theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
MGN 446 (M+F) Amd 3 (control of vibration at work) - exemptions
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

This notice outlines the procedure to gain exemptions for requirements of vibrations on merchant shipping and fishing vessels.

Notice to all ship and fishing vessel owners, operators and managers, other employers of seafarers; masters, officers and ratings of merchant ships; skippers and crew of fishing vessels, small commercially operated vessels and yachts with paid crew.

This notice should be read with MGN 353 (M+F) amendment 2 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mgn-353-mf-control-of-vibration-at-work-regulations-2007) the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (control of vibration at work) regulations 2007 and MGN 636 amendment 4 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mgn-636-mf-amendment-4-health-and-safety-at-work-regulations-1997) the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (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 of fishing vessel owners, managers, skippers and fishermen.
Tanglewood Group 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 Tanglewood Group 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 Tanglewood Group 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 Reservists
- UK Cadets
- 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.
Proof of discharge: cancel register entry (AC3)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Application form AC3 for cancellation of an entry of an agricultural charge on proof of discharge

Use this form to cancel an entry in the agricultural charges register where the lender has signed the application form.

Fee and address

To find out what fees are due for Agricultural Credits applications, see Agricultural Credits fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-agricultural-credits-fees).

To find out where to send the completed form, see HM Land Registry address for applications (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-address-for-applications#agricultural-credits).
TRA proposes maintaining duties on ammonium nitrate from Russia
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

The TRA has published its Statement of Essential Facts (SEF) in the transition review of anti-dumping duties on ammonium nitrate imported from Russia.

The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published its Statement of Essential Facts (SEF) in the transition review of the anti-dumping measure on ammonium nitrate imported from Russia.

Following its assessment, the TRA’s intended final recommendation is to maintain the existing anti-dumping duties for a further five years at current levels, ranging from £24.085 to £27.374 per tonne.

The TRA found that both dumping and injury to the UK industry would likely recur if the measure were removed, and that maintaining the measure meets the UK’s Economic Interest Test (EIT).

Interested parties have until 23:59 on 30 October 2025 to comment on the SEF before the TRA makes its final recommendation to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade.

The SEF and public file for this case can be accessed here: Ammonium Nitrate from Russia Statement of Essential Facts (https://www.trade-remedies.service.gov.uk/public/case/TD0070/submission/8f577139-c693-4ca9-b771-6b7fb3acf239/)

Notes to editors:

The measure was transitioned from the EU in 2020 and is due to expire on 17 December 2025.

Ammonium nitrate is used in agriculture as a fertiliser and for industrial purposes such as explosives in mining.

The Trade Remedies Authority investigates whether trade remedy measures are needed to counter unfair import practices and safeguard UK industries.
Ceasing asylum support: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Immigration staff guidance on how and when to cease support following a change in a 
person’s immigration status or eligibility for asylum support.

UK Visas and Immigration guidance to help staff make a decision about when stopping asylum support due to a change in immigration status or eligibility is appropriate and when it should not be ceased.
Consultation on proposed commitments in respect of the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is inviting representations from third parties on commitments offered by American Airlines; subsidiaries of International Consolidated Airlines Group: British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus; and Finnair.

This consultation opened at 2pm on 28 March 2025 and will close at 5pm on 23 April 2025.

The CMA invites views on the commitments offered by American Airlines; subsidiaries of International Consolidated Airlines Group: British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus; and Finnair to address the CMA’s competition concerns in the context of its investigation into the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement under the Competition Act 1998. The CMA investigation relates to the impact of this agreement on competition and customers on key UK-US routes.

The CMA provisionally considers that the proposed commitments address the competition concerns identified by the CMA for the reasons set out in the Notice of Intention to Accept Commitments. Therefore, subject to consultation responses, the CMA proposes to accept the proposed commitments.

More information can be found on the Investigation of the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement case page (https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/investigation-of-the-atlantic-joint-business-agreement).
Miss R English v Ear Doctors Microsuction Clinic UK Ltd: 6017069/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss R English v Ear Doctors Microsuction Clinic UK Ltd: 6017069/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6926fecd9c1eda2cdf0340bb/Miss_R_English_v_Ear_Doctors_Microsuction_Clinic_UK_Limited_-_6017069_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Dorcas Media 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 Dorcas Media 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 Dorcas Media 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

Logos on our website and online platforms Persuading other businesses to support the Armed Forces Covenant; Advertising any vacancies through the CTP and RCS service

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.
Datchet to Hythe End flood improvement measures
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Working in partnership to better protect communities from flooding.

The Environment Agency and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead are working closely with:
- parish councils
- local communities
- other stakeholders
Together, we want to develop and carry out flood risk improvement measures that are:
- technically and economically viable
- affordable
- sustainable
These will potentially better protect parts of:
- Datchet
- Hythe End
- Horton
- Wraysbury
- Old Windsor
Mrs J Caswell v ALS Laboratories UK Ltd and L Baines: 6007778/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs J Caswell v ALS Laboratories UK Ltd and L Baines: 6007778/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69132cd78c90b927c818ad79/Mrs_J_Caswell_v_ALS_Laboratories_UK_Ltd___Laura_Baines_6007778.2024_.pdf).
VCM35120 - Venture Capital Schemes Manual: company and investor procedures: investor procedures: investor conditions
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)


An investor cannot claim tax relief until the company has sent in a compliance statement as described at VCM35040 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/venture-capital-schemes-manual/vcm35040), and HMRC has authorised the company to issue a compliance certificate(claim form SEIS3) to the investor. The company must record the Unique Investment Reference (UIR) number on the form SEIS3 before issuing it to the investor.

The investor must meet all the conditions needed to be a qualifying investor - see VCM32010 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/venture-capital-schemes-manual/vcm32010).

An investor can claim relief up to five years after the 31 January following the tax year in which the investment was made. This is a longer period than for most reliefs, to take account of the fact that it is dependent on the company first making its application and having that approved.

An investor can claim SEIS relief up to five years after 31 January following the end of the tax year in which the shares are treated as issued—this may be either the tax year of actual issue (current year) or, if a carry-back election is made under section 257AB(5) ITA 2007, the preceding tax year. Therefore, it is essential to track which shares are treated as issued in which year to ensu re claims are made within the correct timeframe. The claim period is longer than for most reliefs, to take account of the fact that it is dependent on the company first making its application and having that approved by HMRC. See VCM35090 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/venture-capital-schemes-manual/vcm35090) for the time limits for a company submitting a compliance statement.
Cabinet Office: spend control data for April to June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

Centrally approved new spending on advertising, commercial, technology, property and contingent labour.

Cabinet Office publishes details of approved expenditure in areas limited by spending controls on a quarterly basis:

advertising and marketing

commercial

contingent labour

digital and IT

property
Margaret Flynn reappointed as Chair of the National Mental Capacity Forum
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

The Secretaries of State for Justice and for Health and Social Care have approved the reappointment of Dr Margaret Flynn as Chair of the National Mental Capacity Forum.

The Secretaries of State for Justice and for Health and Social Care have approved the reappointment of Dr Margaret Flynn as Chair of the National Mental Capacity Forum (NMCF) for 3 years from 7 March 2025.

The NMCF was established by the Ministry of Justice and the Department of Health and Social Care in 2015, in response to the 2014 House of Lords Select Committee post-legislative scrutiny report of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA).

The NMCF aims to raise awareness of the MCA and improve its implementation by joining up stakeholders from a wide range of sectors where the MCA applies, such as health and social care, banking, legal and third sector organisations.

The Chair of the NMCF is appointed by the Secretaries of State for Justice and for Health and Social Care. Appointments are regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

Dr Margaret Flynn biography

Since 2019, Dr Flynn has been a Trustee of Anheddau Cyf, a not-for-profit charity supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health challenges across North Wales. She has been a Director of Flynn and Eley Associates Ltd since 2009 and has held various editorial roles for the Journal of Adult Protection since 1999.

Dr Flynn has chaired and written several reviews concerning people with compromised mental capacity, in particular a review into Winterbourne View Hospital during 2011. In 2013, she was commissioned by the First Minister of Wales to undertake a review of the neglect of older people living in care homes investigated as Operation Jasmine. More recently, Dr Flynn chaired Wales’ inaugural National Independent Safeguarding Board and wrote the review concerning Cawston Park Hospital. She is currently coordinating research activities for TIDE (together in dementia everyday) and is supporting its contributions to the SPIN Dementia Network (Sustainable Prevention, Innovation and involvement).
Research Councils’ pension schemes accounts 2022 to 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)

Annual accounts of the Research Councils’ pension schemes from April 2022 to March 2023.

Annual report and accounts of the Research Councils’ pension schemes covering:
- report of the manager
- actuarial statement for the accounts
- governance statement by the chief executive
- statements of expenditure and financial position
Our governance
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

The main decision-making teams and committees at the Mining Remediation Authority.

Board

The board sets the Mining Remediation Authority’s strategy and monitors performance. Its members are appointed by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (https://www.gov.uk/government/ministers/secretary-of-state).

It’s responsible for:
- making strategic decisions
- managing relationships with stakeholders
- evaluating the current strategy and improving it
Board objectives

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692dbb77345e31ab14ecf837/MRA_Board_Objectives_2025_2026.odt)

Mining Remediation Authority board objectives 2025 to 2026 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692dbb77345e31ab14ecf837/MRA_Board_Objectives_2025_2026.odt)

ODT, 70.9 KB

This file is in an OpenDocument (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-open-document-formats-odf-in-your-organisation) format

Board members

The members of the board are:
- Jeff Halliwell (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/jeff-halliwell), non-executive chair
- Lisa Pinney MBE (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/lisa-pinney), chief executive
- Kate Denham (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/kate-denham)
- Bev Smith (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/bev-smith)
- David Brooks (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/david-brooks)
- Jayne Scott (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/jayne-scott--2)
- Paul Frammingham (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/paul-farringham)
- Carl Banton (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/carl-banton)
Board members’ interests

View the Mining Remediation Authority’s board members’ interests (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mining-remediation-authority-register-of-board-members-interests).

Board standing orders

Mining Remediation Authority board standing orders March 2025 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692dbb942a37784b16ecf803/MRA_Board_Standing_Orders_approved_March_2025.odt) (ODT, 63.3 KB)

Executive leadership team

The executive leadership team is responsible for the day-to-day running of the authority. They meet weekly to talk about what the authority wants to do, how they can do it and how quickly.

Executive leadership team members

The team is made up of the Mining Remediation Authority’s executive directors.

Its members are:
- Lisa Pinney, chief executive and accounting officer
- Paul Frammingham, chief finance and information officer
- Carl Banton, operations and sustainability director
- Richard Bond, innovation and services director
- James Lowth, programme and contract assurance director
- Julia Draycon, environment and resilience director
- Victoria Slingsby, people and engagement director
- Fay Bull, programme director
Audit and risk assurance committee

The audit and risk assurance committee works to make sure the authority’s risks are properly managed.

They meet at least 4 times a year and are responsible for reviewing the Mining Remediation Authority’s:
- risk management
- main policies
- annual report and accounts
- external and internal audit results
Members

The members of the committee are:
- Jayne Scott, Chair
- Bev Smith
- Kate Denham
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Miss Emily Webber
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-22)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Miss Emily Webber

Teacher reference number: 375019

Teacher’s date of birth: 1 July 1987

Location teacher worked: Northwood, London

Date of professional conduct panel: 11 August 2025

Outcome type: prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Miss Emily Webber, formerly employed in insert Northwood, London.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Ms D Hudson v Lancashire County Council: 2403221/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms D Hudson v Lancashire County Council: 2403221/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6890aab8dc6688ed508783cc/Ms_D_Hudson_v_Lancashire_County_Council_-_2403221_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms D Hudson v Lancashire County Council: 2403221/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6890aaf3dc6688ed508783cd/Ms_D_Hudson_v_Lancashire_County_Council_-_2403221_2024_-_Reasons.pdf).
Optional key stage 1 tests guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Guidance about how schools can access and use the optional end of key stage 1 (KS1) national curriculum tests.

Following the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-and-assessment-review-final-report) and the associated government response (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-and-assessment-review-final-report-government-response), future assessment arrangements are under review in line with the relevant recommendations. Assessment arrangements for the academic year 2025 to 2026 will remain unchanged.

The optional KS1 tests are designed to assess pupils’ knowledge and understanding of the KS1 programmes of study (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-curriculum#programmes-of-study-by-subject). Schools can choose to use the tests to support their own measurement of pupil attainment.
National Planning Policy Framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-07)

The revised National Planning Policy Framework sets out government's planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied.

The National Planning Policy Framework was revised in response to the Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the Planning system consultation (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system) on 12 December 2024 and sets out the government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied.

This version of the National Planning Policy Framework was amended on 7 February 2025 to correct cross-references from footnotes 7 and 8, and amend the end of the first sentence of paragraph 155 to make its intent clear. For the avoidance of doubt the amendment to paragraph 155 is not intended to constitute a change to the policy set out in the Framework as published on 12 December 2024.

This revised framework replaces the previous Nation Planning Policy Framework published in March 2012, revised in July 2018, updated in February 2012, revised in July 2021, updated in September 2023 and revised in December 2023.

The online searchable version of the revised National Planning Policy Framework (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework) is also available.

The planning practice guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/planning-practice-guidance) to support the framework is published online.

The archived National Planning Policy Framework published in 2012, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2023 can be accessed at the following:
- archived pdf version - December 2023 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20231228093504/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2)
- archived pdf version - September 2023 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230929122015/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2)
- archived pdf version - 2021 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230830172251/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2)
- archived pdf version - 2019 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20210708211349/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2)
- archived pdf version - 2018 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20181206183454/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2)
- archived pdf version - 2012 (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20180608095821/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2)
- archived web version - 2012 (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20180608213715/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework)
Konsileo
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 Konsileo 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 Konsileo recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
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.
Leighton
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 Leighton 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 Leighton recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
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.
Hong Kong: prisoner pack
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Information on legal and detention systems, in Hong Kong, for British nationals abroad.

Our Hong Kong prisoner pack aims to explain the legal and prison system to British nationals who are imprisoned in Hong Kong. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK prison.

We can also provide you with information about the Macao prison system (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/macao-prisoner-pack).

This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information contained in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers for independent legal advice.
Mr S Sheldrake and Others v ARJ Construction Ltd (In Administration) and Secretary of State for Business & Trade: 3306542/2024 and others
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Sheldrake and Others v ARJ Construction Ltd (In Administration) and Secretary of State for Business & Trade: 3306542/2024 and others - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678f84aee94a1e07c3ef84cc/Mr_S_Sheldrake___Others_v_ARJ_Construction_Limited__In_Administration____Other_-_3306542-2024___Ors_-_Judgment.pdf).
Open Innovation Team's AI work at the Department for Education
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-27)

Secretary of State for Education highlights Open Innovation Team in Education World Forum speech

The Open Innovation Team (OIT) was highlighted by Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson during her keynote address at the recent Education World Forum 2025.

In her speech, the Secretary of State emphasised the importance of evidence-based innovation in EdTech to improve educational outcomes globally. She announced new investments to test educational technologies, including AI tools, with support from the OIT.

She said:

Working with the Open Innovation Team, we’ll be engaging the sector to understand what works. We’ll look at how tools, including AI, can improve things like staff workload, pupil outcomes and inclusivity. Evidence must be at the heart of all we do, on EdTech and right across education.

This recognition underscores the OIT’s commitment to collaborating with the Department for Education and partners to develop and evaluate innovative solutions that enhance teaching and learning experiences across England, and beyond.

Read the full speech here (https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/education-secretary-gives-keynote-speech-at-education-world-forum).
MA v The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (PIP): [2025] UKUT 288 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Church on 20 August 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-PIP (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c83c95027feb50d8d7aecc/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-PIP.pdf).

Judicial Summary

The Secretary of State refused to award a personal independence payment on the basis that the claimant did not satisfy the conditions related to presence in Great Britain, having taken an extended trip to India. However, between the date he made his claim and the date of the Secretary of State’s decision, the claimant returned to Great Britain. The Upper Tribunal allowed the claimant’s appeal because the Secretary of State and the Tribunal failed to consider the circumstances up to the date of the Secretary of State’s decision to refuse his claim. GE v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (ESA) [2017] UKUT 145 (AAC) and AM v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (UC) [2022] UKUT 242 (AAC) followed.
Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

All Planning Inspectorate spending over £250 during March 2025

The Planning Inspectorate has determined that the publication of spend data that does or is likely to identify those individuals’ supplying planning appeal decisions services, regardless of the way they supply the services, would pose a credible threat to their personal security. We used the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) as our frame of reference to make this judgement. More specifically that the publication of these spend data is “exempt under FOI to protect the identities of companies and individuals providing services to HM Government”, in particular “where disclosure of either paying department or recipient would pose a personal security threat”. The very real likelihood of a personal security threat is sufficient grounds for redacting spend data that we would ordinarily publish.
About us
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is the armed police force in charge of protecting civil nuclear sites and nuclear materials in England and Scotland.

We’re governed by the Civil Nuclear Police Authority (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-police-authority).

Who we are

We employ over 1,600 police officers and members of staff at nuclear sites throughout the UK. We police each site in line with Nuclear Industry Security Regulations (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/403/contents/made).

We also work with local police services, nuclear regulators and the Home Office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office).

Our responsibilities

We are responsible for the armed protection of civil nuclear facilities and materials whether they are on site or in transit. Counter-terrorism is a major part of our policing.

Our ambition

To be recognised nationally and internationally as the leading policing organisation for the armed protection of civil nuclear material and the critical national infrastructure of the UK.

Our mission

In partnership with the civil nuclear industry, national security agencies and regulatory bodies, the CNC will deter any attacker whose intent is the theft, sabotage or destruction of nuclear material, whether static or in transit, or the sabotage of high consequence facilities. If an attack occurs, CNC will defend that material and those facilities and deny access to them. If material is seized or high consequence facilities are compromised, the CNC will recover control of those facilities and regain custody of the material.

Our priorities

For 2023 to 2026, our three strategic goals are:

Maintain the CNC core mission and offer its unique capabilities to benefit the wider policing and security infrastructure

Enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the CNC

Foster and maintain a unified and inclusive culture which supports an engaged and diverse workforce

For more information see our Strategic Plan 2024/27 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cnpa-three-year-strategic-plan-202427).

Or see our Annual Business Plan 2025/26 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cnc-annual-business-plan-202526).
Cape Verde: in prison abroad
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Information on the Cape Verdean legal and prison systems for British prisoners, their family and friends.

This guidance explains how to:
- arrange visits
- send money to a prisoner
- apply for a transfer to a UK prison
See also help if you’re arrested abroad (https://www.gov.uk/help-if-you-are-arrested-abroad).
British Embassy to observe Honduras’ Primary Elections
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

The British Embassy is participating as observer at the primary elections in Honduras, scheduled for 9 March 2025.

The British Embassy in Guatemala and concurrent for Honduras will participate as an observer after receiving an invitation to do so from the National Electoral Council (CNE).

Tasks will include to observe the preparations for the election, the polling, counting and results process, and the overall electoral environment. The observers will determine whether the elections have been conducted according to the standards to which Honduras has committed itself, including domestic law and relevant international recommendations.

By participating as international observers, we and other invited States demonstrate our commitment to democratic principles and reaffirm the great importance we attach to free, fair, transparent and safe elections in Honduras.
PR3 3BT, United Petfood UK Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/RP3106PL/V005
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-10)

View the permit issued for Skretting, Preston under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: United Petfood UK Limited

Installation name: Skretting

Permit number: EPR/RP3106PL/V005
8,17,12 and 14 Winchbottom Lane, Litde Harlow, Bucks SL7 3RL:CAM/OOMX/PHI/2023/0027,0093,0095 and 0096
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Eastern Region Mary Hardman FRICS IRRV(Hons) &  Jacqueline Hawkins

Read the decision in full8,17,12 and 14 Winchbottom Lane, Litde Harlow, Bucks SL7 3RL:CAM/OOMX/PHI/2023/0027/0093/0095 AND 0096 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66e0696944b517b5cc5e265d/8_17_12_and_14_Elmtree_Park_Winchbottom_Lane__Little_Harlow_Bucks__SL7_3RL.pdf)]
Department for Business and Trade (DBT) sponsorship
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Sponsoring DBT or wider government events and campaigns can help drive brand awareness and grow your business in the UK and overseas.

UK Government’s Internal Sponsorship Agency

UK government’s Internal Sponsorship Agency is the centre of expertise for commercial sponsorship in government. The team has secured and managed sponsorship for major government events and campaigns in the UK and around the world.

These include:
- the GREAT campaign
- COP Climate Summits
- World Expos
- Investment Summits
- DBT Tradeshows
The team works across government, and they have recently provided sponsorship support to:
- Home Office
- Cabinet Office
- Department for Transport
- Department for Education
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- The British Council
Benefits of sponsoring UK government events and programmes

Sponsoring major UK government events and campaigns can help businesses to boost engagement, extend their reach and engage customers. Sponsorship provides an opportunity to:
- raise brand visibility and profile
- align with the UK government, enhancing brand reputation and credibility
- network - connecting with senior decision-makers, industry leaders and international audiences
- improve lead generation through access to the event and campaign audience.
- demonstrate industry leadership through engaging content, showcasing and activation
Further information

Find out more information about current opportunities and events (https://eu.eventscloud.com/ehome/trade-events-calendar/home/?&t=3150c7f52e24963b56b71eade744c777).

Contact

To get in touch with the team email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Trent & Dove Housing Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Trent & Dove Housing 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.
M & D Johnston Building & Construction
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 M & D Johnston Building & Construction 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 M & D Johnston Building & Construction recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mrs R Lane v The Pallet Network Ltd: 2600722/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs R Lane v The Pallet Network Ltd: 2600722/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909d4347a88fd270a95fd2b/Mrs_R_Lane_v_The_Pallet_Network_Limited_2600722.2024_Judgment.pdf).