters

These duties will apply to imports of biodiesel, including fatty-acid mono-alkylesters (FAME) or paraffinic gasoils obtained from synthesis or hydrotreatment of non-fossil origin (HVO) in pure form or as included in a blend, excluding sustainable aviation fuel, in pure form or as included in a blend.

The duties will come into effect from Tuesday 25 November 2025.

Notes to Editors:

The Trade Remedies Authority is the UK’s independent body which investigates whether trade remedy measures are needed to counter unfair import practices.

This investigation was launched on 5 June 2024, following an application from the Renewable Transport Fuels Association (RTFA), on behalf of UK producers.

The final determination follows the publication of a Statement of Essential Facts and a stakeholder consultation period.

Anti-dumping duties are applied when a foreign producer exports goods at prices below their normal value, causing harm to domestic industry.

The TRA considers a range of evidence, including economic impact, before making a recommendation to the Secretary of State.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme statistics: September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Statistical release on Boiler Upgrade Scheme statistics for the estimation of capital grant uptake to support the installations of low carbon technologies in domestic and non-domestic buildings.

These statistics show the uptake of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to date including the number of vouchers applications and redemptions, as well as the costs of installation.

Enquiries about these statistics should be directed to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Glasgow Caledonian University
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 Caledonian University 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 Caledonian University 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
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.
O Coban v Manes Partners Ltd and A Ozceylan: 3301233/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in O Coban v Manes Partners Ltd and A Ozceylan: 3301233/2022 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64d24758e5491a000d4b59d4/Mrs_O_Coban_v_Manes_Partners_Limited___others_3301233.2022_FMH_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in O Coban v Manes Partners Ltd and A Ozceylan: 3301233/2022 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/654a5fd4e2e16a000d42ab24/Ozgul_Coban_v_Manes_Partners_Limited_and_Alper_Ozceylan_-_3301233-2022-_Reserved_Judgment_Remedy.pdf).

Read the full decision in O Coban v Manes Partners Ltd and A Ozceylan: 3301233/2022 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863acbd354985706f111b56/Ozgul_Coban_v_Manes_Partners_Limited_and_other__3301233.2022__Certificate_of_Correction.pdf).

Read the full decision in O Coban v Manes Partners Ltd and A Ozceylan: 3301233/2022 - Corrected Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863acfab466cce1bb121a7e/Ozgul_Coban_v_Manes_Partners_Limited_and_other__3301233.2022__Corrected_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in O Coban v Manes Partners Ltd and A Ozceylan: 3301233/2022 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e3e93ae8555bab409a044/Ozgul_Coban_v_Manes_Partners_Limited_and_other_3301233_2022_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in O Coban v Manes Partners Ltd and A Ozceylan: 3301233/2022 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68fa31ddb3e33205c4e6f02f/Ozgul_Coban_v_Manes_Partners_Limited_and_other__3301233.2022__Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
NIO: Ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, July to September 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Data on gifts that ministers gave and received, their external meetings and any overseas travel

NIO publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations, gifts (given and received), hospitality and overseas travel on a quarterly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk. (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/0e7961ae-fca7-4f1d-943c-73e1d8ad39a0/northern-ireland-office-nio-ministerial-gifts-hospitality-travel-and-meetings)
Miss A Lawrence and Mrs P Lawrence v Mr X Yu: 2301258/2023 and 2301259/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Lawrence and Mrs P Lawrence v Mr X Yu: 2301258/2023 and 2301259/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693062705b5198836f304000/Lawrence___Ors_v_Xinyang_Yu_Judgment__2_2301258-2023_2301259-2023.pdf).
Skilled Worker visa: jobs that qualify for a PhD salary discount
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-22)

Check if an occupation code is eligible for the PhD salary discount on the Skilled Worker or Health and Care visa routes - and how much you'll need to be paid.

Check if your job or occupation code is eligible for a PhD salary discount on the Skilled Worker or Health and Care routes. The table also includes the minimum salary you’ll need to be paid:
- if you have a PhD level qualification in a science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) subject (80% of the standard going rate)
- if you have a PhD level qualification in a non-STEM subject (90% of the standard going rate)
Various flats, Geary Court, 24 The Concourse, Edmonton N9 0TQ: LON/00AK/LSC/2024/0060
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-22)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Adrian Jack, Tribunal Member John Naylor FRICS FRIPM, Tribunal Member Clifford Piarroux JP on 5 March 2025

Read the full decision in Various flats, Geary Court, 24 The Concourse, Edmonton N9 0TQ: LON/00AK/LSC/2024/0060 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688a55711affbf4bedb7b0f3/Geary_Court_N9_0TQ_-_s27A_-_decn_-_050325_-_corrected_under_the_slip_rule_-_130625.pdf).
Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport 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
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.
Regulatory Article (RA) 5810: military type certificate (MTC) (MRP Part 21 Subpart B)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

RA covering the route to certification of UK military registered air systems and responsibilities of the MTC holder.

The purpose of Regulatory Articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, advice and guidance, which governs military aviation activity and against which air safety is assessed. The regulator develops regulations in response to applicable UK law, MOD needs, legal changes and recommendations resulting from both assurance or investigation functions.

Related information:
- MAA regulatory publications (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications)
- Overarching documents (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications-overarching-documents)
- 1000 series (GEN) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/1000-series-general-regulations-gen)
- 2000 series (FLY) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/2000-series-flying-regulations-fly)
- 3000 series (ATM) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/3000-series-air-traffic-management-regulations-atm)
- 4000 series (CAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/4000-series-continuing-airworthiness-engineering-regulations-cae)
- 5000 series (TAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/5000-series-design-and-modification-engineering-regulations-dme)
- MAA Manuals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-manuals)
Ms E Williams v University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust: 6001366/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms E Williams v University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust: 6001366/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d51858e65dc716bfb1dd9f/Ms_Esma_Williams_-vs-_University_Hospital_Southampton_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_6001366.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
HMT Dear Accounting Officer (DAO) letters
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)

This series brings together all documents relating to HMT DAO letters

‘Dear Accounting Officer’ (DAO) letters are used to provide specific advice on issues of accountability, regularity and propriety, value for money and annual accounting exercises. They supplement guidance published in Managing Public Money (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/managing-public-money).

This page indexes extant DAOs, issued by the Treasury Officer of Accounts team in HM Treasury.

Following a review of all DAOs, the majority of pre-2008 DAOs have been withdrawn.

DAOs from pre-2012 can be found online on the National Archives website (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130129110402/http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/psr_governance_dao_letters.htm).

Users who experience difficulties in obtaining DAOs or require further information should contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Ms K George v University of Hertfordshire and J Burrows: 3309656/2023 and 3302197/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms K George v University of Hertfordshire and J Burrows: 3309656/2023 and 3302197/2025 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ed1e12e7b6794c076bbdb9/Ms_K_George_v_University_of_Hertfordshire_and_other_3309656_2023_and_330219_2025__Judgment.pdf).
Design hearing decision: O/0095/24
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 8 February 2024.

Design decision O/0095/24 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65c5cf0e9c5b7f000c951b9c/o009524.pdf)

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

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

Tribunal SectionIntellectual Property OfficeConcept HouseCardiff RoadNewportSouth WalesNP10 8QQ
Foreign Secretary statement on Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement welcoming the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas on 15 January.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said:

Today’s announcement of a ceasefire agreement is a moment of hope after over a year of agony, following Hamas’s appalling attack on 7 October 2023.

For the hostages and their loved ones, including British citizen Emily Damari, and Eli Sharabi, Oded Lifschitz and Avinatan Or, this has been an unbearable trauma.

For the people of Gaza, so many of whom have lost lives, homes or loved ones, this has been a living nightmare.

For the region, this has brought yet more division and conflict.

With this agreement, hostages and their families will be reunited and Gazans can begin to rebuild their lives. I pay tribute to the tireless diplomatic efforts of Qatar, Egypt and the incoming and outgoing US administrations.

Much remains to be done – to implement all phases of the deal in full and establish a pathway to lasting peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians alike.

From our first day in office, this Government has pressed for an immediate ceasefire, to free the hostages, and to bring relief, reconstruction and hope to civilians who have suffered so much.

We will play our full part in the coming days and weeks, working alongside our partners, to seize this chance for a better future.

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Ms C Carter v Mid and East Lothian Drugs SCIO: 8000356/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms C Carter v Mid and East Lothian Drugs SCIO: 8000356/2025 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689df6f407f2cc15c935728e/8000356.2025_-_Ms_C_Carter_v_Mid_and_East_Lothian_Drugs_SCIO_-_Judgment_Issued_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
CTM49100 - Building societies: background
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)


A 'building society' is a society incorporated, or deemed to be incorporated, under the Building Societies Act 1986. Building societies are dual regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority subject to legislation set out in the Building Societies Act 1986 which has subsequently been amended on several occasions, and was substantively revised by the Building Societies Act 1997 and by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.

Under the Act, societies may lend on the security of land in the UK. This power is extended by statutory instrument to cover land outside the UK. In some tightly controlled circumstances, societies may lend without the security of land, such as by granting overdrafts.

The Act also enables societies to:
- Hold and develop land as a commercial asset.
- Acquire and hold shares in corporate bodies.
- Convert to company status, under very tightly controlled circumstances, which are outlined in CTM49640 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm49640).
Back2Market
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 Back2Market 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 Back2Market 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- 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.
Miss M Mbugua v Appian Construction Ltd and B Team Ltd: 3303383/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M Mbugua v Appian Construction Ltd and B Team Ltd: 3303383/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6920610925317fc65a5cfdaf/Miss_M_Mbugua_v_Appian_Construction_Limited_and_other_3303383_2024_Judgment.pdf).
Homes for Ukraine funding, July to September 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

The Homes for Ukraine grant determination letters and funding allocations (July to September 2024).

Councils have a critical role to play in the success of the Homes for Ukraine scheme and are uniquely placed to support local communities to offer people from Ukraine the warmest possible welcome to the UK.

This page contains the grant determination letters and funding allocations to councils for the period July to September 2024.

You can find allocations to councils for previous quarters (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/homes-for-ukraine-funding).
Bolton at Home Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Bolton at Home Limited is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords). Each landlord’s page contains their current judgement.

See the regulatory judgements table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices) for a full list of judgements. You can find more information about how we approach regulatory judgements and gradings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings). An A-Z of providers is also available.

Archived regulatory judgements and PDF versions of regulatory judgements are available on request. Please contact the Regulator of Social Housing by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx with your request.

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
Mr E Parker v Bupa Occupational Health Ltd: 6019902/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr E Parker v Bupa Occupational Health Ltd: 6019902/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685d40c4f85b4b993fd752bc/Mr_Eddie_Parker_v_Bupa_Occupational_Health_Limited_-_6019902-2024.pdf).
Rupert Pearce
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-13)

Rupert Pearce is the UK’s National Armaments Director ( NAD ) and a member of the Defence Board, as a 4*/Permanent Secretary grade civil servant. With over 40 years of experience, Rupert has built a distinguished career across law, technology, telecommunications, energy, and venture capital, excelling as a CEO, chairman, and venture partner with a proven ability to drive growth, innovation, and transformation in global, high-growth industries. From 2012 to 2021, Rupert was CEO of Inmarsat plc, a FTSE 100 leader in mobile satellite communications. During his tenure, he launched 6 satellites, developed the pioneering Global Xpress broadband network, and established market-leading business units in aviation, maritime, defence, and government sectors. He also led Inmarsat’s transition to private ownership in one of the largest take-private deals on the London Stock Exchange. Rupert began his career as a corporate lawyer, becoming an equity partner at Linklaters, where he specialised in corporate finance, M&A, and private equity. He has also advised technology companies and venture capital firms as a chairman and venture partner. An Oxford graduate with a First-Class degree in Modern History, Rupert is a published author and has contributed to numerous government and industry initiatives, reflecting his commitment to leadership and innovation.

Rupert Pearce is the UK’s National Armaments Director (NAD) (https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/national-armaments-director-nad-group) and a member of the Defence Board, as a 4*/Permanent Secretary grade civil servant.

With over 40 years of experience, Rupert has built a distinguished career across law, technology, telecommunications, energy, and venture capital, excelling as a CEO, chairman, and venture partner with a proven ability to drive growth, innovation, and transformation in global, high-growth industries.

From 2012 to 2021, Rupert was CEO of Inmarsat plc, a FTSE 100 leader in mobile satellite communications. During his tenure, he launched 6 satellites, developed the pioneering Global Xpress broadband network, and established market-leading business units in aviation, maritime, defence, and government sectors. He also led Inmarsat’s transition to private ownership in one of the largest take-private deals on the London Stock Exchange.

Rupert began his career as a corporate lawyer, becoming an equity partner at Linklaters, where he specialised in corporate finance, M&A, and private equity. He has also advised technology companies and venture capital firms as a chairman and venture partner.

An Oxford graduate with a First-Class degree in Modern History, Rupert is a published author and has contributed to numerous government and industry initiatives, reflecting his commitment to leadership and innovation.
Mr C Bowers v Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust: 3303366/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Bowers v Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust: 3303366/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d3d9e0ca266424b221b267/Mr_C_Bowers_v_Hertfordshire_Partnership_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust__3303366.2024_Strike_out_judgment_.pdf).
Company Names Tribunal decision: Sahara Energy Resources Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Decision for applicant Sahara Energy Resource Limited against registration number 12571538, applicant successful.

Application number 5131

Applicant Sahara Energy Resource Limited objected to the name used by Sahara Energy Resources Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.

Signed order

On the 9 June 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Sahara Energy Resources Limited is changed to 12571538, Ltd.
Mr A Agrawal v London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust: 3313448/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Agrawal v London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust: 3313448/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e28a6d5698d84e39cfda77/Mr_Aditya_Agrawal_-_v_-_London_North_West_University_Healthcare_NHS_Trust_-_3313448-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Agrawal v London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust: 3313448/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6929b2c19c1eda2cdf0342c3/Mr_Aditya_Agrawal_v_London_North_West_University_Healthcare_NHS_Trust_3313448_2023_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Agrawal v London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust: 3313448/2023 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6929b2d8ce50d215cae96209/Mr_Aditya_Agrawal_v_London_North_West_University_Healthcare_NHS_Trust_3313448_2023_Costs_Judgment.pdf).
Leader Connect
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 Leader Connect 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 Leader Connect recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
Authorisation and consent needed to issue a passport
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff when to ask for extra authorisation from another person or organisation before we issue a passport.

The guidance explains:
- when we need official authorisation to issue a passport
- when we need consent to process a customer’s request (for example, to cancel a passport) or their passport application
- when we need additional consent to process the customer’s application or request
- when we will not ask for additional consent to process the customer’s request
Mrs B Knight v Havant and South Downs College: 1405240/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs B Knight v Havant and South Downs College: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b5b5ba3e77ca8b737d387d/Mrs_B_Knight_-vs-_Havant_and_South_Downs_College_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs B Knight v Havant and South Downs College: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f3ef9b6852ad6032f5bffe/Mrs_B_Knight_-vs-_Havant_and_South_Downs_College_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Reconsideration.pdf).
Best Environmental 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 Best Environmental 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 Best Environmental 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
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

Consider ways in which remote-working solutions might benefit the mobile Armed Forces Community, especially partners and spouses.

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
(1) K & B Haulage Ltd; (2) Kyle Gettings (T): [2025] UKUT 328 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Mitchell on 25 September 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-T (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68fba25b30c331c88be6f0dd/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-T.pdf).

Judicial Summary

The Traffic Commissioner properly considered whether revocation of an operator’s licence and disqualification orders were a proportionate regulatory response. In fact, the Commissioner’s careful questioning of the operator at a public inquiry about the likely consequences of different degrees of regulatory intervention, may, in the Upper Tribunal’s view, properly be considered a model of informed proportionality enquiry.
Bilateral renal agenesis: information for parents
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-03)

Information to help healthcare professionals speak with people, following suspected or confirmed diagnosis of bilateral renal agenesis.

This publication explains the fetal anomaly condition bilateral renal agenesis.

The document includes information about:
- what the condition is
- how common it is
- how it is diagnosed and confirmed
- what treatment is available
- what the outlook for the baby is
- what happens next
- how likely it is to happen in future pregnancy
- where more support and information is available
The NHS fetal anomaly screening programme (FASP) tests for this condition.