theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Influenza vaccines marketed in the UK
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Influenza vaccines marketed in the UK for 2025 to 2026, including ovalbumin content.

This table lists all of the vaccines that are marketed in the UK for the 2025 to 2026 flu vaccination season, including ovalbumin content.

For information on the use of influenza vaccines in egg allergic individuals please see the green book influenza chapter 19 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/influenza-the-green-book-chapter-19).
Understanding and addressing inequalities in air quality
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

A UK-wide project looking at inequalities in air quality exposure and the impact on people’s health.

The ‘Air Quality Inequalities Project’ shares the first-hand experiences of people most affected by inequalities in air quality exposure and the multiple factors that contribute to poor health and wellbeing outcomes. It also outlines the challenges and opportunities for those with responsibility for reducing inequalities.

This will help us all target our policies, investment and interventions to improve the health of society as a whole, but especially those most disadvantaged.
The opportunities for commercial and institutional eCooking: lessons from Nepal
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

This working paper focuses on the opportunities for electric cooking in commercial, industrial and institutional (CI&I) settings.

Abstract

This working paper focuses on the opportunities for electric cooking in commercial, industrial and institutional (CI&I) settings, drawing on findings from 2 recent MECS funded studies in Nepal.

The studies explored the potential for eCooking transitions in CI&I settings, focussing particularly on different categories of commercial organisations (e.g. restaurants and hotels) and institutions (e.g. schools and hospitals). Industrial cooking, where food is prepared and processed within industry to provide ready-to-eat meals and semi prepared products (Sonesson et al., 2005), was not a primary focus for the Nepal studies and as such is not directly addressed by this working paper although the sector remains a key area of enquiry for the MECS programme.

The focus of the 2 studies responded to a clear gap identified by MECS ‘Jigsaw to scale up’ research in Nepal, which noted that while progress was being made with residential (or household) level eCooking, the opportunities for commercial and institutional level transitions had been overlooked. CI&I eCooking in Nepal has potentially unique benefits such as greater scope to use daytime surplus electricity loads while certain categories of CI&I organisation already benefit from differentiated tariffs for daytime electricity use. Many CI&I organisations in Nepal use LPG and firewood for cooking, suggesting eCooking transitions could also be financially beneficial. Successive LPG price hikes in 2023 are set to continue and MECS research has shown sizable cost savings at the household level when switching from purchased firewood to eCooking (ESMAP, 2020).

This paper is part of the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) Programme.

Citation

Sieff R and Todd JF. The opportunities for commercial and institutional eCooking: lessons from Nepal MECS Working Paper 2024

Links

The opportunities for commercial and institutional eCooking: lessons from Nepal (https://mecs.org.uk/publications/the-opportunities-for-commercial-and-institutional-ecooking-lessons-from-nepal/)
Language programmes evaluation: interim report
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Interim findings from an evaluation of the delivery of 4 programmes that support language provision in schools in England.

The evaluation focuses on the:
- Language Assistants Programme
- Language Hubs
There is also consideration for the:
- German Promotion Project
- UK-German Connection
This work was commissioned to explore the implementation of these programmes, their ongoing delivery and any perceived impact.

We conducted surveys, interviews and focus groups with pupils, teachers, language assistants and German expert mentors. Case studies and initial results from this fieldwork are presented and discussed.
Design hearing decision: O/0787/24
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 16 August 2024.

Design Decision O/0787/24 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66c5bc0129be2af083dd2786/o078724.pdf)

Every effort is made to ensure design hearing decisions have been accurately recorded, but some errors may have been introduced during conversion for the web.

Copies of any documents annexed to a decision are available from:

Tribunal SectionIntellectual Property OfficeConcept HouseCardiff RoadNewportSouth WalesNP10 8QQ
DIVENCE PENTA lyophilisate and solvent for emulsion for injection – SPC change
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC).

Following monitoring of pharmacovigilance data, the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) for DIVENCE PENTA lyophilisate and solvent for emulsion for injection has been updated:

A temporary mild reduction in milk production, feed intake and activity may uncommonly be observed in dairy cows, mostly after the first dose.

No medicine is 100% risk free, the SPC includes information on what adverse events have been known to occur following administration of a particular product, these can be found in either section Adverse events (3.6) or Adverse reactions (4.6).

Any veterinary medicinal product which is authorised for marketing in the United Kingdom will have its Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) available on our Product Information Database (https://www.vmd.defra.gov.uk/productinformationdatabase/).

All updates to SPCs other than template changes, are published in the medicine updates section of VMD Connect (https://www.vmdconnect.uk/medicines-update).
Northern Ireland Index of Services: Quarter 2 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

Quarterly index of the Northern Ireland private sector services output.

The Index of Services (IOS) is an Accredited Official Statistics survey designed to measure changes in quarterly output for the services sector. The sampling frame used is Inter-departmental Business Register (IDBR). A stratified sampling technique known as the Neyman Allocation is used. The overall Index of Services is calculated by weighting together industry level indices that describe the activity of an industry sector using the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC). Weights are based on the relative share of regional GVA on an annual basis. The Experimental Northern Ireland Retail Sales Index Statistic, which refers to the change in output with the private retail service industries (SIC 47-Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles) is included within this publication as it is a subset of IOS.
SGSELSG7020 - Identifying goods requiring a specific licence
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

Step 3

Are the goods listed in ( https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-strategic-export-control-lists-the-consolidated-list-of-strategic-military-and-dual-use-items-that-require-export-authorisation ) the strategic export control lists?

Yes/not sure go to SGSELSG7030

No go to SGSELSG7040
Mr W Matthaus v Equiniti Solutions Ltd and others: 2409680/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr W Matthaus v Equiniti Solutions Ltd and others: 2409680/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65fda6bda6c0f70011ef9306/Mr_W_Matthaus_v_Equiniti_Solutions_Limited___others_-_2409680_2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr W Matthaus v Equiniti Solutions Ltd and others: 2409680/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6696847049b9c0597fdafdf3/Mr_W_Matthaus_v_Equiniti_Solutions_Limited___others__-_2409680_2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr W Matthaus v Equiniti Solutions Ltd: 2409680/2023 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677fd40422a085c5ff5c0535/Mr_W_Matthaus_v_Equiniti_Solutions_Limited_-_2409680_2023.pdf).
Design hearing decision: O/0117/23
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 3 February 2023.

Decision decision O/0117/23 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63e4a54cd3bf7f05bbe77fbe/o011723.pdf)

Every effort is made to ensure design hearing decisions have been accurately recorded, but some errors may have been introduced during conversion for the web.

Copies of any documents annexed to a decision are available from:

Tribunal SectionIntellectual Property OfficeConcept HouseCardiff RoadNewportSouth WalesNP10 8QQ
Encore Enterprises 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 Encore Enterprises 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 Encore Enterprises 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 Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers -Supporting the children from military families in their music and arts making activities inside and outside of school

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.
ARTG8060 - First-tier and Upper Tribunals: Introduction: Definitions
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-22)


An applicant is a person making an application to the Tribunal, such as applying to be allowed to bring a late appeal or for permission to an issue an information notice.

An appellant is the person who starts proceedings, by appealing to the tribunal. This definition can include HMRC if we bring proceedings, for example by appealing against the decision of the FTT.A respondent means HMRC, where the appellant is not HMRC. If HMRC brings the proceedings the respondent is the person against whom proceedings are brought or to whom proceedings relate. A party to the proceedings is a person who is an appellant or respondent in proceedings before the tribunal
Notice to exporters 2025/10: update to open general export licence
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

The open general export licence oil and gas exploration: dual-use items has been updated to correct the permitted destinations.

The notice advises on a correction to the permitted destinations on the Open general export licence oil and gas exploration: dual-use items.

The notices to exporters collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/notices-to-exporters) brings together all published notices.
Miss S Naidu v Body Shop International Ltd (In Administration) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 2303693/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S Naidu v Body Shop International Ltd (In Administration) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 2303693/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680a42a06d6ac02ee99d846a/Miss_S_Naidu_v_1__Body_Shop_International_Limited__In_Administration__2__Secretary_of_State_for_Business_and_Trade_2303693-2024_Judgment_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Marine licensing: Standardisation of Post-Consent Environmental Monitoring for Wind Farms in English Waters
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-16)

Guidance for offshore wind developers on post-consent monitoring standards.

This guidance does not aim to suggest what must be monitored, but rather how surveys must be completed through standardised methodology for collecting data, and standardised approaches to recording and storing data across six environmental receptors. Standardisation will be applied to wind farms within MMO jurisdiction and is focused on post-consent monitoring, which the MMO has the most ability to influence and where data is readily available to the MMO.

Can you help improve this guidance? Complete our short survey. (https://forms.office.com/e/1xqssrbgc0)
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
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 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust 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 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Reedsfield Care 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 Reedsfield Care 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 Reedsfield Care 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.
Brace Digital 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 Brace Digital 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 Brace Digital 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:
- 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.
Cumbria's Museum of Military Life
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 Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life 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 Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life 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.
Friends of the Royal British Legion Band of Wales
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 Friends of the Royal British Legion Band of Wales 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 Friends of the Royal British Legion Band of Wales 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 Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Standguide Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Standguide Group recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Your Emotional Support Service
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 Your Emotional Support Service 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 Your Emotional Support Service 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
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- 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.
GLD staff recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

GLD colleagues awarded OBE in King's Birthday Honours 2025

We are delighted to share that 2 GLD colleagues have been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list.

Alasdair Wallace, until the end of 2024, was Head of the Civil, Family, Court and Tribunals team for GLD’s Ministry of Justice Legal Advisers.

He played a key role in making sure the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) are accessible and understandable for the millions of people who use them to navigate the civil courts. Alasdair has helped to improve the clarity of all 58 sets of amendments to the CPR over the past 16 years. He is highly regarded by colleagues for his knowledge and generosity.

Alasdair reflects:

I’m hugely honoured, and humbled, to be recognised for my services to the operation of civil justice; but the services are far from being mine alone, and this honour recognises the enormous contribution of the talented and committed colleagues I have worked with over many years.

While my career found an anchor in civil procedure and the Civil Procedure Rules, there is also a far wider area of contribution, to civil justice in the sense of the non-criminal courts and tribunals.

The work done by the dedicated professionals in the Civil, Family, Courts and Tribunals team plays a vital part in ensuring that the non-criminal system runs as smoothly as possible, benefiting citizens and businesses alike across the country.

Piers Le Marquand works in GLD’s Department for Transport Legal Advisory team.

He was instrumental in delivering the Autonomous Vehicles Act 2024 which is critical for the safe introduction of self-driving cars to Britain’s roads. He has been praised for his deft interpretation of the law, working extensively with international partners, and creating an inclusive work environment that delivers on behalf of citizens.

Piers reflects:

It was a huge surprise to me to get this award. Working in the civil service is always collaborative, and I regard it as recognition of the team work with fellow civil servants in the Government Legal Department and DfT.

I have worked with wonderful colleagues in my 20 years in the civil service, most recently on self-driving vehicles projects and legal knowledge management.

Susanna McGibbon, Treasury Solicitor and Permanent Secretary of GLD, says:

On behalf of the Executive Team and all at GLD, I would like to offer our congratulations to Alasdair Wallace and Piers le Marquand who have been given the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).

They have both made an exceptional contribution to GLD and to public service more widely. It is always great to see colleagues recognised for their work.
Grey Fox Security Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Grey Fox Security Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
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.
Egg Packers Survey NI November 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

Size and performance of the egg processing sector in Northern Ireland

The Egg Packers survey provides information to estimate the size and performance of the egg processing sector in Northern Ireland as well as on the structure of the egg packing sector, on the population of laying hens and on the egg production systems used.
Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

This data details gifts received and given by ministers in their ministerial capacity valued at more than £140, and of hospitality above de minimis levels received by ministers in their ministerial capacity.

This data details gifts received and given by ministers in their ministerial capacity valued at more than £140, and of hospitality above de minimis levels received by ministers in their ministerial capacity.
SDLTM09770 - SDLT - higher rates for additional dwellings: Condition A - Para 3(2) Sch 4ZA FA2003
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)


Condition A is that the chargeable consideration for the purchase of a single dwelling must be equal to or more than £40,000 for the transaction to be a higher rates transaction.

Where only a share in a property is acquired, the £40,000 limit applies to the value of the interest acquired and not to the total value of the property. The £40,000 is not an allowance or a 0% tax band; if the chargeable consideration is equal to or more than £40,000 then the relevant higher rates apply to the whole chargeable consideration.
HMPPS response: A review of work and training provision in adult prisons - HMIP thematic inspection
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

HMPPS response to the HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) thematic report.

This action plan provides the HMPPS and Ministry of Justice response to ‘Just passing time’: A review of work and training provision in adult prisons thematic inspection by HM Inspectorate of Prisons (https://hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_reports/just-passing-time-a-review-of-work-and-training-provision-in-adult-prisons/) published October 2025.
CH150500 - Penalties for Failure to Pay on Time: Overview
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)


The law requires a person to pay their tax, or tax which they are required to send to HMRC, on or before the due date. When a person fails to pay the full amount of tax by the due date, they may become liable to a penalty or penalties.

Penalties for failing to pay on time under Schedule 56 FA09 currently only apply to
- Pay as you Earn (PAYE), National Insurance Contributions (NIC) and Student Loan deductions
- Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
- Bank Payroll Tax (BPT)
- Registered Pension Scheme (RPS)
- Income tax and Capital Gains Tax (IT & CGT)
- Machine Games Duty (MGD)
- Annual Tax on Envelope Dwelling (ATED)
- Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL)
- Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT)
- Excise Duties - excise goods for use on a ship, aircraft or train as stores
For the purposes of this guidance ‘tax’ includes PAYE, NICs and other duties, and ‘assessment’ includes determination and decision.

A person may be liable to a penalty if they fail to pay on time, unless they
- have a reasonable excuse for not doing so, and
- make payment in full without unreasonable delay after the excuse ends.
The penalty is calculated differently depending on the tax involved and the length of time that the tax is outstanding. Broadly the types of penalty are
- a default penalty for the basic failure to pay in full and on time, and
- one or more further penalties if the failure continues beyond 6 or 12 months or in the case of excise duty, SDIL and PPT 5 or 11 months.
The amount of the penalty is a percentage of the tax that is unpaid at the due date. The calculation is different for annual tax periods and monthly or quarterly tax periods. The penalty regime is progressive, which means that an amount of unpaid tax may attract more than one penalty if the failure continues beyond certain dates.

When a person has incurred a penalty for failure to pay in full and on time, we issue a penalty assessment. The person can appeal and is entitled to a review. Where necessary the appeal will be heard by the tribunal.

In certain circumstances, we can agree to defer a penalty or agree to a special reduction, see CH170000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch170000).

The penalty provisions in Sections 100 to 103 of TMA 1970 do not apply to a penalty under Schedule 56 FA 2009.

Late payment penalties due for VAT from 1 January 2023 fall under Schedule 26 FA21 and will apply to ITSA from April 2026. Guidance can be found at CH193000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch193000)

FA09/SCH56
Further updated rules and guide for energy code modification appeals
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

The Competition and Markets Authority  (CMA) is consulting further on proposed new procedural rules and guidance for energy code modification appeals. It may be of particular interest to regulators, consumer representative bodies and businesses as well as their legal and other advisers.

The CMA is consulting further on updated draft rules and guidance for energy code modification appeals to the CMA to replace the prior rules (CC10) and guide (CC11).

This consultation follows from the CMA’s draft rules of procedure and guidance for energy code modification appeals consultation (https://connect.cma.gov.uk/updated-rules-and-guide-for-energy-code-modification-appeals) which took place from 23 July to 3 September 2024.

This second consultation seeks the views of interested parties on the CMA’s proposed changes to the draft updated Rules and Guide to take into account changes to the Energy Act 2004 introduced since the July consultation by the commencement of section 201 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/52/section/201) and Schedule 14 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/52/schedule/14) of the Energy Act 2023.

Personal data

When handling personal data (like your contact details), we comply with data protection law, as set out in the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 and other law designed to protect sensitive information.

For more information about the CMA’s statutory functions, how the CMA processes personal data and your rights relating to that personal data (including your right to complain), please see the CMA’s Personal Information Charter (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority/about/personal-information-charter).
Michelle Dyson
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

Michelle Dyson was Director General for Adult Social Care from May 2021 to July 2025. Her previous roles included: Director of Qualification, Curriculum and Extra Curricular in the Department for Education Director of Early Years and Childcare in the Department for Education Director of Children, Families and Disadvantage in the Department for Work and Pensions Disability Director in the Department for Work and Pensions

Michelle Dyson was Director General for Adult Social Care from May 2021 to July 2025.

Her previous roles included:
- Director of Qualification, Curriculum and Extra Curricular in the Department for Education
- Director of Early Years and Childcare in the Department for Education
- Director of Children, Families and Disadvantage in the Department for Work and Pensions
- Disability Director in the Department for Work and Pensions