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

one weeks extra leave for those volunteering with the Reserves and Cadets; vocational education opportunities to Service spouses and partners, members of the Reserves and members of Cadet Forces by giving a discounted rate

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.
Gus Periscopes 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 Gus Periscopes 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 Gus Periscopes 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
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr L Johnson v Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd: 2305086/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Johnson v Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd: 2305086/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69149b93eba5bda2026fc85f/Mr_L_Johnson_v_Govia_Thameslink_Railway_Ltd_-_2305086-2024_withdrawal.pdf).
Trapping wild birds: standard licence conditions (GL33)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-01)

The conditions you must follow if you carry out cage trapping and dispatch of wild birds under Defra and Natural England licences.

This document sets out the standard licence conditions and advice that apply to certain licences to trap wild birds and use decoys.

Your licence will state if these standard licence conditions apply.
ATACPD09650 - National Carnet Unit (NCU): processing UK/CPD/China-Taiwan carnets
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.

China-Taiwan carnets should be treated in exactly the same way as ATA carnets:
- matching importation/re-exportation vouchers, see ATACPD09100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd09100)
- matching exportation/re-importation vouchers, see ATACPD09150 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd09150)
- customs debts, see ATACPD09200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd09200)
- certificates of location, see ATACPD09250 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd09250)
- destruction of goods under customs supervision, see ATACPD09300 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd09300)
- substitute or replacement carnets, see ATACPD09350 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd09350)
- eligibility, see ATACPD09400 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd09400)
- diversions to free circulation, see ATACPD09450 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd09450)
- lost or stolen goods, see ATACPD09500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd09500)
- transfers to other customs procedures, see ATACPD09550 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd09550)
- processing grey transit vouchers, see ATACPD09600 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd09600).
MOT inspection manual: HGVs
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Inspection processes and standards for lorry, trailer and other heavy goods vehicle (HGV) MOT tests (annual tests).

This manual is for everyone who takes part in HGV examinations and maintenance and explains:
- acceptable reasons for failure
- application of specific relevant requirements
- procedures and standards used during testing
You cannot buy printed copies of the manual from DVSA, but you’re allowed to print your own copies.
CTM41315 - Particular bodies: unincorporated associations: is it a partnership?
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)


In the case of Blackpool Marton Rotary Club v Martin (1988) 62 TC 686 the club argued that it fell within the definition of a partnership because it was an association of persons ‘carrying on a business in common with a view to profit (definition of the the Partnership Act 1890). This was rejected by the appeal commissioners and was confirmed by Hoffmann J. His Lordship contrasted the position of partners, who are individually entitled to some proportion of profits, with the members of the club, who were not individually entitled to share in any profits that might arise from its activities. Their entitlement was to whatever privileges were conferred upon them by the rules of the club and no more.

There is guidance in BIM82000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim82000) onwards on determining whether a partnership exists.
New Rules strengthen media access in criminal courts
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-05)

From today (Monday 6 October 2025), changes to the Criminal Procedure Rules reinforce open justice by explicitly stating parties who apply for discretionary reporting restrictions in criminal cases, should notify the media of applications.

The updated Rules (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/announcements-from-the-criminal-procedure-rule-committee) clarify that the responsibility for notification lies with the applicant, ensuring that journalists are informed and able to challenge reporting restrictions order applications where appropriate.

This formal recognition of the media as interested parties aims to prevent unjustified limits on Crown and magistrates’ Court reporting and improve transparency across the justice system. The changes follow collaborative work between the Criminal Procedure Rule Committee and media organisations including the Media Lawyers Association and News Media Association, with support from HMCTS’ Media Working Group.

The shared goal has been to ensure the Rules reflect the media’s vital role in holding the justice system to account.

Georgia Jerram, Chair of HMCTS’ Media Working Group, said:

As a society, we often rely on the media to be our eyes and ears in courtrooms. When journalists aren’t given clear and timely information about requests to the court for a reporting restriction, they are denied the opportunity to make a challenge. These changes will help ensure that open justice is not undermined in this way.

The requirement applies to discretionary reporting restrictions, such as those protecting vulnerable witnesses or ensuring fair trials and does not affect automatic restrictions (which are imposed by legislation and the court has no power to vary or remove) already in place for youth cases and certain offences. You can read the updated Criminal Procedure Rules or find out more about this work in a recent Inside HMCTS blog (https://insidehmcts.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/24/media-notification-rules-clarified-for-criminal-courts/).
IEIM8000470 - Self-certificates – time limits
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)


A self-certificate must be collected upon the establishment of the relationship between the RCASP and the user. This applies to both individual and entity users. A self-certificate should be obtained before the RCASP effectuates any transactions on behalf of, or for, that user.

For pre-existing users, the RCASP has 12 months after the 31 December 2025 to collect a valid self-certificate. RCASPs should obtain self-certificates before continuing to effectuate transaction for pre-existing users to avoid a penalty position if users do not respond to requests by 31 December 2026.

Example

As at 1 January 2026, a UK RCASP, MemeCoin Ltd, has 1 preexisting user. Memecoin Ltd has until 31 December 2026 to obtain a valid self-certificate from the user.

On 21 March 2026 MemeCoin Ltd has a new user. MemeCoin Ltd must obtain a self-certificate from the new user at the beginning of the relationship and before any transactions are made by the user.
Mrs I Rushton v Glasgow City Council: 105249/2006
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs I Rushton v Glasgow City Council: 105249/2006 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cb04ef3f8b61c757fa0057/105249.2006_Mrs_I_Rushton_v_Glasgow_City_Council.pdf).
Armed Forces Criminal Legal Aid Authority (AFCLAA) application forms
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

AFCLAA application forms MOD Form 2263 and MOD Form 2263C.

AFCLAA application forms MOD Form 2263 for Armed Forces Criminal Legal Aid and MOD Form 2263C application for review on grounds of hardship.

Related information
- Armed Forces Criminal Legal Aid Authority (AFCLAA) (/government/admin/detailed-guides/181838)
Impact Assessment of Support for Mortgage Interest loans
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-05)

This report summarises the impact and effectiveness of Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) loans on recipients’ circumstances.

The SMI policy was introduced to prevent low-income homeowners from losing their homes, through contributions towards their mortgage interest payments. The policy transitioned from a benefit to a loan in 2018, resulting in a reduction in the number of recipients, research was commissioned (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-for-mortgage-interest-smi-loans-take-up) to better understand take-up following this transition.

In April 2023, changes were made to the policy to widen eligibility criteria and encourage employment among Universal Credit recipients.

The current research was commissioned to better understand the impact and effectiveness of SMI in achieving its primary objective, to help homeowners stay in their home and protect them from possession. Secondary to this, the research looked at the wider impact of SMI on the recipients’ financial and housing circumstances.

Contribution to the Evidence Base

This research addresses key evidence gaps on the impact of SMI on recipients’ circumstances and has given us preliminary insight into the April 2023 policy changes.

The findings of this research report have improved the housing welfare evidence base and provided further insight into homeowners that utilise the Support for Mortgage Interest loan.

The department also publishes quarterly official statistics on the SMI caseload and average loan amount. Read the latest statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/support-for-mortgage-interest-statistics).

Research Value

The research will be used to review the aims and impacts of the SMI scheme. It will feed into wider discussions on how the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) can best deliver the policy and ensure homeowners continue to be protected from possession.
Belarus: funeral directors
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-19)

The following list of funeral directors in Belarus has been prepared for the convenience of British nationals.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of service providers for information only, to assist British nationals who may need support overseas. This list is not exhaustive, and is subject to change at any time. None of the service providers are endorsed or recommended by the FCDO. You should research whether a service provider will be suitable. The FCDO does not accept any liability arising to any person for any loss or damage suffered through using these service providers or this information.
CTM18680 - Shadow ACT: utilisation of: carry back
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)


SI1999/358 reg12 (7), (8) and (9)

Where, in respect of any accounting period (AP), there is surplus shadow ACT, the amount is to be treated as if it were shadow ACT paid in respect of relevant distributions made by the company in any of its APs beginning on or after 6 April 1999 and in the six preceding years.The surplus is to be set, so far as possible, against the liability for more recent before earlier APs. The amount allocated to each earlier AP is limited to the available capacity except that, for the period beginning 24 months before the end of the AP for which the shadow ACT is to be carried back, it can displace unrelieved surplus ACT set against the company's liability.

Example

A company has capacity for the AP 1.1.2010 – 31.12.2010 of £1,000.During that period it makes a distribution of £32,000 generating shadow ACT of £8,000.It has unused unrelieved surplus ACT of £20,000.The position for the APs for the six previous years is

The shadow ACT is set first against the liability for the AP ended 31.12.2010 (£1,000).A further £1,000 is carried back to the AP ended 31.12.2009, displacing the unrelieved surplus ACT and increasing the company’s liability for that period by £1,000. The balance of £6,000 is carried forward. It cannot displace the unrelieved surplus ACT set against earlier years.Where the AP to which shadow ACT is to be carried back began before but ended during the period of 24 months, the amount of unrelieved surplus ACT falling to be displaced is proportionately reduced by reference to the part of the AP falling outside the period of 24 months.

Example

A company has capacity for the AP 1.1.2010 – 31.12.2010 of £1,000.During that period it makes a distribution of £32,000 generating shadow ACT of £8,000.It has unused unrelieved surplus ACT of £20,000.The position for the APs for the six previous years is:

The shadow ACT is set first against the liability for the AP ended 31.12.2010 (£1,000).A further £1,000 is carried back to the AP ended 31.12.2009, displacing the unrelieved surplus ACT and increasing the company’s liability for that period by £1,000.A further £250 is carried back to the AP ended xx-xxxx-xxxx displacing the shadow ACT utilised in the part of that AP falling within the 24 month period referred to in reg12 (7).This increases the company’s liability for that period by £250.The balance of £5,750 is carried forward. It cannot displace the unrelieved surplus ACT set against earlier years.Any remaining surplus is carried forward and treated as if it were shadow ACT paid in the next AP.
Ms Heather Brady and Others v North Lanarkshire Council and Others: [2025] EAT 69
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-20)

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Lady Haldane, Mrs Margot McArthur, and Dr Gillian Smith on 15 May 2025.

Read the full judgment in Ms Heather Brady and Others v North Lanarkshire Council and Others: [2025] EAT 69 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68260275b2527e8de9b014ff/Ms_Heather_Brady_and_Others_v_North_Lanarkshire_Council_and_Others__2025__EAT_69.pdf).
ARTES Call - General Summer 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

An open call for expressions of interest in delivering future satellite innovation under the ESA ARTES Programme. The envelope of this call is £15 million.

We are inviting proposals from applicants looking to develop technologies, products and services in satellite telecommunications. These can cover development of components, systems or services, and any aspect or combination of the space, ground or network segments.

No upper or lower limit has been set for individual projects. Projects must include an element of matched funding to be eligible under the programme. Further details on matched funding and other eligibility requirements are contained in the guidance document.

Please read the General Call - Guidance on how to apply for UK support and note the requirement to submit an Expression of Interest, prior to the submission of your proposal.

The call for expressions of interest is now open and will close at midday on Thursday 31 July 2025. The UK Space Agency aims to notify all applicants of the results of their expressions of interest by the w/c Monday 4 August 2025.

The call is being run in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) and applicants who are invited to apply after submitting an Expression of Interest will need to submit a UK Space Agency Cover Sheet. From there, applicants who secure UK National Delegate Approval for their project can apply directly to ESA.

Schedule for UK support

(Note: This does not include the ESA application process. Please see UK Space Agency guidance for further details on this.)

Deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest: midday 31 July 2025

Notification of Expressions of Interest and invitations to Cover Sheet: w/c Monday 4 August 2025

Deadline for submission of Cover Sheet: midday on Thursday 11 September 2025

Notification of UK outcomes: w/c Monday 6 October 2025

Deadline for ESA Outline Proposal Submission – Friday 7 November 2025

A webinar was held on Tuesday 1 July for further information on the call for proposals. Watch it here (https://youtu.be/-f5d0cdHrGo).

Any questions about this funding opportunity should be submitted to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). Questions submitted to any other UK Space Agency email address will not be considered.

To apply for this call, please download the Expression of Interest (EOI) Form above.
Miss I Vardy v AAP Investments Ltd: 6002436/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss I Vardy v AAP Investments Ltd: 6002436/2025 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690c9f0268fffdd77951aaff/Miss_I_Vardy_v_AAP_Investments_Limited_-_6002436.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Making your small paying guest accommodation safe from fire
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

How to comply with fire safety law for those responsible for safety in paying guest accommodation in small premises.

This guide is for people responsible for fire safety in paying guest accommodation that has:
- a simple layout
- limited fire risks
- a small number of bedrooms designated as guest sleeping accommodation for short-term lets
For example, a small bed and breakfast, guest house or self-catering accommodation.

It includes:
- guidance on complying with fire safety law
- a fire risk assessment checklist
For other types of paying guest accommodation, use the fire safety risk assessment: sleeping accommodation (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fire-safety-risk-assessment-sleeping-accommodation) guide.

This guide has been published by the Secretary of State under Article 50 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) to assist responsible persons in meeting their duties under the FSO.
E Pattenden v Kent County Council: 2304239/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in E Pattenden v Kent County Council: 2304239/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68de6fbc49e17d00a56ffd22/E_Pattenden_v_Kent_County_Council_2304239-2020__so_jud_pub.pdf).
J Klos v Select Service Partner UK Ltd: 2302103/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J Klos v Select Service Partner UK Ltd: 2302103/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68540bca1203c00468ba2b25/Jolanta_Klos_vs_Select_Service_Partner_UK_Ltd_Judgment__after_ex-tempore_judgment_on_Preliminary_Hearing_10-Jun-25.pdf).
DBS launches new manual ID guidance for DBS checks
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-22)

DBS has launched refreshed manual ID guidance for Basic, Standard, and Enhanced DBS checks.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions by processing and issuing DBS checks - and ID verification forms a key component of that process.

As of 22nd April 2025, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has implemented refreshed manual ID guidance for its DBS check service. This new guidance will be easier to understand and use for applicants and organisations conducting DBS checks.

Please note, the old guidance will continue to be useable until 1st November 2025, to take into account technical changes that Registered Bodies may need to make in line with the updated guidelines.

What’s changing?

The key changes in the guidance are:
- there is no longer a different route for non-UK nationals to use. All applicants can have their ID verified using the 3-route process
- we no longer require one of the documents to have the applicants current address on it
- we have provided more guidance around how to view documents, making it easier for ID checks to comply with requirements
- we have added the e-Visa, BRP and ARC to the list of group 1 documents to enable all applicants to validate ID
- we have added 2 documents to the list of group 2b documents, broadening the range of supporting documents applicants can use. The documents are an HMRC self-assessment or tax demand letters and a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)
- we have included example scenarios to illustrate how the process can be used
By streamlining application routes, adding more documents for applicants to choose from, and providing example scenarios, we hope to have improved the DBS check process for our customers and partners.

Where to find more information

If you would like to read the refreshed ID guidance in full, these can be found on the DBS website.

For Basic checks, please see the Basic check guidance and policies GOV.UK page (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/basic-check-guidance-and-policies), and for Standard and Enhanced checks, please see the DBS ID checking guidelines GOV.UK page. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-identity-checking-guidelines)

Getting help

If you need any assistance with the new ID guidance, our Customer Services team will be happy to help you, as usual. You can reach them by calling xx-xxxx-xxxx.
UK Aid Match
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

This page provides grants to UK-based civil society organisations and charities for poverty reduction projects in developing countries.

Disasters Emergency Committee

UK Aid Match has increased the impact of a number of the Disasters Emergency Committee’s (DEC’s) recent appeals, helping to provide immediate support to countries facing large-scale humanitarian disasters.

Most recently, this has included delivering life-saving aid to people affected by the devastating floods in Pakistan, and to people needing help due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and deteriorating humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.

At times of crisis overseas, the DEC brings together 15 leading UK aid charities to raise funds quickly and efficiently. By pooling resources to work as one, DEC is pivotal in co-ordinating the UK public’s response to these crises. It helps to save, protect and rebuild the lives of people facing life-and-death situations through effective humanitarian response.

DEC appeals which the UK Government has supported though UK Aid Match:

Donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee (https://www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal).

How it works

UK Aid Match brings charities, the British public and the UK government together to collectively change the lives of some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people.

It provides opportunities for the UK public to engage with international development issues and have a say in how UK aid is spent. At the same time it boosts the impact of the very best civil society projects to reach the poorest people in developing countries.

For every £1 donated to a UK Aid Match charity appeal, the government will also contribute £1 of UK aid, to help these projects go further in changing and saving lives. UK Aid Match is funded from the international development budget, for donations made by individuals living in the UK.

Overview

The first phase of UK Aid Match, launched between 2013 and 2016, funded 59 appeals. An estimated 3.6 million people in the UK donated to match-funded appeals. A total of £120 million went to 42 charities, operating in 22 countries and running projects including health, education and water, sanitation and hygiene which are expected to benefit 19 million people.

The second phase of the programme is active and runs between 2016 and 2023.

Since 12 February 2018 the Fund Manager for UK Aid Match has been MannionDaniels, working in consortium with Oxford Policy Management (OPM), Education Development Trust (EDT), Royal Tropical Institute (KIT), and the Social Change Agency (SCA).

For more information on the fund, or to make an application, visit the UK Aid Match website (http://www.ukaidmatch.org/).

To find out more about current UK Aid Match projects or to donate to a live appeal, visit UK Aid Match live appeals and projects (https://www.ukaidmatch.org/grants/).

Enquiries

For further information about UK Aid Match, please contact the Fund Management team at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Closed organisation: Incubator for Artificial Intelligence
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-21)

The Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (i.AI), the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO), the Geospatial Commission and the Government Digital Service (GDS) have merged to create the new Government Digital Service - the digital centre of government, part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

The Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (i.AI), the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO), the Geospatial Commission and the Government Digital Service (GDS) have merged to create the new Government Digital Service - the digital centre of government, part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
Herbert Smith Freehills Global 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 Herbert Smith Freehills Global 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 Herbert Smith Freehills Global 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Self Assessment: Estate Pension Charges etc (SA923)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Use supplementary pages SA923 to record pension scheme payments to the estate on the SA900 Trust and Estate Tax Return.

Use the SA923 supplementary pages when filing an SA900 Trust and Estate Tax Return (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/self-assessment-trust-and-estate-tax-return-sa900) if the estate received certain payments from registered or overseas pension schemes.

Email HMRC to ask for this form in Welsh (Cymraeg) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/welsh-language-helplines#email).
PAYE and corporate tax receipts from the banking sector: 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Statistics on PAYE Income Tax and National Insurance contributions, Bank Levy, Bank Surcharge, Corporation Tax and Bank Payroll Tax receipts from the banking sector.

This publication provides outturn statistics for Pay As You Earn Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (PAYE) and Corporation Tax receipts from the banking sector in the UK, and receipts of the Bank Payroll Tax, Bank Levy and Bank Surcharge.

The receipts table shows annual figures for financial year 2005 to 2006 to financial year 2024 to 2025 on PAYE and Corporation Tax receipts from the banking sector, receipts of Bank Payroll Tax in financial year 2010 to 2011, the Bank Levy from financial year 2011 to 2012 onwards, and the Bank Surcharge from financial year 2016 to 2017 onwards.
Sheep: testing required for an animal health and welfare review and endemic disease follow-up
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Find out about sampling, testing and laboratory requirements for sheep in reviews and follow-ups.

A vet, or a team chosen by a vet, can do the testing and assessment.

The farmer will not be eligible for funding unless their vet follows the guidance on:
- how to do an animal health and welfare review and endemic disease follow-up (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vets-how-to-do-an-animal-health-and-welfare-review-and-endemic-disease-follow-up)
- review testing for sheep (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sheep-testing-required-for-an-annual-health-and-welfare-review-and-endemic-disease-follow-up/vets-testing-sheep-for-animal-health-and-welfare-review)
- follow-up testing for sheep (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sheep-testing-required-for-an-annual-health-and-welfare-review-and-endemic-disease-follow-up/vets-testing-sheep-for-endemic-disease-follow-up)
- laboratory requirements for sheep (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sheep-testing-required-for-an-annual-health-and-welfare-review-and-endemic-disease-follow-up/vets-laboratory-requirements-for-sheep)
Anjoum Noorani
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Anjoum arrived in Brazil as HM Consul General to Rio de Janeiro in January 2022. In addition to leading the UK government’s presence in Rio de Janeiro, he oversees British diplomatic work across Brazil on 3 portfolios: energy, aviation and soft power. Anjoum joined the UK diplomatic service in 2000. His postings overseas have included the British Embassies in Moscow, Brasilia, Mexico City and Buenos Aires. He has also worked outside Government, heading international campaigns for a UK-based youth entrepreneurship NGO. His areas of expertise include climate and energy (including as Chief of Staff to the UK’s Minister for renewables and climate change), economic and development work, and strategic communications & counter-disinformation. Anjoum has a first-class degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford. Social media links Anjoum Noorani on X . Anjoum Noorani on Instagram .

Anjoum arrived in Brazil as HM Consul General to Rio de Janeiro in January 2022. In addition to leading the UK government’s presence in Rio de Janeiro, he oversees British diplomatic work across Brazil on 3 portfolios: energy, aviation and soft power.

Anjoum joined the UK diplomatic service in 2000. His postings overseas have included the British Embassies in Moscow, Brasilia, Mexico City and Buenos Aires. He has also worked outside Government, heading international campaigns for a UK-based youth entrepreneurship NGO.

His areas of expertise include climate and energy (including as Chief of Staff to the UK’s Minister for renewables and climate change), economic and development work, and strategic communications & counter-disinformation.

Anjoum has a first-class degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford.

Social media links

Anjoum Noorani on X (https://twitter.com/AnjoumNooraniUK).

Anjoum Noorani on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/anjoumnooraniuk/).
Auctus Management Group Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Auctus Management Group Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Dr Stephen Brien reappointed Chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-14)

The Department for Work and Pensions announced that Dr Stephen Brien has been reappointed as Chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).

- Dr Stephen Brien has been reappointed as Chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee
- Appointment is for three years, commencing 15 September 2025
The Department for Work and Pensions announced that Dr Stephen Brien has been reappointed as Chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).

The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) is an independent statutory body that provides impartial advice on social security and related matters. It scrutinises most of the complex secondary legislation that underpins the social security system.

Stephen has been Chair of SSAC since September 2020 and has brought analytical and consulting experience to diagnosing the issues and developing implementable solutions, including through his work developing welfare reform agendas with the Centre for Social Justice.

Minister for Lords, Baroness Sherlock said:

I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr Stephen Brien as Chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee.

Since 2020, Stephen has provided valuable insights and leadership that have been instrumental in providing evidence-led insights on departmental policy.

With his extensive experience, Stephen’s contributions will continue to benefit SSAC and our department. I look forward to continuing our work together.

Dr Stephen Brien said:

I am honoured to have been invited to serve for a further term. I have long respected the important work of this Committee and its impartial, evidence-led advice to successive Secretaries of State.

Over the past five years, I have been privileged to contribute during a period of unprecedented challenges—from supporting the government’s response to the Covid pandemic in 2020, to ensuring social security regulations were updated expeditiously following EU withdrawal and, more recently, providing scrutiny and advice on major disability policy reforms.

Social security touches the lives of millions of families, and I look forward to continuing this vital work that makes such a meaningful difference to so many.

Dr Brien will take up his post from 15 September 2025 to 14 September 2028 for a three-year term.

Further information
- The Chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee is appointed by the Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions.
- Remuneration for the Chairman’s role is £35,200 based on a minimum time commitment of 8 days per month.
- More information about the Social Security Advisory Committee can be found here: Social Security Advisory Committee - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/social-security-advisory-committee)
Calico Homes Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Calico Homes 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. has context menuhas context menu
Matt Chinn
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

Matt was Director of Science Operations and Research from September 2024 to July 2025. Before joining APHA, Matt was Chief Delivery Officer at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory ( Dstl ). Much of his career has been in public sector research and development including: Head of the Technology and Business Faculty at the Defence Academy of the UK Deputy Chief Scientific Advisor for National Security and Intelligence Head of  Dstl ’s Chemical and Biological Science and Technology Centre Matt has a PhD in Chemistry and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Matt was Director of Science Operations and Research from September 2024 to July 2025.

Before joining APHA, Matt was Chief Delivery Officer at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). Much of his career has been in public sector research and development including:
- Head of the Technology and Business Faculty at the Defence Academy of the UK
- Deputy Chief Scientific Advisor for National Security and Intelligence
- Head of Dstl’s Chemical and Biological Science and Technology Centre
Matt has a PhD in Chemistry and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Court Martial results from the Military Court Service
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Provided by the Director of the Military Court Service.

In line with the government’s ‘transparency and open data initiative’, the Military Court Service provides court martial results in respect of Service Court proceedings.

MCS will shortly be publishing full results from 2022.

Related information
- The Military Court Service (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-military-court-service)
- Military court centres court listings (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/military-court-centres-court-listings)
Department for Business and Trade Peru
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-13)

DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Peru, and Peruvian companies set up and invest in the UK.

We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British Embassy in Peru.

Set up a business and invest in the UK

Discover investment opportunities and learn how your business can expand to the UK on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/expand-your-business-in-the-uk/).

Buy from the UK

Find exceptional and creative UK trade partners with DBT’s Find a Supplier service on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/buy-from-the-uk/).

Export to Peru from the UK

UK companies can increase their sales, growth and stability by selling to Peru.

On Business.gov.uk, DBT provides:
- an export guide to Peru (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/markets/peru/)
- practical export advice (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/learn/categories/)
- export opportunities (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-opportunities/)
- export finance and related guidance (https://www.business.gov.uk/get-finance/)
Export licensing and special rules for Peru

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK (https://www.gov.uk/export-goods).