theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
DR ME
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 DR ME 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 DR ME 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 Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

promoting the fact that we are an armed forces-friendly organisation and were set up due to living as a spouse of the armed forces striving to support the employment of Service spouses and partners by utilising the expertise found within this community to help DR ME grow

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.
Arreton St George’s Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-22)

The schools adjudicator’s statutory proposal decision about Arreton St George’s Church of England (Aided) Primary School.

Decision reference: STP661

Type of decision: statutory proposal – not approved

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: primary

Local authority: Isle of Wight Council

Admission authority: governing board
The Bungalow, Great North Road, Hatfield, AL9 6DB: CAM/26UL/HIN/2023/0019
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Eastern Region, Judge Wayte on 12 December 2024

Read the full decision in The Bungalow, Great North Road, Hatfield, AL9 6DB: CAM/26UL/HIN/2023/0019 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67654eb4ff2c870561bde93e/The_Bungalow_Great_North_Road_Hatfield_AL9_6DB_rule_50.pdf).
Envitia 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 Envitia 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 Envitia 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- 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.
Business population estimates
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

This collection brings together all documents relating to business population estimates.

The Business population estimates for the United Kingdom (UK) and regions (BPE) publication provides the only official estimate of the total number of private sector businesses in the UK at the start of each year, with their associated employment and turnover.

Business population estimates are annual statistics. The 2025 edition is an official statistic in development (https://osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/policies/official-statistics-policies/official-statistics-in-development/). Editions published between 2010 and 2023 are accredited official statistics (https://osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/policies/official-statistics-policies/accredited-official-statistics-policy/). Accredited official statistics are called National Statistics in the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007.

The Department’s Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Order 2008: statement of compliance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbt-standards-for-official-statistics/pre-release-access-to-official-statistics-order-2008-statement-of-compliance) sets out the Department for Business and Trade (DBT)’s operational arrangements for giving ministers and officials pre-release access to official statistics once they have attained their final form prior to publication.

This publication differs from other official statistics outputs produced by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) on value-added tax (VAT) traders and pay as you earn (PAYE) employers. The ‘Guide to Business Statistics’ (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/guide-to-business-statistics) sets out the differences. The Business population estimates provide further information by number of employees, legal status, industry and geography.

Published editions

The publication has three main outputs. For headline summary information, refer to the ‘Statistical release’. More detailed data is available in the ‘Detailed tables’, published in accessible Excel format (since 2022) and OpenDocument source format. The ‘Methodology and quality note’ explains how the estimates are calculated and reports on quality and changes in methodology.

The 2025 edition of Business population estimates for the UK and regions was published on 2 October 2025. Future release dates will be announced on the GOV.UK release calendar (https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?content_store_document_type=upcoming_statistics&organisations%5B%5D=department-for-business-and-trade&order=release-date-oldest).

Get in touch

Send comments or feedback about the report to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Air carriers: MOU to transport assistance dogs with their owners
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Fill in this form to agree with APHA how you'll work with an airport in England, Scotland or Wales to carry assistance dogs with their owners.

Before you fill in this memorandum of understanding (MOU) read the guidance on transporting assistance dogs by air (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/air-carriers-transport-pets-and-assistance-dogs#transport-assistance-dogs-with-their-owners) to check if you must carry assistance dogs with their owners.

If you want to change the conditions of an existing MOU, you must fill in this form and send it to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/animal-and-plant-health-agency/about/access-and-opening#imports-animals-and-animal-products) (APHA).

APHA will confirm the MOU in writing.
Adult mental health and wellbeing profile: November 2025 update
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Statistics to support decision making when planning services to improve adult mental health and wellbeing at a local level in England.

The adult mental health and wellbeing profile:
- supports understanding of adult mental health and wellbeing at a local level
- supports an intelligence-based approach to service planning, commissioning and delivery
- provides a set of indicators that allow planners, providers and stakeholders to profile their area and benchmark against similar populations
The November 2025 update includes new data on secondary mental health services on:
- new referrals
- attended contacts
- inpatient stays
The adult mental health and wellbeing profile is classified as official statistics in development (https://osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/policies/official-statistics-policies/official-statistics-in-development/).
TTE Technical (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 TTE Technical (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 TTE Technical (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
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Check if you can get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

List of nationalities that can apply for an ETA.

An ETA allows you to travel to the UK to visit for up to 6 months. Whether you can apply depends on your nationality as shown on your passport.

Who can apply now

Nationalities from the following locations (including associated territories) can apply for an ETA (https://www.gov.uk/eta) now.
- Andorra
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- The Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Belize
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Israel
- Japan
- Kiribati
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macao Special Administrative Region
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Norway
- Oman
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- South Korea
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
- Uruguay
- Vatican City
You can also apply for an ETA (https://www.gov.uk/eta) now if you have a passport issued by Taiwan which includes the number of the identification card issued by the competent authority in Taiwan.

Other nationalities

Other nationalities cannot get an ETA. Check if you need a visa (https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa) instead.
Apollo Logistics 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 Apollo Logistics 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 Apollo Logistics Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored 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.
Open letters between HM Treasury and Bank of England, September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

CPI inflation was 3.8% in July 2025, prompting an open letter from the Governor of the Bank of England to the Chancellor on 18 September 2025. The Chancellor replied to the Governor on 18 September 2025.

The remit for the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) requires an exchange of open letters between the Governor of the Bank of England and the Chancellor of the Exchequer if inflation moves away from the target by more than 1 percentage point in either direction.
EXPP6040 - General examination: removal to specialised premises
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.

Note: This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC.

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
Mr E Wickens v Redwood Technologies Ltd: 6007629/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr E Wickens v Redwood Technologies Ltd: 6007629/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ebea5e632d0f88e8248b33/Mr_E_Wickens_-_v_-_Redwood_Technologies_Ltd___6007629-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
R. Dunham (UK) 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 R. Dunham (UK) 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 R. Dunham (UK) Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Workplace pension participation and savings trends: 2009 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

These annual statistics include detailed breakdowns of the number of savers, and the amount of savings.

This is the latest release of statistics on Workplace Pension Participation and Savings Trends.

This release is the twelfth edition in the series, extends the data series to 2024 and provides new additions to the statistical series.

The latest release offers greater information on the workplace pension participation of all employees, not just those eligible for Automatic Enrolment (AE), as well as more detailed information including on geography, industry and contribution rates.

After years of growth in participation during the roll-out of automatic enrolment, participation rates have stabilised in recent years. Trends in stopping saving levels and contributions have also remained relatively stable.

Full details of the data sources, their key assumptions, limitations and definitions of the statistics are available in the background information and methodology note, published alongside the release.

Read previous statistics on workplace pension participation and saving trends (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/workplace-pension-participation-and-savings-trends).
Convergence Communications 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 Convergence Communications 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 Convergence Communications Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
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.
FCDO Statement: HMA Washington
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office statement on HMA Washington.

In light of the additional information in emails written by Peter Mandelson, the Prime Minister has asked the Foreign Secretary to withdraw him as Ambassador.

The emails show that the depth and extent of Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein is materially different from that known at the time of his appointment.

In particular Peter Mandelson’s suggestion that Jeffrey Epstein’s first conviction was wrongful and should be challenged is new information.

In light of that, and mindful of the victims of Epstein’s crimes, he has been withdrawn as Ambassador with immediate effect.

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
2 Halesowen Road, Halesowen, Birmingham B62 9AA: BIR/00CR/HIN/2023/0053
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Midlands region Judge C Payne (Chair), Mr R Chumley Roberts on 9 May 2024

Read full decision in

2 Halesowen Road, Halesowen, Birmingham B62 9AA- BIR_00CR_HIN_2023_0053 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a09fafe04de3153316a3b8/2_Halesowen_Road__Halesowen__Birmingham_B62_9AA-_BIR_00CR_HIN_2023_0053.pdf)
DWP register of board members’ interests Apr 2024 to Mar 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) register of interests at 31 March 2025.

DWP maintains a register of the private interests held by members of its board.

The purpose of the register is to give board members the mechanism to publicly declare any private interests which may conflict, or may be perceived to conflict, with their public duties.

This document is a record of the private interests declared by the DWP board members for the period April 2024 to March 2025.
Aquilla Digital 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 Aquilla Digital 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 Aquilla Digital Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- 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.
Mrs M Mousavimoayed v Gravitilab Aerospace Services Ltd: 3305642/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M Mousavimoayed v Gravitilab Aerospace Services Ltd: 3305642/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677e54c36f01ae28ab5c04c6/Mrs_M_Mousavimoayed_v_Gravitilab_Aerospace_Services_Ltd_-_3305642-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
COM123001 - Repayments / reallocations: repayment cancellation: introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)


The Repayment Security Authoriser (with the Repayment/Reallocation Authoriser can cancel repayments and reallocations on:
- REDR (Repayments For Authorisation List)
- REAU (Reallocations For Authorisation List)
- RPAU (Repayments For Authorisation List)
- RLAU (Reallocations For Authorisation List)
See COM124000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com124000) onwards for full details of the Repayment Security Authoriser’s function in an office.

You can also stop a repayment by using function SREP (Stop Repayment) before the cut off for processing of repayments, which is 4pm.

The cut off is normally the same day as the repayment is created, but it is 4pm the next working day if the repayment is created on a Saturday, Sunday or a Bank Holiday.

Where you use function SREP successfully to stop a repayment, the case is entered on the ORUR (Overpayments Requiring Urgent Review) work list.

Offices have their own guidance for dealing with the cancellation of payable orders. It is in the OLDC Guide ‘Cancellation of Payable Orders After Issue’.

The material in the OLDC Guide is not repeated here. This section covers only the additional steps you need to take to maintain the company’s COTAX record.

The cancellation of Payable Orders is dealt with in the responsible CT office by the Repayment Security Authoriser or HMRC Payments office as appropriate. Only HMRC Finance can arrange the cancellation of a Bacs repayment.

All cancelled repayments are entered on one of the following work lists:
- LCRP (Cancelled/Rejected Repayments List)
- LCRT (Cancelled Repayment List).
The work list entry shows the reason for the cancellation.

Cancelling a repayment on COTAX sets the Cancelled Repayment Inhibit signal for all Accounting Periods (APs) included in that repayment. You can see the signal using function DAPD (Display AP Details) signals.

For more information about these work lists see COM140000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com140000) onwards and COM126000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com126000) onwards.

Repayments can fail or be cancelled for a variety of reasons. It is important to deal with these cases urgently and correctly.
M&R Plumbing & Heating 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 M&R Plumbing & Heating 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 M&R Plumbing & Heating 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.
Mr A Keech v JTalk Ltd: 3305392/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Keech v JTalk Ltd: 3305392/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6925c5e7aca6213a492dd06c/Mr_A_Keech_v_JTalk_Limited_3305392_2024_Judgment.pdf).
Mr I Bates v SMDG Coachworks Ltd: 2305632/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Bates v SMDG Coachworks Ltd: 2305632/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689dcc9c31afb0b64efc4410/Mr_I_Bates_v_SMDG_Coachworks_Limited_2305632-2024_Judgment_12-08-25.pdf).
A Hindley v TradeSun Ltd: 6010274/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Hindley v TradeSun Ltd: 6010274/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68948bec586f9c936065697c/Andrew_Hindley_v_TradeSun_Limited_-_6010274.2024_-_Judgment_.pdf).
Harper UK (Aberdeen) Ltd v G McEvoy, HM Inspector of Health and Safety: 4107405/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Harper UK (Aberdeen) Ltd v G McEvoy, HM Inspector of Health and Safety: 4107405/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685e5489e44db4975be00b0e/Harper_UK_Aberdeen_Ltd_v._Graham_McEvoy_HM_Inspector_of_Health_and_Safety_-_4107405.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Queen scallop: proposed fisheries management plan consultation
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

Seeking views on the proposed queen scallop fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters and the environmental report on the FMP.

We want to know what you think about the policies and proposed management measures set out in the queen scallop fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters.

Defra developed this proposed FMP.

The FMP sets out plans for the long-term sustainable management of the queen scallop stocks in English waters.

We are also seeking views on an environmental report, which describes the likely environmental impacts of the queen scallop FMP.
Building Control Independent Panel – problem statement
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

​​Following the publication of the government’s Terms of Reference on 13 June 2025, the Building Control Independent Panel are publishing their ‘problem statement’.

​​The Grenfell Tower Inquiry final report recommended that an independent panel was set up to consider recommendations 22 and 23. Those recommendations asked the panel to consider whether to remove commercial interest from building control and move to a national authority model.

​The Terms of Reference (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-control-independent-panel-terms-of-reference) published on 13 June 2025 by government outline the scope of that work. The problem statement outlines the challenges facing the building control sector overall and sets outs the intention to work with stakeholders and the building control profession to consider the questions raised by the Inquiry.

​The statement will shortly be supported by a call for evidence, inviting responses from representative organisations/professions and individuals. This will be published before the end of July and will provide a calendar month for responses.

​The panel have been asked to submit a review to government later this year. The government will consider recommendations and respond early in 2026.
Mr K Coyle v The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust: 2204867/2022 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Coyle v The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust: 2204867/2022 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6319d73ae90e077db807dcd0/Mr_K_Coyle_vs_The_Royal_Marsden_NHS_Foundation_Trust.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr K Coyle v The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust: 2204867/2022 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6343db40e90e0709d32dc31d/Mr_K_Coyle_vs_The_Royal_Marsden_NHS_Foundation_Trust....pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr K Coyle v The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust: 2204867/2022 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66cd8b45f04c14b05511b302/Mr_K_Coyle_v_The_Royal_Marsden_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_2204867-2022.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr K Coyle v The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust: 2204867/2022 and Others - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6798d0904686aac1586063ea/Mr_K_Coyle_v_The_Royal_Marsden_NHS_Foundation_Trust__2202063-2022__2204867-2022__2207889-2022__2201653-2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr K Coyle v The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust: 2204867/2022 and Others - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d7f2651d56337f06b11f36/Mr_K_Coyle_v_The_Royal_Marsden_NHS_Foundation_Trust__2202063-2022___Others_-_Reconsideration.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr K Coyle v The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust: 2204867/2022 and Others - Corrected Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6821f00dc66deec8488f7f3d/Mr_K_Coyle_v_The_Royal_Marsden_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_2202063-2022__2204867-2022__2207889-2022__2201653-2023_-_Corrected_.pdf).
Product Safety Report: LED Moon Light sold via Amazon (2504-0188)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Product Safety Report for LED Moon Light presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: LED Moon Light sold via Amazon

Hazard: This product presents a serious fire risk as the fuse is incorrectly rated for the product.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the fuse is incorrectly rated for the product and contains no granular filler. In the event of a power surge or fault, the plug may overheat and catch fire. Additionally, the pins on the plug are too close to the periphery of the product.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2504-0188

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Tom Dodd
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Tom Dodd arrived in Moscow as British Minister and was the Deputy Head of Mission in 2022-2025.  His career has spanned roles in the Cabinet Office; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Home Office and House of Commons, principally in inter-agency co-ordination, security and analysis, including on Russia-facing issues. His previous postings include:  Helsinki (HM Ambassador, 2018-21) Kabul (Chargé and Deputy Ambassador) and Basra (Deputy Consul General).  Tom has degrees in history and in international relations.  He is of Danish, English, Irish, German and four other country descent. 2018 – 2021 FCDO, Helsinki, British Ambassador to the Republic of Finland 2016 – 2017 FCO, Head, Counter Terrorism Department 2013 – 2015 FCO, Head, South East Asia Department 2011 – 2012 Cabinet Office, Deputy Chief Assessments Staff, Joint Intelligence Organisation 2009 – 2010 Kabul, Deputy Ambassador 2007 – 2008 Home Office, Head of Border and Visa Policy, UK Border Agency 2006 – 2007 Home Office, International Delivery Director & Europe Director, Immigration and Nationality Directorate 2005 Home Office, Deputy Director, European Policy, Immigration and Nationality Directorate 2005 Cabinet Office, Desk Officer, Civil Contingencies Secretariat 2004 Basra, Deputy Consul General 2001 – 2003 Cabinet Office, Desk Officer (Asia & Middle East), Overseas and Defence Secretariat 1998 – 2001 Cabinet Office, Desk Officer (Asia), Joint Intelligence Organisation 1991 – 1998 House of Commons Research Service, Assistant and later Senior Clerk, International Affairs and Defence Section Social media links Follow Tom Dodd on Twitter

Tom Dodd arrived in Moscow as British Minister and was the Deputy Head of Mission in 2022-2025. His career has spanned roles in the Cabinet Office; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Home Office and House of Commons, principally in inter-agency co-ordination, security and analysis, including on Russia-facing issues. His previous postings include: Helsinki (HM Ambassador, 2018-21) Kabul (Chargé and Deputy Ambassador) and Basra (Deputy Consul General). Tom has degrees in history and in international relations. He is of Danish, English, Irish, German and four other country descent.

Social media links

Follow Tom Dodd on Twitter (https://twitter.com/TomDoddFCDO1)
CAPI13050 - Control procedures on importation of fresh fruit and vegetables: general
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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Regulation 1580/2007 covers the entry price system for certain fresh fruit and vegetables.