theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
EPTS Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 EPTS Group recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Student support for higher education in Wales 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Figures showing financial support for students in the academic year 2024 to 2025 and the early in year figures for the academic year 2025 to 2026.

Statistics on student support paid to students in the form of loans and grants, or to their university or college in the form of tuition fees.

The students are Welsh domiciles studying anywhere in the UK or EU students studying in Wales.
School land: decisions about the disposal of playing field land
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

A register of decisions about the disposal of school playing field land.

The register of decisions of playing field land disposals lists all playing field land disposals considered by the School Playing Fields Advisory Panel and approved or refused by the Secretary of State for Education since 2010.

It also lists any decisions where the School Playing Fields Advisory Panel has recommended an application for refusal and the Secretary of State has subsequently approved the disposal.
DAO 01/25 Introduction of new Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

'Dear Accounting Officer' (DAO) letters are used to provide specific advice on issues of accountability, regularity and propriety and annual accounting exercises.

DAOs supplement guidance published in Managing Public Money (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/managing-public-money).

Each Accounting Officer should ensure that consideration is given to whether the essential conditions for effective internal audit as set out in the new Global Internal Audit Standards are in place in their organisation. This should be discharged by discussion at ARACs about the internal audit charter with their Head of Internal Audit.

Please address enquiries on the issues covered in this DAO letter to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
FCDO: spending over £500 with a government procurement card
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

All data on Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spending over £500 with a government procurement card (GPC) and equivalent e-payment card since September 2020.

FCDO publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis.

For previous information:
- FCO spending over £500: May 2010 to August 2020 (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/foreign-office-procurement-card-data)
- DFID government e-payments framework transactions: April 2011 to August 2020 (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dfid-government-e-payments-framework-transactions#transactions-from-january-to-december-2020)
Ms M Ogumodede v Churchill Contract Services: 2225883/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Ogumodede v Churchill Contract Services: 2225883/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d27184ca266424b221b17d/Ms_M_Ogumodede_v_Churchill_Contract_Services_-_2225883-2024.pdf).
SPE16510 - Hydrocarbon oils: section summary
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

This Section gives details of how Authorised Use is applied to Hydrocarbon 0ils (HCOS).

The normal provisions of Authorised Use relief apply generally to HCOs, except as amended by this Section.

For further detailed information on Customs duty aspects of imports and control of HCO the guidance in Oils Technical Manual (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/oils-technical-manual/hcoteg81750)

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
Flat B 99 Cartway Bridgnorth Shropshire  WV16 4BW: BIR/00GG/LIS/2024/0015
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

Midland region, Judge C Goodall, Regional Surveyor V Ward BSc FRICS on 28 February 2025

Read full decision in

Flat B 99 Cartway Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4BW-BIR_00GG_LIS_2024_0015 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d829ce9dc953ac3bfe9310/Flat_B_99_Cartway_Bridgnorth_Shropshire__WV16_4BW-BIR_00GG_LIS_2024_0015.pdf)
PJA Electrics 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 PJA Electrics 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 PJA Electrics 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
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.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr John Lees
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

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: Mr John Lees

Location teacher worked: Chesterfield, East Midlands

Date of professional conduct panel: 19 March 2025

Outcome type: No order made

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 Mr John Lees formerly employed in Chesterfield, East Midlands.

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

offering a 50% trade discount to members of the Armed Forces Community

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.
IPO attaché in the EU
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

The below provides guidance and helpful information on the IPO's attaché based in the European Union (EU)

Introduction

The Intellectual Property Office’s (IPO) attaché in the EU is Adin Samson.

How I can help

I work to support the IPO’s engagement with the EU Institutions, European Patent Organisation, and European countries. This includes reinforcing cooperation between the UK and the EU and European countries on IP matters such as global treaties, approaches to IP enforcement domestically and globally, and emerging tech issues such as the metaverse and artificial intelligence (AI). I also support the implementation of the Intellectual Property Title of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement. I track EU and European legislative and policy developments and explains UK developments to enhance cooperation.

How I can be contacted

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) and I will respond to your query within 10 working days.

Career History

Prior to joining the IPO in November 2022, I worked as the Counter-Terrorism and Security attaché at the UK Mission to the EU and formerly at the UK Permanent Representation to the EU in Brussels, covering a range of issues on counter-terrorism, law enforcement, and police cooperation. Prior to joining the UK government I worked as a Public Affairs Consultant in London, and as an External Expert Consultant to the European Commission. I hold an MA (Cantab) in Law from the University of Cambridge and an MA in EU International Relations and Diplomacy from the College of Europe.
Boss Stone Masonry 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 Boss Stone Masonry 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 Boss Stone Masonry 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 Reservists
- 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.
Check if you can claim VAT relief on goods imported into Northern Ireland for onward supply to the EU
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

Find out if you can claim Onward Supply Relief on goods you import into Northern Ireland for onward supply to the EU (VAT Notice 702/7).

If you import goods into Northern Ireland for onward supply to an EU country, you may be able to claim VAT relief. The VAT is then accounted for in the final EU destination country that the goods are forwarded to. This is known as Onward Supply Relief.

Who can claim

You can claim if:
- you’re UK VAT-registered and identified as a business in Northern Ireland — find out if your business is in Northern Ireland for VAT in Register for VAT (https://www.gov.uk/register-for-vat/selling-or-moving-goods-between-northern-ireland-and-the-eu)
- you import goods into Northern Ireland from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) or outside the EU, for onward supply to the final EU destination country
- the goods despatched from Northern Ireland are exactly the same as the goods imported – they cannot be processed or modified in any way
- the goods should be despatched within one month of the date they were imported into Northern Ireland – you can apply for an extension to the National Import Reliefs Unit (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/national-imports-reliefs-unit)
- you comply with all the obligations of a person making a zero-rated supply (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-on-movements-of-goods-between-northern-ireland-and-the-eu#section4)
If you’re an agent

You can claim the relief if:
- you’re the importer of the goods – this will be the case if you’ve submitted the import declaration in your own name
- you act in your own name in relation to the onward supply
HMRC does not consider an agent to be acting in their own name if:
- the contract for sale is between the seller and the buyer
- the invoice for the purchase price is issued in the seller’s name
- the agent represents to the buyer that its acting in the sale on behalf of a named seller
Find more information about supplies made by or through agents (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-guide-notice-700#section22).

How to claim

To claim the relief you’ll need to include the correct Procedure Code on your customs declaration. Find out how to claim VAT relief on goods imported for onward supply to an EU country (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-claim-vat-relief-on-goods-imported-for-onward-supply-to-an-eu-country).
Environment Agency charge proposal: decarbonisation readiness
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

We want your views on proposed charges to recover the cost of assessing decarbonisation readiness (DR) reports submitted with permit applications, and reviewing updated DR plans during the life of a permit.

New decarbonisation readiness (DR) requirements for in-scope new or substantially refurbished electricity-generating combustion power plants in England will become part of our regulatory duties under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016.

We are proposing new charges to recover the cost of assessing DR reports submitted with permit applications and reviewing updated DR plans during the life of a permit. These charges will apply from 28 February 2026.
Next steps for a more efficient immigration system
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)

New measures have been announced today to reduce the reliance of the migration and borders system on taxpayer funding.

The proposed changes laid before Parliament today (16 January) will provide the flexibility to increase the maximum fee that can be charged on a range of immigration and nationality products and services, including:

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) fee rising to £16

certificate of sponsorship fee rising to £525

naturalisation as a British citizen rising to £1,605

naturalisation as a British overseas territories citizen rising to £1,070

The changes to ETAs, certificates of sponsorship and nationality products are forecast to generate an additional £269 million a year.

As part of the government’s Plan for Change, ETAs will deliver a more streamlined, digital immigration system which will be quicker and more secure for the millions of people who pass through the UK border each year.

The introduction of ETAs is in line with the approach to border security taken by many other countries, including the USA and Australia.

However, following feedback from the aviation industry, the government has agreed a temporary exemption for passengers who transit airside, and therefore do not pass through UK border control.

This move will primarily affect Heathrow and Manchester airports, as the only UK airports which currently offer transit facilities. The exemption will be kept under review.

The legislation laid today will be debated in Parliament and is subject to approval by both Houses. If approved, the proposed new fees will be introduced by amending separate legislation, the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2018, as soon as Parliamentary time allows.
Building Safety Remediation: monthly data release - October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

The 96th monthly data release regarding building safety remediation.

This data release reports on building safety remediation, current at 31 October 2025. There is also an accompanying dashboard.

​It includes remediation progress of buildings in the ACM programme, Building Safety Fund (BSF), Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS), developer remediation contract, and reported by registered providers of Social Housing. It also includes data on local authority enforcement action taken against 11m+ buildings with cladding defects.

The release includes the estimated number of residential buildings 11 metres and over in height in England that have or had unsafe cladding requiring remediation, as of January 2025.

​The management information tables also include data on the progress of the Waking Watch Relief and Replacement Funds.
Disability Stockport
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 Disability Stockport 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 Disability Stockport recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Product Safety Report: Baby Winter Sleeping Bag sold via AliExpress (2504-0002)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

Product Safety Report for Baby Winter Sleeping Bag presenting a serious of asphyxiation.

Summary

Product: Baby Winter Sleeping Bag

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of suffocation, as it has a hood which is not permitted in the relevant standard, BS EN 16781:2018.

Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of suffocation, as it has a hood which is not permitted in the relevant standard, BS EN 16781:2018. If a baby is placed inside a hooded sleeping bag and left unattended, the baby’s natural movement may cause the hood to cover the head/face, presenting a suffocation hazard.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2504-0002

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Homes England RFI releases for May 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

Our responses to Freedom of Information requests for May 2024.

You can read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make an information request at the bottom of the Homes England homepage (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england).

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 require us to disclose information that is held at the time we receive a request. Information in our disclosure log is subject to change and information contained within a historic request may now be out of date.
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office  is committed to providing a high-quality service to everyone we deal with. We welcome your views on the services that the Embassy provides, as they will help us to identify what we do well and what we could do better.

Complaints, feedback and suggestions on consular services

If you have any complaints, feedback or suggestions about the consular service provided, please send details of your complaint using our online feedback form (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/written-enquiry), or in writing to:

Customer Interaction Team Consular Directorate Room WH4.36 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office King Charles Street London SW1A 2AH

Customer research

We also work with partner research agencies to conduct customer satisfaction research on our services. If you have sought consular assistance overseas and have provided your contact details to us, we may ask you to take part in our customer satisfaction research. Find out more about our feedback programme and research (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure#our-feedback-programme-and-research).

We are not able to respond to any queries or complaints about UK visas or British passports.

Passports

If your complaint is about British passports, contact HM Passport Office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-passport-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Visas

If your complaint is about UK visas, contact UK Visas and Immigration (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration/about/complaints-procedure).

Or if you have a query or feedback on UK visa services provided in Nepal, please visit the UK visas website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).
Mr D Allen and Others v Gambling Commission: 1300121/2021 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Allen and Others v Gambling Commission: 1300121/2021 and Others - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68909cb1dc6688ed508783c0/Potter_and_others_-_1300121.2021_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mrs B Sritharan v 1) Deloitte LLP 2) Mr P Gooch: [2025] EAT 5
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-18)

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Keith, Miss Natalie Swift, and Miss Emma Lenehan on 9 January 2025.

Read the full judgment in Mrs B Sritharan v 1) Deloitte LLP 2) Mr P Gooch: [2025] EAT 5 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b360a44e79a175a4c2fdaf/Mrs_B_Sritharan_v_1_Deloitte_LLP_2__Mr_P_Gooch__2025__EAT_5.pdf).
Green Pass Training
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 Green Pass Training 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 Green Pass Training recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Company Names Tribunal decision: HK Jo Malone Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

Decision for applicant Jo Malone Ltd against registration number 15762600, applicant successful.

Application number 5085

Applicant Jo Malone Ltd objected to the name used by HK Jo Malone Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Signed order

On the 28 March 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of HK Jo Malone Limited is changed to 15762600, LTD.
Ms P Oliver v St Mungos Community Housing Association Ltd and Others: 3200817/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms P Oliver v St Mungos Community Housing Association Ltd and Others: 3200817/2023 - Partial Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/668e5a504a94d44125d9d06f/Ms_P_Oliver_-v-_St_Mungos_Community_Housing_Association_Ltd___Or_-_3200817_2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms P Oliver v St Mungos Community Housing Association Ltd and Others: 3200817/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a5dea1e221c86430283824/P_Oliver_v_St_Mungos_Community_Housing_Association_-_3200817_2023_-_Judgment_.pdf).
Cybaverse 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 Cybaverse 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 Cybaverse 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
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
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.
About us
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

The NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB) advises on the pay of NHS staff.

Who we are

Our current members are:
- Stephen Boyle (Interim Chair)
- Stephen Bach
- Stephanie Marston
- Kate Nowicki
- Mark Pennifold
- Paul Wallace
Responsibilities

We are responsible for:
- making recommendations on the pay of all staff paid under Agenda for Change (NHS staff pay and grading system) and employed in the NHS, with the exception of doctors, dentists and very senior managers
- conducting research on pay and related matters
- visiting trusts and health units to meet staff and managers to gather information and views on pay and related issues
The remit group includes all staff in NHS England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and accounts for just under 1.5 million NHS staff (headcount).

Our annual reports are submitted jointly to:
- the Prime Minister
- the Secretary of State for Health
- ministers of the Scottish government, the Welsh Assembly government and the Northern Ireland Executive
Code of practice

Our code of practice is included in our governance (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nhs-pay-review-body/about/our-governance).
G Staples v The Ebdon Arms c/o L Cheeseman: 6019852/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in G Staples v The Ebdon Arms c/o L Cheeseman: 6019852/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f5fb6206e6515f7914c7ec/Mr_G_Staples_v_The_Ebdon_Arms_6019582.2024_SO_JDT_13.10.25.pdf).
Thermatic Homes 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 Thermatic Homes 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 Thermatic Homes Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers -Aiming to actively participate in armed forces day through our marketing activities

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 W Bacher v Solarlux Systems Ltd and others: 3313419/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr W Bacher v Solarlux Systems Ltd and others: 3313419/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66d1863c299d44ed3590d7b6/Mr_W_Bachler_-_v_-_Solarlux_Systems_Ltd___Others_-_3313419-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr W Bacher v Solarlux Systems Ltd and others: 3313419/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2d8068c6d992f23edd8e7/Mr_Walter_Bachler_v__1__Solarlux_Systems_Limited_and_others__3313419_2023_FMH_Judgment.pdf).
Miss E Tofi v Evans Turner (Finishes) Ltd: 2304513/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss E Tofi v Evans Turner (Finishes) Ltd: 2304513/2023 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/664dfc01f34f9b5a56adcc93/Miss_E_Tofi_v_Evans_Turner__Finishes__Ltd_2304513-2023_strike_out_16-05-24.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss E Tofi v Evans Turner (Finishes) Ltd: 2304513/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ea8d48ea9f8afd81056269/Ms_E_Tofi_v_Evans_Turner__Finishes__Ltd_2304513-2023_Judgment_with_Written_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss E Tofi v Evans Turner (Finishes) Ltd: 2304513/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6925b90faca6213a492dd059/2304513-2023_Enrica_Tofi_v_Evans_Turner__Finishes__Ltd-_Judgment.pdf).
Racing pigeons immediately released after entry to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8465
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export racing pigeons from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move it to Northern Ireland.

Apply for an export health certificate online

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, from 1 January 2021 you’ll need to apply for an export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to export to the EU or to move racing pigeons to Northern Ireland.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you do not need an EHC to export to the EU. Contact DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx to find out what you need to do.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900b0ad87219d3b21b9aa62/8465NFG_Oct25_v5.pdf) and specimen certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900b087a6048928d3fc2b02/8465_EN_SPECIMEN.pdf).

2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8465EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Find out more

Stay up to date with any changes to EHCs by signing up for email alerts (https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/email-signup).

Find out about getting an EHC (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-an-export-health-certificate).

Find out about exporting live animals and animal products (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-animals-animal-products-fish-and-fishery-products-if-the-uk-leaves-the-eu-with-no-deal) from 1 January 2021.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).