theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers 2025 edition
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) 2025 edition, outlines the updates reflected following the 2024 annual review.

This document includes the text and images from the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) 2025 edition, published on 24 March 2025.

There is a legal requirement for the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP) to be carried, and readily accessible, onboard UK flagged merchant ships. Further information can be found within MGN 539 Amendment 3 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mgn-539-m-amendment-3-carriage-of-the-code-of-safe-working-practices).

This document includes the text and images from the COSWP 2025 edition.

It does not match the published version and is intended for online reference only; it is not suitable for onboard use and inspection.

The fully designed published version is available to purchase from tsoshop.co.uk (https://www.tsoshop.co.uk/article/656930/Transport/Maritime-and-Coastguard-Agency-MCA/Code-of-Safe-Working-Practices-for-Merchant-Seafarers-paperback)

Further information on the 2025 edition is listed within MIN 688 (M) Amendment 3 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/min-688-m-amendment-3-code-of-safe-working-practices-2025-edition)
Lung cancer screening: equality impact assessment
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

Equality impact assessment for targeted screening for lung cancer.

The UK National Screening Committee (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-national-screening-committee) (UK NSC) recommends offering screening for lung cancer (https://view-health-screening-recommendations.service.gov.uk/lung-cancer/).

This equality impact assessment covers:
- background information about screening, and targeted lung cancer screening specifically
- discussion of the impacts of targeted lung cancer screening on the general public
- evidence of the impacts
- analysis of the impacts
- discussion of the engagement undertaken regarding implementation of lung cancer screening
- a summary of the analysis
Mr S Hussey v Signature Medical Ltd: 6020824/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Hussey v Signature Medical Ltd: 6020824/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68fa0c8bb3e33205c4e6f001/Mr_S_Hussey_v_Signature_Medical_Limited_-_6020824_2024_-_Reserved.pdf).
Ten people recognised by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Clwyd in Wrexham ceremony
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

The efforts of 10 people from across Clwyd have been recognised by the King’s representative for the county.

In recognition of their outstanding service and devotion to duty, 5 people were awarded the Lord-Lieutenant’s Certificate of Merit by Henry George Fetherstonhaugh OBE FRAgS in the ceremony at Hightown Barracks, Wrexham on Thursday 6 March.

The recipients were Regimental Sergeant Major Ieuan Jones, Lieutenant Liam Mooney, 2nd Lieutenant James Malins, Staff Sergeant John Magrath and Company Sergeant Major Tony Hall – all of Clwyd and Gwynedd Army Cadet Force.

The achievements of the Lord-Lieutenant’s 3 cadets were also celebrated during the event attended by nearly 90 people. The 3 were selected for the prestigious Lord-Lieutenant’s cadet role after being put forward for nomination by cadet group leaders and the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) for Wales.

Cadet Sergeant Maisie Roberts of Clwyd and Gwynedd Army Cadet Force, Cadet Flight Sergeant Holly Bunn of St Brigid’s School Combined Cadet Force and Cadet Warrant Officer Matthew Davies of No 2 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets outlined to the audience their time in cadets, including highlights of their role over the last 12 months

The role, which continues until September, includes attendance with the Lord-Lieutenant at a number of official engagements such as Remembrance events, Royal visits and parades.

Additional awards presented were the Royal Humane Society Award to Sergeant Instructor Bryan Ellis of Clwyd and Gwynedd Army Cadet Force, and an Army Cadet Force Certificate of Good Service to Staff Sergeant Instructor Steve Davies, also of Clwyd and Gwynedd Army Cadet Force.

The event was organised by the RFCA for Wales – an organisation that has supported the armed forces for over 100 years.

There are nearly 5,000 cadets in Wales who gain skills and qualifications through working with local communities, charities and taking part in a variety of practical activities. The cadet syllabus is delivered by 1,850 volunteering adult instructors and civilian assistants who give up their time on weeknights and weekends.
Riverside Retreat Veterans Camp CIC
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 Riverside Retreat Veterans Camp CIC 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 Riverside Retreat Veterans Camp CIC recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme projects: 2021 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

The Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme delivers funding to make essential improvements to sports facilities across the UK.

The Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme is delivering funding between 2021 and 2026 to make essential facility improvements, so that communities have high-quality pitches to play on.

Projects funded in 2025/2026 will be added in due course.

This is a clear demonstration of the importance of providing people across the United Kingdom with opportunities to get active.

This collection brings together all successful Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme projects by year.
Mrs J Terry v Department for Work and Pensions: 3300314/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs J Terry v Department for Work and Pensions: 3300314/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a2312a567402152f553c12/Mrs_Jenny_Terry_v_Department_for_Work_and_Pensions_3300314-2024_judgment.pdf).
UK Export Finance Country Heads and London Team - Europe
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-29)

How to contact UK Export Finance's Country Heads in Europe.

Team Europe (London Office)

Interim Global Co-Head of Origination

Alexander Milne

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

Regional Head

Sean Burnage

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

Senior Business Origination Officer

Natalie Rybova

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

Country Heads (Regional)

Dusko Krsmanovic

Based at the British Embassy BelgradeResavska 46, BelgradeCentralna Srbija11000Serbia

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Organic farming statistics 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Annual statistics about the organic farming sector in the UK and England .

This publication provides annual information on organic crops and livestock produced in the United Kingdom and England.

For further information please contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
HMAG30070 - Registration and approval: approval process overview
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)


Deciding whether to grant or refuse the application

A decision to approve or refuse approval must be supported by evidence and be reasonable and proportionate to those facts. Where the application is for a revenue trader approval the applicant must be fit and proper as described in this guidance. Similarly, only where the warehouse premises meet the required standards should the premises approval be granted.

However, in many cases the decision will not be so clear cut. Risks may have been identified that casts doubt over compliance, but these on their own may not be sufficient to support refusal of the application. In such cases consideration should be given to whether these can be mitigated by conditions or restrictions on the approval.

Refusing and withdrawing an application for approval/authorisation

A decision to refuse or remove an approval must be reasonable, proportionate and defendable. It must be supported with good evidence. The main reasons for refusing an application for a revenue trader approval under CEMA section 100g is the person is not fit and proper to hold the approval. For example:
- the person has not met an approval requirement published in public notices 196 and 197,
- key employees have been involved in significant revenue non-compliance or fraud in excise or other HMRC regimes,
- false information has been provided with the intention to deceive,
- the person has an unspent conviction for fraud,
- the person has a proven link with other known non-compliant or fraudulent businesses,
- the proposed business is not credible and commercially viable,
- there isn’t a genuine business need for the approval, or
- there are significant outstanding debts with HMRC with time to pay arrangements not being met.
In the case of an application for warehouse premises approval reasons for refusal include:
- the intending occupier is not fit and proper to be approved as a warehouse-keeper,
- false information was provided with the intention to deceive,
- the premises are not secure,
- there are significant health & safety risks with the premises,
- not all information has been provided for example, a satisfactory health & safety risk assessment when one is required,
- there is no genuine trade need for the warehouse,
- premises are unsuitable for the intended trade need/operations,
- if the application is for a general storage and distribution warehouse there is no convincing evidence of an economic need for it,
- financial security (when required) is not provided,
- record, accounting, and other necessary IT (Information Technology) systems do not meet an acceptable standard,
- key persons involved in the management of the premises represent an unacceptable revenue risk
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Israel's new aid system is inhumane. Israel needs to end its restrictions on aid now: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the E10 draft UN Security Council resolution on Gaza.

The United Kingdom voted in favour of this resolution today because the intolerable situation in Gaza needs to end.

We are determined to see an end to this war, secure the release of the hostages held by Hamas and alleviate the catastrophic humanitarian situation for Palestinians in Gaza.

This Israeli Government’s decisions to expand its military operations in Gaza and severely restrict aid are unjustifiable, disproportionate and counterproductive, and the UK completely opposes them.

The Israeli Government says it has opened up aid access with its new system.

But Palestinians, desperate to feed their families, have been killed as they try to reach the very few aid sites that have been permitted by Israel.

This is inhumane.

We support the UN’s call for an immediate and independent investigation into these events and for perpetrators to be held accountable.

Israel needs to end its restrictions on aid now: let the UN and humanitarians do their job to save lives, reduce suffering and maintain dignity.

President, we regret that the Council was unable to reach consensus today, but we remain committed to the vision of this text.

We will continue to strongly support the efforts led by the United States, Qatar and Egypt to secure an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

A ceasefire is the best way to secure the release of all remaining hostages and achieve a long-term political solution.

And we repeat our condemnation of the heinous attack by Hamas on 7th October and demand that it release all the hostages immediately and unconditionally. Hamas can have no role in the future governance of Gaza.

A two-state solution is the only way to bring the long-lasting peace, stability and security that both Israelis and Palestinians deserve.

We welcome France and Saudi Arabia’s leadership in chairing an international conference later this month.
Evidence to support potential changes to Approved Document K guidance on domestic stairs
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

Final report for research undertaken by Rise and Going Consultancy, commissioned by the then Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities.

This report, produced by Rise and Going Consultancy, summarises the research commissioned by government. The findings and recommendations do not represent government policy or guidance but form part of the technical review of the statutory guidance for stair safety in buildings in England given by Approved Document K (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protection-from-falling-collision-and-impact-approved-document-k).

This research was commissioned to gather objective, evidence-based information on domestic stair design, including step dimensions, consistency, and handrail provision. It supports the Building Safety Regulator’s statutory duty under the Building Safety Act 2022 to keep Approved Documents under review and ensure they reflect current understanding of safety risks in the built environment.
VATRESNI8100 - Handling of correspondence: Out-of-date documents
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


Below is a draft letter that may be sent to a retailer who has used out of date refund forms. The letter should be adapted to suit individual circumstances.

Dear Sir/Madam,

VAT Retail Export Scheme

The attached retail export scheme (RES) Form VAT 407(NI) is an outdated version of the VAT refund document.

Current versions of the VAT 407(NI) refund form may be obtained by calling VAT General Enquiries on xx-xxxx-xxxx. You can use Relay UK if you cannot hear or speak on the phone, dial 18001 then xx-xxxx-xxxx. Additional information is provided on the Relay UK website.

Relevant guidance can be found in VAT Notice 704 Retail Export Scheme (Northern Ireland) and Notice 704/1 Claim VAT back on tax-free shopping in Northern Ireland on the Gov.UK website.

This time, the form has been certified to enable you to refund the VAT and to zero-rate the supply. Please ensure that the correct form is used in the future.

Yours faithfully,
Aureos
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

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 Aureos 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 Aureos recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- Additional Leave for Reservists
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Miss S Hudd v DesCare Ltd: 6002721/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S Hudd v DesCare Ltd: 6002721/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6915a30feba5bda2026fc8aa/Miss_Sharon_Hudd_-vs-_DesCare_Limited_-_Judgment.pdf).
UK Statement at the UNHCR Pledging Conference 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

Statement delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer, at the UN Refugee Agency's Pledging Conference.

Thank you, High Commissioner, for your opening remarks.

I want to start by expressing the UK’s wholehearted support for UNHCR and your leadership, Filippo.

Over the past decade, you have guided the organisation through profound global change.

Your personal leadership has been instrumental to the organisations success and as you depart you should be extremely proud of what you have achieved.

A decade marked by rising conflict and instability, that continues to drive millions from their homes.

By next year, 136 million people are expected to be displaced.

While financial pressures threaten to leave the most vulnerable behind.

In this context, there has never been a greater need to focus on solutions.

This is the moment that demands transformation.

We must accelerate efforts to build an international system that delivers long-term, durable outcomes for refugees.

Your “Sustainable Responses” initiative is central to this shift – championing inclusion and reducing reliance on costly parallel systems.

But success requires meaningful collaboration: integrating development planning into humanitarian responses from day one.

It will be equally vital to fully embed displacement responses within UN80 reforms and the humanitarian reset, ensuring the UN system that emerges is better equipped to serve those forced to flee.

We commend host countries for progressive, inclusive policies and reaffirm the UK’s commitment to responsibility sharing. We will continue to support host nations through the tools available to us.

Unfortunately, as I know you and others will understand, our budget cycle prevents us from announcing our pledge today, let me be clear: the UK remains firmly committed to the multilateral system and to UNHCR.

This year, our contributions have already surpassed last year’s, totalling £91 million ($120 million).

We will continue to provide flexible core funding, to enable the UNHCR to respond swiftly to urgent needs.

We believe flexible core funding is vital to empower UNHCR to make quick decisions where urgent necessary needs arise.

In closing, I want to look forward to the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review in December – a critical opportunity to reflect and strengthen our collective efforts.

We encourage all partners to sustain momentum toward the Global Compact’s goals.

Thank you, High Commissioner.
Ms A O'Reilly v Glasgow City Council: 4102551/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A O’Reilly v Glasgow City Council: 4102551/2019 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e69f4396745eff958ca003/Ms_A_O_Reilly_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_4102551.2019_-_Judgment.pdf).
43 Elm Court, Armfield Crescent, Mitcham, CR4 2JU: LON/00BA/HMV/2025/0003
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Tribunal Judge N O’Brien and Tribunal Member F Macleod MCIEH on 3 November 2025

Read the full decision in 3 Elm Court, Armfield Crescent, Mitcham, CR4 2JU: LON/00BA/HMV/2025/0003 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909fbb89456634d9795fd7c/43_Elm_Court__Determination_3_November_2025__1_.pdf)
Mr O Driver v The Mates Group Ltd: 6018211/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr O Driver v The Mates Group Ltd: 6018211/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bc8ad64ad141d90835347e/Mr_O_Driver_v_The_Mates_Group_Limited_6018211_2024.pdf).
Ms A Core v Hampton’s Emporium (T/a Stanleys Fruit Stores) Ltd: 2402758/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Core v Hampton’s Emporium (T/a Stanleys Fruit Stores) Ltd: 2402758/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6756ee8c7ec19a3516f79a3c/Ms_Alison_Core_v_Hamptom_s_Emporium__trading_as_Stanleys_Fruit_Stores__Ltd_2402758_2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms A Core v Hampton’s Emporium (T/a Stanleys Fruit Stores) Ltd: 2402758/2024 - Certificate of Correction and Corrected Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678a80122080f65f988bd3ac/Ms_A_Core_v_Hampton_s_Emporium__Trading_as_Stanleys_Fruit_Stores__Ltd_-_2402758_2024.pdf).
Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK 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 Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK 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 Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK 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
- 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.
Medisec
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 Medisec 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 Medisec 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
- 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.
Altcourse prison: Action plan
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Altcourse prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.

This action plan is the HMPPS and MoJ response to the HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection of Altcourse prison (7 to 18 July 2025) (https://hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_reports/hmp-altcourse-2/).
Amanda Arrowsmith
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-03)

Amanda Arrowsmith has been a Non-Executive Director of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Board since February 2025. Amanda has a wealth of experience in senior leadership roles within the public and private sectors, with a particular focus on People Strategy, Organisation Development, and Business Transformation. She has led impactful change initiatives in organisations such as the CIPD, where she serves as People & Transformation Director, and has extensive experience in shaping inclusive workplace cultures. Amanda is also an advocate for evidence-based HR practices and has spoken internationally on topics such as ethical and inclusive AI integration in the workplace. Amanda holds additional governance experience and has contributed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in workplaces through strategic advisory roles. She is deeply committed to aligning people practices with organisational outcomes. Amanda holds a MSc in Human Resource Management and is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD

Amanda Arrowsmith has been a Non-Executive Director of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Board since February 2025.

Amanda has a wealth of experience in senior leadership roles within the public and private sectors, with a particular focus on People Strategy, Organisation Development, and Business Transformation.

She has led impactful change initiatives in organisations such as the CIPD, where she serves as People & Transformation Director, and has extensive experience in shaping inclusive workplace cultures. Amanda is also an advocate for evidence-based HR practices and has spoken internationally on topics such as ethical and inclusive AI integration in the workplace.

Amanda holds additional governance experience and has contributed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in workplaces through strategic advisory roles. She is deeply committed to aligning people practices with organisational outcomes.

Amanda holds a MSc in Human Resource Management and is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD
Personal Tax: Offshore Anti-Avoidance legislation
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

This call for evidence seeks to understand and identify areas where the personal tax offshore anti-avoidance rules could be improved or updated.

The government intends to explore options to modernise these rules to remove ambiguity and uncertainty in the legislation, make the rules simpler to apply in practice and ensure these anti-avoidance provisions are effective.

The government would like to hear from taxpayers, agents, representative bodies and other interested parties who have practical insight on these areas.

This Call for Evidence marks the beginning of this process. Responses to this Call for Evidence will be used to inform areas which will be subject to a formal consultation in 2025.
Royton & Crompton School
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 Royton & Crompton School 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 Royton & Crompton School 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:

Staff are also encouraged to attend school in uniform when appropriate in order to promote the schools excellent links with the local cadet forces.

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.
FOI2025-00209: ChatGPT history of ministers in DSIT
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-10)

Response to a freedom of information (FOI) request for the ChatGPT prompts and responses made in an official capacity by the ministers in your department

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (the department) received the following request for information which we responded to under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA):

Please provide any chat GPT prompts and responses made in an official capacity by the ministers in your department since 5 July 2024. If this is going over cost limits, please just provide the data for the Secretary of State.
U5: using biodiesel produced from waste as fuel
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

U5 exemption allows you to store and use biodiesel produced from waste as fuel in portable generators and motor vehicles.

There’s a charge for most waste exemptions

This exemption is in band 2. Read waste exemption charges (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/waste-exemptions-how-to-choose-register-and-pay/waste-exemption-charges) to find out what the charges and charging bands are.

Types of activity you can carry out

These include:
- running a delivery van or tractor on biodiesel produced from waste
- running a portable generator to provide electricity for a power washer
Type of activity you cannot carry out

You cannot use this exemption to use any other type of waste as fuel.

Type of waste you can use

You need to make sure your waste fits within this waste code and the description.

Amount of waste you can use

You can:
- store up to 5,000 litres at any one time at a place owned or occupied by the owner or user of the biodiesel
- store or use up to 1,000 litres of biodiesel in a portable generator or in a motor vehicle at any one time
Key conditions
- the biodiesel must be stored with secondary containment
- if you are using a portable generator, it must have a net rated thermal input of less than 0.4 megawatts (MW)
- if you are using more than one portable generator, the total net rated thermal input of all the portable generators must be less than 0.4MW (for example, four 0.1MW appliances)
- you should not use any more waste than you need to or this will be considered as waste disposal and will not be exempt
Other things you need to know

If you are a private individual running a car on biodiesel made from waste, you do not need to register this exemption, but you must comply with its requirements.

Control of pollution (oil storage) (England) regulations 2001 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/2954/contents/made) will help you decide on the most appropriate form of secondary containment.

Quality biodiesel produced and supplied under the quality protocol (QP) is not waste. You do not need to register this exemption if you burn only quality biodiesel which meets the quality protocol for biodiesel (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/biodiesel-quality-protocol).

U5 related exemptions

You can make biodiesel from waste edible oils and fats under exemption T19: physical and chemical treatment of waste edible oil and fat to produce biodiesel (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/waste-exemption-t19-physical-and-chemical-treatment-of-waste-edible-oil-and-fat-to-produce-biodiesel).

Register a U5 exemption

You need to register this exemption with the Environment Agency if you meet the requirements:

Register an exemption (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-your-waste-exemptions).
Mitie Group Plc
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 Mitie Group Plc 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 Mitie Group Plc 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:

Mitie Military Network Sponsor Army Rugby Union Armed Forces Web Page SSAFA Corporate partner Military Careers Fairs Coach and Mentor 10 days paid leave to CFAVs and Reservists

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Export day old turkey poults to Kenya: certificate 4788
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

Apply online to export day old turkeys to Kenya.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA (#other-ways).

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the following documents:
- guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68400e3f39a53c0dca9fe782/4788NFG.pdf)
- Export day old turkey poults to Kenya: EHC 4788, version 2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc4c7ceed915d0ae91ee8dd/4788EHC_V2.pdf)
- Supplementary page: EHC 4788 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc4c7ed40f0b6385bad9583/4788SUP_V2.pdf)
You must submit a Postcode Schedule (Live Animals) V3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/634eb16fe90e0731aa0fcc7f/Postcode_Schedule__Live_Animals__V3.xlsx) with your application

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/4788EHC)

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).

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68400e3f39a53c0dca9fe782/4788NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export day old turkey poults to Kenya: EHC 4788, version 2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc4c7ceed915d0ae91ee8dd/4788EHC_V2.pdf) and Supplementary page: EHC 4788 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc4c7ed40f0b6385bad9583/4788SUP_V2.pdf).

Upload your application (https://selfservice.daera-ni.gov.uk/Daera/Forms/#/export).

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

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).
L Carroll v SD Administration Ltd: 6009820/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in L Carroll v SD Administration Ltd: 6009820/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6936cab3a6fc97b81e574365/L_Carroll_v_SD_Administration_Ltd_-_6009820_2025_-_Judgment.pdf).