theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Town Centre Securities PLC
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Town Centre Securities PLC recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Devolution: Guidance for civil servants
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

A guide for UK Government civil servants explaining devolution and how to take account of devolution to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland when working on policies and managing services.

This guidance provides a very brief overview of: devolution to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; why it is important for civil servants to understand how devolution operates in the UK; and best practice for intergovernmental working.
The Forshaw Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 The Forshaw Group 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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr R Rogers v Ceva Logistics Ltd: 3305384/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Rogers v Ceva Logistics Ltd: 3305384/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677668a89d03f12136308cf5/Mr_R_Rogers_-_v_-_CEVA_LOGISTICS_LIMITED_-_3305384-2023__-_Strike_out_Judgment.pdf).
National Crime Agency Remuneration and Review Body remit 2026 to 2027
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Remit Letter from the Security Minister to National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Body (NCARRB) regarding the 2026 to 2027 NCA pay award.

Letter from the Security Minister to the National Crime Agency Remuneration and Review Body (NCARRB) requesting the NCARRB to conduct an annual review of pay for National Crime Agency officers with operational powers.
Environmental Assessment Levels for the amine-based carbon capture process
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

We want your comments on the development of Environmental Assessment Levels (EALs) for the amine-based carbon capture process.

The consultation document explains:
- why we are consulting and what we aim to achieve
- the new substances proposed and the derived EALs
- future EAL developments
- the questions we have for you
- how you can respond
We would like to know if you agree with our proposals.
Miss B Heaton v Refreshment Systems Ltd: 6003098/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss B Heaton v Refreshment Systems Ltd: 6003098/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67925c85a0bd2a64fc27fc33/Heaton_V_Refreshment_Services_Ltd_6003098_2024.pdf).
SPE15275 - Usual Forms of Handling (UFH), other processing and records: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).
Management of health and safety in defence – chapter 11: management of hazardous substances (JSP 375, volume 1)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

Direction, guidance and good practice to help with the management and control of hazardous substances and materials in defence.

JSP 375, volume 1, chapter 11 is split into 2 parts: Part 1 Directive, which provides direction that you must follow to help you comply with (keep to) health and safety law, government policy and defence policy; and Part 2 Guidance, which provides the guidance and good practice that should be followed and will help you to keep to this policy.

Annexes A to E, MOD form 5011 and guidance notes contain supplementary guidance that may be useful.
CH407920 - Charging penalties: recording and calculating penalties on the National Penalties Processing System (NPPS): manual penalty cases: cases without a Unique Tax Identifier (UTI) type reference
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.

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Cumbernauld Accounting Team cases only

If a penalty is payable by a person for whom we do not have a Unique Taxpayer Identifier (UTI) type reference, NPPS cannot process or issue the penalty assessment in these cases. The UTI type will depend on the Head of Duty (HOD) and where this exists, you will be able to select the UTI type from the dropdown menu in Caseflow or NPPS.

Where we do not have a UTI type, you must use the manual process shown below to charge penalties.

You must:
- Obtain an accounting reference number. This is referred to as an EXP reference. The way you obtain this will depend on the type of case, see below:
(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
- Complete the manual NPPS2 form and the manual payslip both of which can be found in SEES.
- Insert the EXP reference number on the payslip.
- Send the person the NPPS2 and the payslip. Where a company officer is liable to pay the penalty you will also need to send the officer forms NPPS8A and NPPS8B, following the guidance at CH406300 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch406300).
- Send a copy of the NPPS2 and payslip by email to Cumbernauld Accounting Team, Corporate Treasury (Corporate Finance).
- Cumbernauld Accounting Team collects or refers the penalty charge for enforcement if not paid within 30 days of the date of issue of the NPPS2. If a company officer is liable to pay the penalty, you will also need to contact the relevant Debt Management (DM) SPOC following the guidance at CH406300 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch406300).
You must ensure that this process is followed and the relevant papers are forwarded to CAT. Failure to do so means that the debt will not be notified to the accounting centre and therefore it will not be pursued if unpaid.
Housing Statistics for Rural England
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

Housing Statistics for Rural England - October 2025

A compendium of housing statistics for Rural and Urban areas in England.

The October 2025 release of the Digest includes analysis updates for the following topics within this theme:
- Section C. Housing market
The supplementary data tables provide additional statistics for each section of the Digest, using the Rural-Urban Classification categories. The Local Authority data tables supply the disaggregated datasets, used to conduct analysis in the Digest, at a Local Authority level where feasible.

Defra statistics: rural

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

You can also contact us via Twitter: https://twitter.com/DefraStats

Previous editions

Copies of the Housing Statistics for Rural England publication are available from the National Archive.

Housing Statistics for Rural England, 10 September 2025 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20250910152221/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/housing-statistics-for-rural-england)

Housing Statistics for Rural England, 17 June 2025 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20250617151839/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/housing-statistics-for-rural-england)

Housing Statistics for Rural England, 10 December 2024 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20250611155806/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/housing-statistics-for-rural-england)

Housing Statistics for Rural England, 16 July 2024 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20240716154306/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/housing-statistics-for-rural-england)

Housing Statistics for Rural England, 12 March 2024 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20240312163842/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/housing-statistics-for-rural-england)

Housing Statistics for Rural England, 13 February 2024 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20240213162657/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/housing-statistics-for-rural-england)

Housing Statistics for Rural England, 14 November 2023 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20231114164346/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/housing-statistics-for-rural-england)

Housing Statistics for Rural England, 15 August 2023 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230815152345/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/housing-statistics-for-rural-england)

Housing Statistics for Rural England, 20 April 2023 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230420154325/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/housing-statistics-for-rural-england)

Housing Statistics for Rural England, 14 March 2023 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230314171330/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/housing-statistics-for-rural-england)

Statistics up to 2022 can be found here (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230208015303/https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/statistical-digest-of-rural-england).
Mr N Hathiram v Commissioner of the Police of the Metropolis: 6004239/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Hathiram v Commissioner of the Police of the Metropolis: 6004239/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ad7fae9e1cebdd2c96a161/Mr_Neville_Hathiram_v_Commissioner_of_the_Police_of_the_Metropolis_-_6004239-2025.pdf).
Design hearing decision: O/0449/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 22 May 2025.

Design Decision O/0449/25 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6835bd72c239ae3e866c03f2/o044925.pdf)

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

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

Tribunal Section,Intellectual Property Office,Concept House,Cardiff Road,Newport,South WalesNP10 8QQ
Pickfords Move Management 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 Pickfords Move Management 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 Pickfords Move Management 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
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.
STSM042630 - Exemptions and reliefs: reliefs: UK Listing Relief - 1.5% Charge
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)


Section 89C FA1986 does not relieve the SDRT higher 1.5% rate of charge.

Therefore, where chargeable securities which are within a UK listing relief period are transferred to an unelected clearance service or depositary receipt system, a 1.5% SDRT charge applies in the normal way (see STSM053000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/stamp-taxes-shares-manual/stsm053000)).

Where a 1.5% charge arises, the accountable person will need to account for the SDRT due outside of the CREST system directly to HMRC. Details of how to do this can be found in STSM042650 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/stamp-taxes-shares-manual/stsm042650).
Sentry Investigations 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 Sentry Investigations 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 Sentry Investigations 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Veterans: supporting the employment of veterans contractually or sub-contractually where possible, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process

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.
Recruitment for a Business Relationship Manager
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Business Relationship Manager, working on VMD’s alignment with Defra/government policies.

We have a vacancy for a Business Relationship Manager.

Job Title

Business Relationship Manager

Grade

SEO

Salary & Pension

£46,060 per annum with Pension Scheme

Annual Leave entitlement

Commencing at 25 days

Role

As the Business Relationship Manager, you will serve as a bridge primarily between the VMD, core-Defra, and its ALBs. You must thrive in dynamic, cross-functional environments.

You’ll act as a trusted liaison - ensuring effective collaboration, amplifying VMD’s policy positions, and demonstrating alignment with Defra’s wider delivery agenda.

How to apply

You must make your application via Business Relationship Manager - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK (https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZzZWFyY2hwYWdlPTEmc2VhcmNoc29ydD1nZW9kaXN0YW5jZSZqb2JsaXN0X3ZpZXdfdmFjPTE5NzU3MDUmdXNlcnNlYXJjaGNvbnRleHQ9MTU3NjUyNTQ1Jm93bmVydHlwZT1mYWlyJnBhZ2VjbGFzcz1Kb2JzJnBhZ2VhY3Rpb249dmlld3ZhY2J5am9ibGlzdCZyZXFzaWc9MTc2MTU1NzI2Ni04NDU3YzczNzkzOTc1OGRhOTQ2ODA5N2VmN2M5YWEwMTQwOGJmN2Rm) where you will find a full job description.

Closing Date

24 November 2025
Product Recall: SOPPYCID Refillable Water Balloon sold via Fruugo (2505-0031)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-06)

Product Recall of SOPPYCID Refillable Water Balloon sold via Fruugo presenting a serious risk of choking.

Summary

Product: SOPPYCID Refillable Water Balloon sold via Fruugo

Hazard: This product presents a serious risk of injuries because it contains accessible magnets with a magnetic flux index that exceeds the acceptable level.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. The listings have been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo).

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries because it contains accessible magnets with a magnetic flux index that exceeds the acceptable level. Small, high-powered magnetic products can easily be swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract. The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation.

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

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users. The listings have been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2505-0031

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Autonomous Sensor Management and Sensor Counter Deception Phase 2
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

This UKDI-DASA competition (in partnership with Dstl) is seeking proposals for innovations which will deliver autonomous sensor management and fusion approaches.

Introduction

Innovations are sought which will deliver autonomous sensor management and fusion approaches, which are able to detect and counter activity designed to deceive Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) efforts. Building on Phase 1 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/autonomous-sensor-management-and-sensor-counter-deception/autonomous-sensor-management-and-sensor-counter-deception-competition-document), which focused on developing algorithmic solutions and simulated demonstrations, Phase 2 will deliver solutions at TRL 6 , to be demonstrated using representative sensing networks.

Competition key information

Where do I submit my proposal?

Via the UKDI-DASA Online Submission Service (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/defence-and-security-accelerator-submit-your-research-proposal) where you will need to register for an account. Only proposals submitted through the UKDI-DASA Online Submission Service will be accepted.

Please note that this competition has additional questions on top of those listed on Submit a proposal (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/defence-and-security-accelerator-how-to-submit-a-proposal). These questions ask you to confirm that you have understood the requirements of the competition. There is also a question requesting further information on your potential exploitation routes.
Learning & Skills Solutions Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Learning & Skills Solutions Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
CAPI01200 - Introduction: objectives
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.

The principal objectives of the Department’s CAP import arrangements are to:
- collect agricultural charges on behalf of the EU, whilst maintaining effective control and facilitating legitimate trade
- ensure that accurate and up-to-date CAP charges are available to officers together with appropriate guidance
- ensure that the correct CAP charges are levied
- ensure that valid licences are presented, where appropriate, and are properly processed
- ensure that amounts charged are promptly and properly brought to account, and
- ensure that control is effective, while minimising the burdens on trade, and is targeted at areas of greatest risk.
Miss C Cowie v Diamond Offshore Drilling (UK) Ltd: 8000119/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss C Cowie v Diamond Offshore Drilling (UK) Ltd: 8000119/2022 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bde0255d6b30e896ac6d2e/8000119.2022_-_Miss_C_Cowie_v_Diamond_Offshore_Drilling__U.K.__LTD__Judgment_Issued_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Northern Ireland milk utilisation statistics 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Milk utilisation statistics show the volume of raw milk purchased and utilised by firms operating in Northern Ireland.

The information in the milk utilisation survey is used by the Northern Ireland government as evidence for assessing how raw milk is used in processing. The survey provides the information necessary to estimate the volume of dairy commodities such as liquid, cheese, powders etc. being manufactured within NI as well as the quantity of NI milk being exported to other countries for processing. Results from the survey are forwarded to Defra for inclusion with GB results to form UK figures on the volume of milk products being produced.
Register as a children's social care provider: checklist
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

Download a checklist of documents you need to submit as part of a children's social care application.

Due to the exceptionally high number of applications, it is taking us longer than usual to process new submissions.

To help avoid further delays, please ensure that you provide all required information both at the time of application and throughout the process.

Read guidance on how to register a children’s social care service with Ofsted (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-registration-for-childrens-social-care-services).
GAD and the State Pension age review
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

The Government Actuary is to analyse the latest life expectancy projections data and assess the impact of various aspects of the rules around pensionable age.

The Government Actuary has been commissioned to prepare a report on the State Pension age (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/third-review-of-state-pension-age-government-actuarys-report-terms-of-reference/report-by-the-government-actuary-terms-of-reference) as part of the third State Pension age review (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/third-state-pension-age-review).

State Pension age

The current State Pension age is 66 years old for both men and women and is currently set to rise to age 67 between 2026 and 2028, and to age 68 between 2044 and 2046.

The Pensions Act 2014 requires the government to regularly review the State Pension age. Previous reviews concluded in 2017 (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/state-pension-age-review) and 2023 (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/state-pension-age-review-2023) respectively.

Third review

The third State Pension age review will consider whether the rules around pensionable age are appropriate. This will be based on life expectancy data and evidence from 2 reports – an independent report led by Dr Suzy Morrissey, and a report from the Government Actuary to examine the latest life expectancy projections data.

GAD’s involvement

The Government Actuary’s report must provide advice on whether the rules about pensionable age mean that, on average, a person who reaches pensionable age within a specified period can be expected to spend a specified proportion of his or her adult life in retirement.

The report should also include a commentary on trends in life expectancy data, an assessment of current legislative timings for the rise to 68 and sensitivity analysis.

Pensions Commission

The statutory review of the State Pension age will sit alongside the new Pensions Commission (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/finishing-the-job-launching-the-pensions-commission/finishing-the-job-launching-the-pensions-commission), which has been revived to look at the overall issue of retirement savings. The original Pensions Commission was established in 2002 and issued its final report in 2005. The Commission’s findings led to several policy changes across state and private pension saving, including reforms to the State Pension system and the introduction of automatic enrolment.

Pensions Minister Torsten Bell MP said the role of the revived Pensions Commission will be to conduct a review of our pensions system as a whole and the retirement outcomes it delivers, with “a clear objective: building a strong, fair and sustainable pension system fit for the middle of the twenty first century”.
Mr R McManus v Highland Health Board: 4105281/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R McManus v Highland Health Board: 4105281/2022 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b73d469ae06ef4a71cf383/4105281.2022_-_Mr_R_McManus_v_Highland_Health_Board__Judgment_Issued_25.04.2023.pdf).
LN8 2DF, Faldingworth Poultry Ltd: environmental permit issued - EPR/VP3925LR/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

View the permit issued for George's Farm, West Lindsey under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:
- Operator name: Faldingworth Poultry Ltd
- Installation name: George’s Farm
- Permit number: EPR/VP3925LR/A001
Mining Remediation Authority financial transactions July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Data set showing financial transactions by the Mining Remediation Authority.

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being spent and hold politicians, government departments and public bodies to account.

This set shows monthly financial transactions made by the Mining Remediation Authority, as part of the government’s commitment to transparency in expenditure.

Customer services, mining reports and records

Mining Remediation Authority200 Lichfield LaneMansfieldNottinghamshireNG18 4RG

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx
Strongman Labour Solutions Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Strongman Labour Solutions Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
Bounce Back loans held by dissolved or liquidated companies
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

An ad hoc publication summarising the volume of Bounce Back loans (BBL) held by dissolved or liquidated companies.

This ad hoc publication provides insight into the number of BBL held by companies which have dissolved or liquidated.

Further detail on Bounce Back loan scheme (BBLS) performance is available in the COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes repayment data (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/covid-19-loan-guarantee-schemes-repayment-data) transparency releases.
Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: check if you need to register
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

Academics or someone working in the research sector may need to register with the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) from 1 July 2025.

Who needs to register with FIRS

If you are an academic or in the research sector and you meet certain conditions, you or your organisation will need to register with FIRS (https://foreign-influence-registration-scheme.service.gov.uk/) from 1 July 2025. Read the links on this page to find out if you are affected and what you must do.

FIRS increases transparency of activity taking place in the UK at the instruction of a foreign state or foreign state-controlled organisation, to protect the safety and interests of the UK.

There are 2 types of activity you may need to register under the scheme:
- political influence tier – you must register with the scheme if you are instructed by a foreign power to carry out, or arrange for others to carry out, political influence activities in the UK
- enhanced tier – you must register with the scheme if you are instructed by a specified foreign power or a specified foreign power-controlled organisation to carry out, or arrange for others to carry out, ‘relevant activities’ in the UK
FIRS: further information
- Check if you need to register: introduction to FIRS guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/foreign-influence-registration-scheme-introduction/introduction-to-the-foreign-influence-registration-scheme-firs-accessible-version)
- Find guidance specific to academia and research (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/foreign-influence-registration-scheme-guidance-for-academia-and-research).
Happy Futures Support Specialists
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 Happy Futures Support Specialists 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 Happy Futures Support Specialists 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.
STATS19 collection and use: feedback from data providers
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

This report summarises feedback from STATS19 police force data providers, based on engagement via a survey and in-depth interviews in early 2025.

Overall, this work suggests that most forces provide some training and quality assurance of STATS19 data, though there are variations in organisation and practices across the country. Based on responses received to the survey and in-depth interviews of a sample of STATS19 data providers:

most police forces provide some training to officers in the reporting of STATS19 data, though in around half of cases it is considered that this could be more effective

most forces carry out some form of quality assurance on at least half of the STATS19 reports received

over half of respondents use the STATS20 guidance document, though around half feel that the department could provide further guidance

This work has identified a number of areas where the department might take action to support further continuous improvement in the collection of STATS19 data, which will be considered alongside further research looking at a more specific aspect of reporting (related to the new road safety factors).
Notice to Traders 06/25 - Imports of Sugar under Statutory Instrument 2020 No. 1432
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-24)

This notice is to inform you of the sugar import quotas. Details of the quotas and quantities available are shown at Annex 1.

You may submit your application for a licence between 1 February 2025 and 5pm on 7 February 2025.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your application and all supporting documentation is correct at the time of submission.

Note: We will reject any applications, securities or proof of trade received after 5pm on 7 February 2025.
Dr M Haque v Wirral University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 6004811/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr M Haque v Wirral University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 6004811/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6853e7fd80329f510de9899a/Dr_M_Haque_v_Wirral_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust_6004811_2025__1_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Dr M Haque v Wirral University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 6004811/2025 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688b88d564845fffe8089092/Dr_M_Haque_v_Wirral_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust__6004811_2025.pdf).
Miss Z Healy v Florida Direct Ltd: 2301281/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss Z Healy v Florida Direct Ltd: 2301281/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679a47996907bee181d3148b/Miss_Z_Healy_v_Florida_Direct_Limited_2301281-2024_r22_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss Z Healy v Florida Direct Ltd: 2301281/2024 - Corrected Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863b9bab466cce1bb121a9a/Miss_Z_Healy_v_Florida_Direct_Limited_2301281-2024_Corrected_Judgment.pdf).