theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
MCERTS examination syllabuses for manual stack emissions monitoring
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

Guidance for individuals who are registered on the MCERTS personnel competency scheme for manual stack emissions monitoring.

The Environment Agency set up its monitoring certification scheme (MCERTS) to provide guidelines on the standards you need to meet to monitor emissions.

MCERTS for manual stack emissions monitoring has 2 components:
- certifying individuals to the MCERTS personnel competency standard
- accreditation of organisations to the MCERTS performance standard for organisations
The MCERTS personnel standard specifies 3 levels of competency:
- entry level (trainee)
- level 1 (technician)
- level 2 (team leader)
This document sets out the examination syllabuses for level 1, level 2 and technical endorsements.
Review of merger remedies approach
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) invited views on its approach to remedies in merger cases.

The CMA helps people, businesses and the UK economy by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. Ensuring effective competition will drive greater innovation, investment and growth, which in turn, will deliver sustained and long-term benefits across the UK economy. The CMA’s merger control function is part of its general duty to seek to promote competition for the benefit of consumers.

We’re launching a review of our approach to merger remedies and inviting your views.
Decommissioning standalone onshore oil and gas wells: RPS 254
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Environment Agency regulatory position on decommissioning standalone onshore oil and gas wells drilled before 1 October 2013.

When decommissioning a standalone onshore oil and gas well, this regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to:
- get an environmental permit
- comply with other relevant legislation
However, if you meet the requirements in the RPS, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not have a permit for a mining waste operation to:
- manage extractive waste from decommissioning oil and gas wells
- carry out monitoring
The regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
H.I.T Leadership
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 H.I.T Leadership 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 H.I.T Leadership 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
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- 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.
Quadratek Infrastructure 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 Quadratek Infrastructure 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 Quadratek Infrastructure 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.
QCS International
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 QCS International 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 QCS International 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.
Paul McGowan Grab Hire 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 Paul McGowan Grab Hire 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 Paul McGowan Grab Hire Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
PM meeting with Prime Minister Mickoski of North Macedonia: 16 May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)

The Prime Minister met Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski of North Macedonia at the European Political Community summit today.

The Prime Minister met Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski of North Macedonia at the European Political Community summit today.

The Prime Minister began by welcoming the new strategic partnership between the two countries, further strengthening the relationship between the UK and North Macedonia.

The partnership would underline the growing friendship between the two countries and signalled an intent to work more closely on shared challenges, including economic growth, trade, defence and security, the Prime Minister added.

The leaders also discussed North Macedonia’s recent agreement to join the Joint Migration Taskforce, further boosting regional cooperation to prevent irregular migrants transiting the Balkans and disrupting the criminal gangs that facilitate them.

Looking ahead to the Western Balkans summit in October, the leaders welcomed the strengthening of the friendships between the UK and the region.

The leaders looked forward to speaking again soon.
Early removal of foreign national prisoners: PSI 04/2013
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-23)

Policy and guidance on deporting foreign national prisoners under the early removal scheme.

This prison service instruction (PSI) describes the process by which foreign national prisoners should be considered for early removal from prison and the UK under the early removal scheme (ERS). The scheme allows for any foreign national serving a fixed sentence who is liable for removal from the UK to be removed from prison and deported up to 12 months before the earliest release point (usually the halfway point) of their sentence.

This PSI includes guidance on:
- considering a prisoner for early removal
- calculating the early eligibility date
- the early removal process and paperwork
This is a current PSI. It came into effect on 11 February 2013 and was last updated on 15 June 2022.
Month of the Military Child
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

The Month of the Military Child celebrates Service children each April.

Every April, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) celebrates the ‘Month of the Military Child’ - a time to highlight Service children and remind people of the positive impact they make in their schools and communities.

Month of the Military Child logo.

The month is led by the Armed Forces Families and Safeguarding Team (AFFS) within the MOD, with support from charities, schools, and other MOD departments.

The activities organised vary from art and poetry competitions to events at military bases and schools. The last Friday of the month is ‘Purple Up! Day’ - a chance for everyone to dress in something purple to show their support. This year it falls on 25 April.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6799fb8d636f8db3c27071ce/Ideas_to_kickstart_Month_of_the_Military_Child_2025.odt)

Ideas to kickstart Month of the Military Child in schools (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6799fb8d636f8db3c27071ce/Ideas_to_kickstart_Month_of_the_Military_Child_2025.odt)

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Six ways to celebrate the Month of the Military Child:
- Enter the Month of the Military Child art and poetry competition (https://www.neversuchinnocence.com/month-of-the-military-child).
- Hold an assembly to discuss Service life and the many things Service children have experienced.
- 25 April is ‘Purple Up! Day’. Wear purple to show your support for Service children and run an event on that day. Remember to use the hashtag #MotMC.
- Brainstorm ideas with your children to create a permanent reminder in the school of your support for Service children.
- ‘Share your story’project: ask children to think about their life experiences and how they might share this with the rest of the class.
- Mark all the locations your Service children have lived on a map and build this into lessons.
Contact

For further information about the Month of the Military Child, email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Related information
- Living in our shoes: understanding the needs of UK Armed Forces families (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/living-in-our-shoes-understanding-the-needs-of-uk-armed-forces-families)
- UK Armed Forces Families Strategy 2022 to 2032 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-armed-forces-families-strategy-2022-to-2032)
- SSCE Cymru: Month of the Military Child (https://www.sscecymru.co.uk/events/monthofthemilitarychild/default.htm)
- Celebrate Month of the Military Child this April - Forces Children’s Education (https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/celebrate-month-of-the-military-child-this-april)
- Month of the Military Child – Naval Childrens Charity (https://www.navalchildrenscharity.org.uk/4718/)
Resources
- Support services for military and defence personnel and their families (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/support-services-for-military-and-defence-personnel-and-their-families)
Ms I Cowan v Cordia Services LLP and Glasgow City Council: 4114118/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms I Cowan v Cordia Services LLP and Glasgow City Council: 4114118/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682d85fe38753e5f0ce8ed54/Ms_I_Cowan_v_Cordia_Services_LLP___Glasgow_City_Council_-_4114118.2018_-_Judgment.pdf).
Pinpoint Consulting Services 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 Pinpoint Consulting Services 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 Pinpoint Consulting Services 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:

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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Ms A Leith v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 109291/2011
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Leith v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 109291/2011 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682d8d0938753e5f0ce8ed5d/Ms_A_Leith_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_109291.2011_-Judgment.pdf).
Refusal of entry on arrival in the UK: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Immigration staff guidance on suitability grounds under section 3 of Part 9 of the Immigration Rules.

UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on when permission to enter may be refused on a person’s arrival in the UK and when existing entry clearance or permission to enter or permission to stay may be cancelled on arrival.
DAO 05/25 letter: Green Book Review 2025: Findings
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)

'Dear Accounting Officer' letters provide advice on accountability, regularity, propriety, value for money and annual accounting exercises.

In January 2025, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a review of the Green Book and how it is used to support fair, objective and transparent appraisal of projects outside of London and the south-east of England. The conclusions of the Green Book Review were published alongside the Spending Review on 11 June 2025. It sets out that the Green Book, and the way that it is used, need to change.
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care
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 Lewis-Manning Hospice Care 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 Lewis-Manning Hospice Care recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
ALBA ELECTRICAL SERVICES 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 ALBA ELECTRICAL SERVICES 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 ALBA ELECTRICAL SERVICES 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 Reservists
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
DNA contamination controls: forensic medical examinations (FSR-GUI-0017)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

Guidance on how to minimize the risk of DNA contamination in settings used routinely for sexual assault examinations, and police custody.

Guidance for forensic healthcare practitioners on how to minimise DNA contamination in the forensic medical examination process in settings used routinely for sexual assault examinations and police custody.

This document replaces FSR-GUI-0017 issue 1 Guidance: DNA contamination controls – Forensic medical examinations which you can access at the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20250502164127/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dna-contamination-controls-forensic-medical-examinations).

We are aware of accessibility issues with these publications. We are working to fix these.

Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy)
Cladding Safety Scheme: grant funding agreement and associated legal documents
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

To be used by organisations taking part in the Homes England Cladding Safety Scheme.

These are the standard form templates that will be used in the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS).

They are provided for information only, not for completion. Homes England will update this page from time to time.

There are different versions of these documents for local authorities, registered providers and individuals.

The CSS is a fund that addresses fire risks associated with cladding on residential buildings.

Read the Cladding Safety Scheme guidance to check if you are eligible to apply (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cladding-safety-scheme).
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Donald McKinnon 26 June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

On 26 June 2025 a Disciplinary Consent Order was made against Donald McKinnon of Glasgow,

An Order has been made in relation to a complaint that Mr McKinnon;
- breached the Fundamental Principle of Professional Competence and Due Care of the Insolvency Code of Ethics when he failed to undertake proportionate investigations into the affairs of three companies in breach of paragraph 4a of Statement of Insolvency Practice (‘SIP’) 2 and failed to document his assessments, investigations, and conclusions in respect of his investigations into the affairs of three companies in breach of paragraph 18 of SIP 2.
- breached the Fundamental Principle of Professional Behaviour of the Insolvency Code of Ethics when he took almost five years to issue a dividend to creditors.
Accordingly, Mr McKinnon was found liable to disciplinary action under the IPA’s Articles of Association.
Octavia Housing
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Octavia Housing is meeting regulatory standards.

On 18 December 2024, Octavia Housing (Octavia) (4,800 homes in London) merged with Abri Group Limited (39,800 homes in the south of England) as a standalone subsidiary.

This merger is part of the strategy to return Octavia back to meeting the outcomes of our regulatory standards.

The current regulatory judgement (RJ) for Octavia outlined serious failings in the oversight, management, and delivery in several areas of Octavia’s landlord health and safety responsibilities.

This RJ will remain in place until we have assurance that these issues have been resolved to an appropriate level.

This is in line with our regulatory process as set out in Regulating the 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.
9 Kensington Court Gardens, Kensington Court Place, London W8 5QE:  LON/00AW/OLR/2023/0823
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge S Brilliant and Mr R Waterhouse FRICS on Date 09 May 2025

Read the full Decision in 9 Kensington Court Gardens, Kensington Court Place, London W8 5QE: LON/00AW/OLR/2023/0823 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682b1d93010c5c28d1c7e7c9/250509_-_Decision_.pdf) Read the full Calculation of Premium for Lease Extension 9 Kensington Court Gardens, Kensington Court Place, London W8 5QE: LON/00AW/OLR/2023/0823 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682b1dc696a230471ac7e7ac/250509_-_Calculation_of_Premium_for_Lease_Extension.pdf)
Cairns Connection Training 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 Cairns Connection Training 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 Cairns Connection Training 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.
Ms A Ribaud v Cancer Research UK: 3309702/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Ribaud v Cancer Research UK: 3309702/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd60ea0114b0b86e59f435/Ms_A_Ribaud__v_Cancer_Research_UK_3309702-2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms A Ribaud v Cancer Research UK: 3309702/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ebda4498b3bac1ec299ad2/Ms_A_Ribaud_v_Cancer_Research_UK_309702_2023_Reasons.pdf).
Trolver Croft Feock, Cornwall overhead line, S37 Consent, Electricity Act 1989
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

Screening decision to upgrade approximately 330 metres of an existing 11 kV overhead line to 3 wires, replace two poles and install a second pole to support pole mounted transformer upgrade.

Secretary of State’s screening decisions in accordance with the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017.

Date of decision

14 March 2025

Location

Trolver Croft FeockTruroCornwall

Type of project / consent requested

Section 37 consent to install or keep installed an electric line.
SPE14060 - Specific rules and processes relating to Outward Processing: Standard Exchange System (SES) with prior importation
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).

Under SES with prior importation, traders may import replacements before they export the faulty goods. When this facility is used, the importer must lodge security in full for the potential amount of import duties and VAT on the replacement goods.

The trader must normally export the goods being replaced within two months of importing the replacement goods. This period may be extended however, even after the initial two months has expired, provided the authorisation holder can give a satisfactory reason for requiring the extensio.

HMRC will discharge security upon payment of any import duties due, and/or on production of evidence that the goods being replaced have properly discharged from the procedure

. For goods replaced under warranty, the supplier may not require return of the faulty goods. In such cases they may be placed under another customs procedure or, if destroyed, appropriate evidence of the destruction (certificate of destruction) may be accepted in lieu of actual attendance at the destruction.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-similar-goods-to-replace-customs-special-procedure-goods

The Customs (Special Procedures and Outward Processing) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/1249/contents/made)

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
Active travel capability fund: local transport authority allocations
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Funding amounts to local transport authorities outside London from the active travel capability fund.

Funding amounts supplied to local transport authorities outside London through the active travel capability fund. Funds support resources to develop infrastructure plans and community engagement and training initiatives.

This revenue grant enables local transport authorities to enable walking, wheeling and cycling in their areas by:
- developing infrastructure plans and designs, public consultation and evidence collection
- carrying out community engagement activities, such as schools programmes, training and promotion
The capability fund supports delivery of objectives set out in the second cycling and walking investment strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-second-cycling-and-walking-investment-strategy/the-second-cycling-and-walking-investment-strategy-cwis2).

Since 2022, funding levels have been informed by the local authority active travel capability ratings (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-authority-active-travel-capability-ratings).

The capability fund grant replaced the Access Fund, which ran between 2017 to 2021 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-fund-funding) and supports commitments of the Cycling and walking plan for England (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cycling-and-walking-plan-for-england).
92 Southlands Road, Bromley, BR2 9QS: LON/00AF/MNR/2025/0685
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of  Mr D Jagger MRICS and Mr O Miller on 07 October 2025

Read the full decision in 92 Southlands Road Decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e7c80be5f463a62cb985f1/92_Southlands_Road_Decision.pdf). Read the full decision in 92 Southlands Road SR (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e7c84e1c8b2a3b506907ea/92_Southlands_Road_SR.pdf).
OSA annual reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

Yearly reports from the Office of the Schools Adjudicator (OSA).

These reports set out findings from the schools admissions cases that OSA received since September 2016.

Previous annual reports are available on the UK Government Web Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20200103130705/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/osa-annual-report).
MOD regional expenditure with industry: index
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

Statistics on MOD expenditure with industry, broken down by region and industry group.

Statistics on MOD expenditure with industry, broken down by region and industry group. These statistics do not include estimates of MOD supported jobs with UK industry as previously published under the MOD regional expenditure with UK industry and supported employment (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/mod-regional-expenditure-with-uk-industry-and-supported-employment-index) statistics. Updates to MOD supported jobs estimates will be published under their own statistical collection when available.

The 2024/25 edition of the official statistics has introduced an additional breakdown of industry spend by equipment, equipment support and non-equipment. The addition has been included in response to user requests for data by equipment and to provide increased transparency on MOD spending. We are seeking feedback on the inclusion of this data and invite users to contact the team for comment:

Analysis Directorate (Analysis-Expenditure)
- Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx
- Email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Spa Elite 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 Spa Elite 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 Spa Elite Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- 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.