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

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers; supporting former service personnel, spouses and partners with armed forces technical skills in adapting to work within our consulting and AI development businesses

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.
Physical and mental health support for people seeking asylum
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-11)

This document helps people currently applying for asylum to find support for physical or mental health needs.

It can be difficult for people seeking asylum to access mainstream mental health services.

The Home Office Asylum Mental Health and Wellbeing team has created a document to help you find non-governmental organisations that offer direct or indirect mental health support.

In the UK, the NHS is the umbrella term for the four health systems of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The devolved authorities (the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Senedd and the Northern Ireland Assembly) decide on access to health services in their area of responsibility.
North Green Security 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 North Green Security 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 North Green Security Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Providing training and educational opportunities for service members and spouses through our partnership with the Tech Vets charity

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.
Drumturk 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 Drumturk 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 Drumturk 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:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- 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.
CG13137 - Introduction and computation: occasions of charge: assets lost/destroyed/negligible value: buildings and structures
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)


Where there are buildings or structures on land, under general law, the asset is actually the underlying land itself. As this land can never be entirely destroyed and is unlikely to become of negligible value, the building or structure would be outside section 24(1) of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/12/section/24) (TCGa 1992) or section 24(2) TCGA 1992 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/12/section/24).

To overcome this, section 24(3) TCGA 1992 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/12/section/24) allows the owner to treat a building or structure as an asset which is separate and distinct from the underlying land on which it stands, thus allowing claims under either section 24(1) TCGA 1992 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/12/section/24) or section 24(2) TCGA 1992 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/12/section/24). Section 24(3) TCGA 1992 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/12/section/24) does not apply automatically. Instead, it is necessary for the owner to tell HMRC, in writing, that they want section 24(3) TCGA 1992 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/12/section/24) to apply.

When there is a deemed disposal of a building or structure under either section 24(1) TCGA 1992 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/12/section/24) or section 24(2) TCGA 1992 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/12/section/24), the claimant is also treated as though they disposed of and immediately reacquired the site, see CG15773 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg15773), of the building or structure. Under section 272 TCGA 1992 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/12/section/272), this deemed disposal and reacquisition are treated as taking place at the market value of the site at the date of the section 24(1) TCGA 1992 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/12/section/24) or section 24(2) TCGA 1992 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/12/section/24) deemed disposal.
S.East 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 S.East 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 S.East 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
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Any additional commitments S.East Solutions Ltd could make locally.

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.
Jan Thompson CMG OBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Jan Thompson has served as the British Ambassador to Norway since April 2023. Previously, she was appointed Deputy High Commissioner to India in August 2018. She served as British Ambassador to the Czech Republic from 2013-2017 and then, temporarily, as Deputy High Commissioner to Canada prior to her arrival in New Delhi. Previous postings have included Germany (1992-1994) and the UN Security Council in New York (1997-2000). Jan also led work on the Balkan wars (1994-1997) and headed the UK department on Afghanistan (2002-2005). After the Asian tsunami she flew to Thailand to establish a temporary British office to help the victims. From 2007-2010 she served as the UK’s Lead Climate Change Negotiator before moving on to head the UK department in the Libya conflict. Jan joined the FCO in 1990 after two years spent working for the BBC. She speaks French, German and Czech, and is now embarking on Norwegian. Social media links Jan Thompson on X

Jan Thompson has served as the British Ambassador to Norway since April 2023. Previously, she was appointed Deputy High Commissioner to India in August 2018. She served as British Ambassador to the Czech Republic from 2013-2017 and then, temporarily, as Deputy High Commissioner to Canada prior to her arrival in New Delhi. Previous postings have included Germany (1992-1994) and the UN Security Council in New York (1997-2000). Jan also led work on the Balkan wars (1994-1997) and headed the UK department on Afghanistan (2002-2005). After the Asian tsunami she flew to Thailand to establish a temporary British office to help the victims. From 2007-2010 she served as the UK’s Lead Climate Change Negotiator before moving on to head the UK department in the Libya conflict.

Jan joined the FCO in 1990 after two years spent working for the BBC. She speaks French, German and Czech, and is now embarking on Norwegian.

Social media links

Jan Thompson on X (https://twitter.com/JanThompsonFCDO)
Miss B Kinchin v Progen Power Ltd: 6003482/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss B Kinchin v Progen Power Ltd: 6003482/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f0e827e8e4040c38a3cf83/Miss_Beth_Kinchin_-vs-_Progen_Power_Limited_-_6003482.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Second shipment of high level waste departs UK for Germany
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

As previously announced, the UK will be returning high level waste (HLW) in the form of vitrified residues to Germany.

The second of three planned shipments is now safely under way. Seven flasks containing high level waste were transported from the Sellafield site in West Cumbria to the nearby port of Barrow-in-Furness by rail. The flasks were then loaded to the specialist nuclear transport vessel Pacific Grebe, operated by Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS).

The vessel departed Barrow on 26th March 2025, and is now sailing to a German port where the flasks will be offloaded for their onward journey by rail to the Isar federal interim storage facility.

This shipment is being carried out in full compliance with all appropriate national and international regulations.

The waste results from the reprocessing and recycling of spent nuclear fuel at Sellafield which had previously been used to produce electricity by utilities in Germany.

Vitrified Residue Returns (VRR) are a key component of the UK’s strategy to repatriate high level waste from the Sellafield site, fulfil overseas contracts and deliver on Government policy.

Sellafield Ltd and NTS will provide further information on the shipment in due course.

Related stories

Second shipment of high level waste from the UK to Germany (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/second-shipment-of-high-level-waste-from-the-uk-to-germany)
Towns and cities invited to bid to host Armed Forces Day national event in 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

The Ministry of Defence is inviting towns, cities and regions across the UK to bid to host the Armed Forces Day national event in 2026.

The event will be the flagship of hundreds of gatherings held across the UK providing a national focus for the country to show its support for the armed forces community.

The successful host will receive a £50,000 grant from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to stage the event alongside military assets and personnel at no cost. This could include a flypast by the Red Arrows or other Royal Air Force aircraft, a visit by a Royal Navy ship or a performance by military bands.

Previous hosts of the Armed Forces Day national event have included Cleethorpes (2025), Cornwall (2023), Scarborough (2022) and Salisbury (2019).

These events offer an opportunity for communities to show their support for service personnel, their families, veterans and cadets.

Key dates for bidders
- Bidders’ Conference: Wednesday 16 July 2025
- Bid submission deadline: Friday 29 August 2025
- Winning bidder announced: Tuesday 30 September 2025
Eligibility

The successful bidder will need to demonstrate a clear vision for an event that:
- creates meaningful opportunities for the public to interact with serving members of the UK Armed Forces
- showcases local pride in the work and contribution of the armed forces
- offers a chance for the community to thank the entire armed forces community
- is inclusive and accessible for everyone, with provisions for those with access or sensory needs
- connects the armed forces community with the service charities that provide them with vital support
Bids are welcomed from organisations that can demonstrate a strong existing connection to the armed forces, experience in managing large-scale public events, a solid funding plan and established engagement with local military and defence industry employers.

Support from the Ministry of Defence

The MOD will provide a comprehensive support package to the successful host, which includes:
- £50,000 in funding.
- Military assets and personnel at no cost, which could include a ‘military village’, a flypast or air display, a Royal Navy ship, and military bands for a parade.
- Attendance from VIPs, including senior government and military figures.
- Assistance with communications and media coverage.
Bids must be submitted by Friday 29 August 2025 by email to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

To support potential bidders, the MOD will host a virtual Bidders’ Conference on Wednesday 16 July 2025. To register your interest in the conference, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
71 Medina View, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6SU : CHI/00MW/LSC/2023/0124
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-09)

Southern Region, Tribunal Judge H Lederman, Professional member: Ms T Wong, Surveyor member Paul E Smith FRICS on 19 December 2024.

Read the full decision in PO32 6SU _CHI/00MW/LSC/2023/0124_Decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678a546093d4eae3088bd37b/2025_January_10-_71_Medina_View_Decision_07_01_25-10_01_2025_04_19.pdf)
Bird flu: near Lawshall, Babergh, Suffolk (AIV 2025/106)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in non-commercial poultry near Lawshall, Babergh, Suffolk on 18 November 2025.

Case information

18 November 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a small backyard flock of poultry near Lawshall, Babergh, Suffolk (AIV 2025/106).

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

Declaration

Declaration of a protection zone and surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691cd4b75a253e2c40d70719/Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone_DPR_2025_209.pdf)

Further information

Check:
- the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)
- if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)
Case number: AIV 2025/106
CTM17530 - Distributions: purchase of own shares: previous bonus issue
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)


CTA10/S1026 covers the situation where a company makes a bonus issue and subsequently repays share capital, see CTM15400 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm15400) to CTM15410.

S1026, in appropriate circumstances, brings the repayment of share capital within the scope of the distributions legislation. It provides that:
- if share capital was issued as paid up otherwise than by the receipt of new consideration, that is, as a bonus issue, and
- any amount so paid up does not fall to be treated as a qualifying distribution,
distributions made afterwards by the company in respect of such share capital are not treated as a repayment of share capital except to the extent to which those distributions (and previous relevant distributions) exceed the bonus element not treated as a qualifying distribution.

The operation of CTA10/S1026 is limited in some circumstances.

A company might make a bonus issue, and then carry out a purchase of own shares. In these circumstances, the effect of applying S1026 is that, for the purposes of the distributions legislation, there is no repayment of share capital until the amount of such repayment exceeds the total amount of earlier bonus issues.

Thus, if the total amount of earlier bonus issues exceeds the amount that would otherwise be treated as a repayment of share capital on the purchase of own shares, then the whole of the payment for shares in the purchase of own shares will be treated as a distribution. When considering the restriction to repayment of capital under CTA10/S1026 (2) the bonus element is not effectively spread pro rata amongst all the shares in issue.
MGN 428 (M+F) Amendment 4 artificial optical radiation regs 2010
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

This notice covers the regulations, risks and need for awareness associated to exposure to harmful levels of artificial optical radiation.

Notice to all ship, yacht and fishing vessel owners, operators and managers and other employers of seafarers; masters, officers and seafarers on merchant ships, hovercraft and yachts; and skippers and crew of fishing vessels, small commercially operated vessels and yachts with paid crew, whether operating at sea or on inland waters.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MGN 636 (M) amendment 4 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mgn-636-mf-amendment-4-health-and-safety-at-work-regulations-1997) and MGN 587 (F) amendment 1 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mgn-587-f-amendment-1-ilo-health-and-safety-responsibilities) ILO work in fishing convention: health and safety responsibilities which give guidance on the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (health and safety at work) regulations 1997 (SI 1997/2962) and replaces MGN 428 (M) amendment 3.
T El Yazidi v  City House Platform Ltd: 6021369/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in T El Yazidi v City House Platform Ltd: 6021369/2025 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d6a54c48b997bf604b15d3/T_El_Yazidi_v_CITY_HOUSE_Platform_Ltd_6021369-2025_Judgment___Reasons.pdf).
Ms C Punshon v STEM Learning Ltd: 1805794/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms C Punshon v STEM Learning Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6864f60408bf2f5376121b36/xx-xxxx-xxxx_Chandrika_Punshon_v_STEM_Learning_1.pdf).
29A High Street, Shoeburyness, Essex, SS3 9AW: CAM/00KF/MNR/2025/0646
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Eastern Region, Mr P Roberts FRICS CEnv on 2 August 2025

Read the full decision in 29A High Street, Shoeburyness, Essex, SS3 9AW: CAM/00KF/MNR/2025/0646 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6890c50de8ba9507fc1b09c6/29a_High_Street_Shoeburyness_SS3_9AW.pdf).
Transfer under a chargee's power of sale (PG75)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Information about registering transfers of a registered estate. Aimed at lenders and conveyancers (practice guide 75).

This guide details HM Land Registry practice and requirements relating to the registration of transfers of a registered estate under a chargee’s power of sale. It is aimed at lenders and conveyancers and you should interpret references to ‘you’ accordingly. HM Land Registry staff will also refer to it.

We only provide factual information and impartial advice about our procedures. Read more about the advice we give (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-land-registry-service-standards/our-service-standards#advice).

Webinars

You can join our free webinars (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-webinars) for advice on a range of land registration topics and how to prepare quality applications.
AV Worx 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 AV Worx 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 AV Worx 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
- 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.
Mrs C Canavan v Glasgow City Council: 121143/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs C Canavan v Glasgow City Council: 121143/2008 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d400226ec9d5faee33f7b6/Mrs_C_Canavan_V_Glasgow_City_Council_-_121143.2008_-_Judgment.pdf).
Miss K Pulford v Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau Ltd: 1806658/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss K Pulford v Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a354647da1f1ac64e5fee8/Miss_K_J_A_Pulford_v_Hull___East_Riding_Citizen_Advice_Bureau_Ltd_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Audax Foundations
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 Audax Foundations 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 Audax Foundations recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Moving sheepmeat, poultry and beef to Northern Ireland from outside the UK and EU
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

How to access tariff rate quotas when importing sheepmeat, poultry and beef  to Northern Ireland from certain countries outside the UK and EU.

This guidance provides information to traders on the arrangements for moving sheepmeat, poultry and beef to Northern Ireland from countries outside the UK and EU.

You can find specific country quota numbers and related information by searching for specific countries on the ‘Northern Ireland sub-pot quota numbers’ spreadsheet.

If your country is not listed on the spreadsheet, you may be able to access the global quotas listed on the spreadsheet to move your goods from a country outside the UK and EU to Northern Ireland at a reduced or zero duty rate.
Gary Linton Services International (GLSI)
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 Gary Linton Services International (GLSI) 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 Gary Linton Services International (GLSI) 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
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.
IMPS03360 - Import entry procedures: extra-statutory concession: repayment of import VAT to shipping agents and freight forwarders
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)


Import VAT may be repaid directly to shipping agents and freight forwarders where importers go into liquidation, or where an administrator or administrative receiver has been appointed who certifies that in their opinion ordinary unsecured creditors would receive nothing in liquidation, leaving the agents unable to recover VAT paid on the importers behalf.

See ESC 3.13 of Notice 48 for conditions (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-notice-48-extra-statutory-concessions/vat-notice-48-extra-statutory-concessions)
Miss G Soydag v St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls: 3309325/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss G Soydag v St Anne’s Catholic High School for Girls: 3309325/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e1725a4fed20c7f559f4f9/Miss_G_Soydag_v_St_Anne_s_Catholic_High_School_for_Girls_3309325-2023.pdf).
BLUE COMMUNICATIONS 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 BLUE COMMUNICATIONS 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 BLUE COMMUNICATIONS Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
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 S Davis v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3306002/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Davis v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3306002/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c07e27750837d7604dbc7c/Mr_S_Davis__v_Qube_Qualifications_and_Development_Limited__in_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation__-_3306002-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Proposed reforms to the WaterSure support scheme
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

Seeking views on proposed reforms to the WaterSure scheme, which caps water bills for low-income customers who have high essential water use.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) wants to know what you think about proposed reforms to the ‘WaterSure’ scheme. These proposals will offer stronger protection to low-income households with high essential water use.

WaterSure caps bills for low-income households on means-tested benefits who need to use high levels of water because they have either:
- a qualifying medical condition
- 3 or more children in the household
WaterSure caps the household’s water and sewerage bill at the amount of the average household water and sewerage bill in the water company’s area.

We are seeking views on the following proposals:
- Extending the list of qualifying benefits to include non-means tested disability benefits for those claiming through a qualifying medical condition.
- Updating the WaterSure bill cap to the amount of the average metered or unmetered bill (whichever is lower).
- Capping bills for single occupiers at the average bill for a single occupier.
- Removing the option for water companies to require a medical practitioner’s note for health conditions not specifically listed in the WaterSure regulations.
- Specifically listing more potentially qualifying medical conditions.
Interest and alternative finance payments eligible for relief on qualifying loans and alternative finance arrangements (Self Assessment helpsheet HS340)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-05)

Find out about tax reliefs on qualifying loans and alternative finance arrangements.

Use this helpsheet to fill in the ‘other tax reliefs’ section of your tax return.

The helpsheet covers:
- qualifying loans and alternative finance arrangements
- residential property finance costs restriction
- limit on Income Tax reliefs
- claiming relief
- beneficial loan interest
Ms L Bates v The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police: 2411678/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms L Bates v The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police: 2411678/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6936faa46a167b6884b73659/Ms_L_Bates_v_The_Chief_Constable_of_Greater_Manchester_Police_-_2411678_2023_-_Remedy.pdf).
Mr A Ulici v Vapess Two U Ltd: 1400930/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Ulici v Vapess Two U Ltd: 1400930/2025 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e5669791bb4d8c309a054/Mr_A_Ulici_-vs-_Vapess_Two_U_Ltd_-_Judgment.pdf).
Stricter age-verification checks for all knife retailers
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-28)

Stricter age verification checks and a ban on doorstep drops will be introduced to greater protect young people from knife crime.

These new measures will also prevent weapons getting into the wrong hands.

A stringent 2-step system will be mandated for all retailers selling knives online requiring customers to submit photo ID at point of sale and again on delivery. In addition, delivery companies will only be able to deliver a bladed article to the same person who purchased it.

The government has an ambitious mission to halve knife crime within a decade as part of the Plan for Change and a core element of this will be addressing problems in the online sales space.

Under the new measures a person may need to submit a copy of a photo ID such as driving licence or passport, as well as proof of address such as a utility bill, before showing ID again when the package is delivered. This could also include a person submitting a current photo or video of themselves to an online retailer alongside their ID.

It will also be illegal to leave a package containing a bladed weapon on a doorstep when no one is in to receive it.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said:

It’s a total disgrace how easy it still is for children to get dangerous weapons online.

More than two years after Ronan Kanda was killed with a ninja sword bought by a teenager online, too many retailers still don’t have proper checks in place.

It’s too easy to put in false birth dates, parcels are too often being dropped off at a doorstop with no questions asked.

We cannot go on like this. We need much stronger checks – before you buy, before it’s delivered.

The measures I am setting out today will be crucial in addressing this problem and are part of our Plan for Change and mission to make streets safer.

Last year the Home Secretary commissioned Commander Stephen Clayman, the national police lead on knife crime, to carry out a full review into the online sale and delivery of knives.

The full report is expected at the end of the month and stronger ID checks are one of the recommendations.

We have also already announced that we will hold social media executives to account for knife crime related content which glorifies and incites violence amongst young people. Senior execs of social media companies will face significant fines in the region of £10,000 for failing to swiftly remove knife crime related content from their platforms.

The measures announced today are set to be included as part of the Crime and Policing Bill which is expected to be introduced to Parliament by spring, with more proposals still to come in the coming weeks.