theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
West Suffolk Council
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 West Suffolk Council 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 West Suffolk Council 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:

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.
Hydrogen blending into the GB gas transmission network
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

This consultation seeks stakeholder views to inform government’s understanding of the potential strategic and economic value of blending hydrogen into the GB gas transmission network.

This consultation seeks to gather evidence to help inform our assessment of the potential strategic and economic value of blending hydrogen into the existing GB gas transmission network. It sets out our assessment of the aspects of commercial, market, technical and billing arrangements that would be needed to accommodate hydrogen blending into gas transmission networks, should blending be supported and enabled by government.

It also considers the implications for existing end users of gas directly connected to the transmission network and developments across Europe in relation to the EU Hydrogen and Decarbonised Gas Market Package. We are seeking stakeholder views on this current assessment of blending, including the economic analysis and whether any complexities and challenges could be mitigated.

The consultation is open to all, but we expect it to be of most interest to stakeholders involved in the hydrogen economy and natural gas networks, including:
- hydrogen producers
- hydrogen consumers
- gas transporters
- gas shippers
- gas consumers
- storage operators
- investors
- consumer champions
- trade associations
- academics
Read our consultation privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/desnz-consultations-privacy-notice/privacy-notice-relating-to-consultation-responses-received-by-desnz).
Firefighters pensions: member contribution structure
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

The government is consulting on proposed updates to the Firefighters' Pensions Scheme member contribution structure.

The government is consulting on amendments to the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme (England) Regulations 2014 to:
- achieve the target yield over 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2027, and future valuation periods
- update the member contribution structure to encourage scheme participation and reduce opt-outs
- ensure the member contribution structure is administratively sustainable
- ensure due regard to the Public Sector Equality Duty.
Vaccine preventable bacteria section request form
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

Form (R3) for identification of Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, bordetella, diphtheria and tetanus.

Send completed forms with samples to:

Bacteriology reference department (BRD)

UK Health Security Agency61 Colindale AvenueLondonNW9 5EQ

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx (staffed from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)

DX address UKHSA Colindale Bacteriology, DX 6530002

Specimen submission guidelines can be found in the BRD user manual (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bacteriology-reference-department-brd-user-manual).
A Weglarz  v The Best Solutions Hull Ltd: 1806116/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Weglarz v The Best Solutions Hull Ltd: 1806116/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68de63e8ef1c2f72bc1e4d2b/Adrian_Weglarz_v_The_Best_Solutions_Hull_Limited_-1806116-2024-Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
The future of UK maritime: Skills, Technology and Sustainability
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

From cutting edge technology to supporting the seafarers of tomorrow - the groundbreaking work of the MCA and how it contributes to the future of maritime and sustainability has been under the spotlight this week.

As part of London International Shipping Week (LISW), yesterday the Maritime and Coastguard Agency hosted The Future of UK Maritime: Skills, Technology and Sustainability at the House of Lords. With around 150 guests in attendance, the event was an opportunity to engage with experts across the MCA, highlighting why the UK is at the forefront of maritime regulations, innovation and technology.

An opening address from MCA Chief Executive Virginia McVea shared updates on how the MCA ensures customers of the UK Flag receive dedicated and specialised service provided by technical experts travelling across the globe, and outlined how the MCA continues its collaboration with business, tackling the significant challenges facing the industry.

Updates were then provided from policy leads about their wide-ranging work, including initiatives to support future seafarers, the pioneering of alternative fuel options, and an overview of smart shipping and autonomous operations.

The ongoing success of the UK Flag and the advantages it offers to ship owners globally was the penultimate talk of the afternoon, before MCA Chairman Lord Simon Stevens brought the event to a close, acknowledging the UK Government’s dedication to seafarers, future fuels and ambitious decarbonisation targets.

Chief Executive Virginia McVea said:

The MCA is behind a breadth of work that is driving the evolution of the maritime industry forward, including advancements in navigation and drift modelling, the Maritime Safety Information service, Shipping Forecast, and paving the way for vessels running on alternative fuels.

Our event at LISW has given just a snapshot of how the MCA is enabling industry and working towards a future that is sustainable, innovative and technology-driven, with the safety and welfare of seafarers a continued and key priority.

LISW continues with a range of events including Clean Maritime Day 2025, which will feature project displays, and industry-led and panel discussions on the future of clean maritime. Earlier this week, the Department for Transport announced £448m for the next phase of UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) funding and the Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy.

Now in its twelfth year, LISW provides an opportunity for leaders, experts, and innovators from across the globe to showcase world-class advancements in the maritime sector as well as serving as a platform to discuss key issues affecting the constantly evolving shipping industry.
CH228900 - How to do a compliance check: information powers: excise information notice: the notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.

The SEES Excise information notice is under product code IIP31.

Guidance about serving the notice is at CH23340 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch23340) and CH229250 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch229250).

If you find any mistakes in the notice either before you give it or after it has been given, see CH23460 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch23460).
British Embassy Zagreb
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

The British Embassy in Zagreb maintains and develop relations between the UK and Croatia.

Find out more on our UK and Croatia news page (https://www.gov.uk/world/croatia/news)

We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Croatia. You can access UK government services while in Croatia (https://www.gov.uk/world/croatia).

Read the latest information on the rights and status for UK nationals living in Europe (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-europe) and our practical guidance on living in Croatia (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-croatia).

If you’re travelling in Croatia, see our Croatia travel advice (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/croatia).

Getting help

If you cannot get the support you need from local services, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help British people abroad.

We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone’s:
- ill, injured, or involved in a crime
- with a British person who’s died
Get help from FCDO (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/croatia/british-embassy-zagreb)

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document) if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen (https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport), damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

Apply online for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document).

If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.

If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before

If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen (https://www.gov.uk/check-british-citizen).

If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-zagreb#contact-us).

Other consular services

Marriage and civil partnerships

We can issue certificates of no impediment, affirmations or affidavits of marital status and, in some circumstances, perform a marriage or civil partnership for British nationals. For information on getting married in Croatia and to access services, see getting married abroad (https://www.gov.uk/marriage-abroad). Please see the Croatia marriage pack (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/croatia-marriage-pack) for detailed information on how to apply for marriage documents at the British Embassy in Croatia.

Notarial and documentary services

See the full list of notarial and documentary services for British people abroad (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/documents-for-british-people-abroad).

Consular fees

See the full list of consular fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consular-services-fees).
R Dunn v Downey’s Seafood Ltd: 6010538/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in R Dunn v Downey’s Seafood Ltd: 6010538/2025 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685d3decf85b4b993fd752bb/R_Dunn_v_Downey_s_Seafood_Limited_6010538.25_Judgment.pdf).
Forensic Information Databases annual report 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

The report includes information on the National Fingerprint Database policing collections and the National DNA Database.

The report highlights the continued value of fingerprints and DNA in solving crimes and the part these biometrics play in bringing offenders to justice, keeping the public safe and preventing harm to potential future victims.

The aim of the strategy board is to provide governance and oversight for the operation of the national DNA and fingerprint databases.

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

Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy)
Nicola Leahey
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Nicola was infected with Hepatitis C through blood transfusions. Nicola has been a strong advocate for the patient voice throughout a long career in the NHS, including 30 years as a senior manager and serving 9 years as an NHS Trust Lead Governor. Nicola is a core participant to the Inquiry and has been a ‘lived experience’ member of the Infected Blood Psychological Service, and has supported the design and rollout of the service.

- Nicola was infected with Hepatitis C through blood transfusions.
- Nicola has been a strong advocate for the patient voice throughout a long career in the NHS, including 30 years as a senior manager and serving 9 years as an NHS Trust Lead Governor.
- Nicola is a core participant to the Inquiry and has been a ‘lived experience’ member of the Infected Blood Psychological Service, and has supported the design and rollout of the service.
Trent Security
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 Trent Security 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 Trent Security 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
- 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.
Pamela Kelly QPM
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Pamela Kelly QPM has recently retired as a police officer, having served 30 years and reached the rank of Chief Constable of Gwent Police between August 2019 and September 2024. Appointment: 17 September 2025 Term ends: 16 September 2028 The register disclosing Members’ interests is here.

Pamela Kelly QPM has recently retired as a police officer, having served 30 years and reached the rank of Chief Constable of Gwent Police between August 2019 and September 2024.

Appointment: 17 September 2025 Term ends: 16 September 2028

The register disclosing Members’ interests is here. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ome-review-body-members-register-of-interests)
University of Chester
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 University of Chester 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 University of Chester 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:

-Maintain commitment to UNISWIS membership -Act as independent chair of the Cheshire armed forces covenant partnership committee meetings

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.
Professor Gillian Peele
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

Professor Gillian Peele is an Emeritus Fellow of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford and an Emeritus Associate Professor of Politics in the University of Oxford where she taught politics from 1975 until 2016. She is the author of a number of works on British, American and comparative government including ‘Governing the UK,’ (2004) and (with David Hine) ‘The Regulation of Standards in British Public Life: Doing the Right Thing?’ (2016). From 2013 until 2019 she was  an independent member of the House of Lords Appointments Commission (HOLAC). Professor Peele was appointed to the Committee on Standards in Public Life on 1 August 2021 for a five-year term and was subsequently appointed to the Ethics and Integrity Commission in October 2015.

Professor Gillian Peele is an Emeritus Fellow of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford and an Emeritus Associate Professor of Politics in the University of Oxford where she taught politics from 1975 until 2016. She is the author of a number of works on British, American and comparative government including ‘Governing the UK,’ (2004) and (with David Hine) ‘The Regulation of Standards in British Public Life: Doing the Right Thing?’ (2016). From 2013 until 2019 she was an independent member of the House of Lords Appointments Commission (HOLAC).

Professor Peele was appointed to the Committee on Standards in Public Life on 1 August 2021 for a five-year term and was subsequently appointed to the Ethics and Integrity Commission in October 2015.
VATREVCON39100 - How the construction reverse charge works: Adjustments to consideration: Concessions
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)


Where a supplier offers a credit or contingent discount, if both parties agree the concession in paragraph 18.2.1 of VAT guide (VAT Notice 700) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-guide-notice-700#credits-and-debts), which allows both parties not to make VAT adjustments, the concession can be applied to reverse charge adjustments.

Where these conditions are not met, the supplier will need to issue a credit note to the customer with a note on it to show that the reverse charge applies and showing the reduction in the VAT their customer has to pay to HMRC. The supplier must include the reduction in the value of the supply on the VAT return for the period in which the credit note was issued.

In this situation, the customer will need to adjust the amount of output VAT due (as shown on the supplier’s credit note) by reducing the total VAT due in the VAT return for the period in which the credit note was issued. They will also need to adjust the amount of input VAT in the same VAT return, in accordance with any input tax adjustment calculations that apply (such as partial exemption methods). The customer must include the reduction in the value of the supply in the VAT return for the period in which the credit note is issued.

If the original supply was accounted for under a self-billing or authenticated receipts system then it will be for the customer rather than the supplier to generate the credit note.
Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

The Ministerial Code requires the Cabinet Office to publish a monthly Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality.  This page brings together the documents relating to that Register

The Ministerial Code (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministerial-code) requires the Cabinet Office to publish a monthly Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality including details of gifts received and given by ministers in their ministerial capacity valued at more than £140, and details of hospitality above de minimis levels received by ministers in their ministerial capacity. As outlined in the Code, the monthly Register includes more information about ministers’ hospitality to align more closely with the parliamentary registers: specifically, the nature and where possible the estimated value of the hospitality.
Environmental permit applications: list of decisions
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

View the final permit decisions that the Environment Agency has made on applications for environmental permits for July 2025

The Environment Agency publish a monthly report that contains all the environmental permit decisions that have been made for the previous month.

You can search the spreadsheet by pressing Ctrl and F together, a search box will then appear. This will allow you to type in a key word or a post code and search the spreadsheet.

View a copy of a final permit

Any permit that the Environment Agency issues is made available on the public registers. If you would like to see a copy of the final permit you can request it:
- via the online public register (https://www.gov.uk/access-the-public-register-for-environmental-information)
- by emailing the Environment Agency at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
- by calling the Environment Agency on 03708 506 506 to make an appointment; you can view the public register in an office near you
Industrial Emissions Directive permits

You can also view all of the permits issued for sites under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).
Family court statistics quarterly: April to June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

Volume of cases dealt with by family courts over time, with statistics also broken down for the main types of case involved.

This report presents the latest statistics on type and volume of cases that are received and processed through the family court system of England and Wales in the second quarter of 2025 (April to June).

The material contained within this publication was formerly contained in Court Statistics Quarterly (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/court-statistics-quarterly), a publication combining Civil, Family and Criminal court statistics.

Pre-release access

In addition to Ministry of Justice (MOJ) professional and production staff, pre-release access to the quarterly statistics of up to 24 hours is granted to the following postholders:

Ministry of Justice

Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice; Minister of State; Parliamentary Under Secretary of State; Lords spokesperson; Permanent Secretary; Private Secretaries (across 5 offices); Special Advisor inbox;

Head of News; Head of Communications at the Office for Public Guardian; Deputy Director of Strategy and Central Services at the Office of the Public Guardian; Deputy Head of News; Chief Press Officer; Senior Press Officer; Press Officer;

Director General, Performance, Strategy and Analysis Group; Director General, Policy and Strategy Group; Family Justice Director; Deputy Director, Family Justice policy; Deputy Director, Family Justice System Improvement; Head of Family Justice System Improvement; Head of Marriage and Divorce Law; Head of Marriage, Divorce and Public Law.

His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS)

Chief Executive; Chief Financial Officer; Director of Operations; Deputy Director, Family Operations; Deputy Director, National Operational Services; Head of Operational Performance; Head of Family Modernisation and Improvement; Head of Communications & Engagement, Civil, Family and Tribunals.
Christopher Richardson v Oldham Council: [2025] UKUT 248 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Smith on 24 July 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-GOR (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b039cd3ef8543881a4f156/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-GOR_.pdf).

Judicial Summary

The Appellant’s application to renew his licence to sell animals as pets, under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018, was refused by the Respondent as it was not satisfied that the Appellant would adhere to the licence conditions. The First-tier Tribunal dismissed the appeal and upheld the decision of the Respondent. Permission to appeal was granted by the First-tier Tribunal on the question of whether the Respondent should have prepared policy documents to interpret the statutory guidance on licensing, the contents of which was disputed by the Appellant and gave rise to the decision to refuse his licence application. Appeal dismissed – no material error of law in the First-tier Tribunal decision. No obligation on local authority to produce guidance to interpret Statutory Guidance.
Support for the Government of Yemen: joint communiqué
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

Minister Falconer has launched a new initiative to support the Government of Yemen. The programme will support a peaceful, prosperous and secure future for the people of Yemen.

On 20 January 2025 Hamish Falconer, Minister for North Africa and the Middle East visited the United Nations to call for full implementation of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. He also announced the launch of a UK-led initiative to provide financial and political support for Yemen’s future.

Known as ‘TAFFY’, the initiative will include a technical assistance fund, and bring the international community together to support governance in Yemen.

This document is the UK-Yemen joint communiqué following the co-hosted event for establishing international support for the Government of Yemen.

Read the related press release: Gaza ceasefire “moment of hope”, UK Minister to tell UN - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/gaza-ceasefire-moment-of-hope-uk-minister-to-tell-un).
Equiptest 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 Equiptest 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 Equiptest 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.
APHA test fees for export, captive avian import and ABC
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Fees for testing animals for disease for export purposes, importing captive birds and Animal Breeding Control (ABC).

Fees apply to tests carried out by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) to:
- export animals and live animal products
- import captive avians – statutory tests required under EU directives
- carry out some animal breeding control tests
Submitting samples

You can find guidance and submission forms to:
- export animals and live animal products (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/export-apha-animal-disease-testing)
- carry out Animal Breeding Control (ABC) tests in cattle and pigs (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/animal-breeding-control-tests-cattle-and-pigs-lsw009)
Contact APHA lab services

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx Email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Second & Third Floor Flat, 51B Golders Green Road, London, NW11 8EL: LON/00AC/F77/2025/0046
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Ms S Beckwith MRICS and Mr I B Holdsworth FRICS on 11 April 2025

Read the full decision in 51B_Golders_Green_Road_Fair Rents Decision Form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6807793e92d50839757a616f/51B_Golders_Green_Road_Fair_Rents_Decision_Form.pdf). Read the full decision in 51B_Golders_Green_Road_Rent_Decision_Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680779930324470d6a394e4d/51B_Golders_Green_Road_Rent_Decision_Reasons.pdf).
Ms D Beresford v Sunflower Spalding Cash and Carry Ltd (in Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation): 6009011/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms D Beresford v Sunflower Spalding Cash and Carry Ltd (in Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation): 6009011/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693693007b258b4b5257432d/Denise_Beresford_v_Sunflower_Spalding_Cash_and_Carry_Limited__in_Creditor_s_Voluntary_Liquidation__6009011.2025_Judgment.pdf).
Water situation: national monthly reports for England 2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-06)

Monthly reports on rainfall, soil moisture deficit, river flows, groundwater levels and reservoir levels.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies that measure and monitor:
- the amount of rain that falls
- how dry the soils are and how much rain they can soak up
- the amount of water flowing in rivers
- the amount of water stored below ground in aquifers and above ground in reservoirs
They also present the outlook for river flow and groundwater.
Synthetic cathinones: an updated harms assessment
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

ACMD has written an updated harms assessment describing the use and harms of synthetic cathinones following a government commission.

The ACMD was commissioned in May 2023 by the previous Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire to provide an updated harms assessment of 3’,4’-Methylenedioxy-α-pyrrolidinohexiophenone (MDPHP) and other synthetic cathinones under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

The report considers the harms and control of synthetic cathinones and includes recommendations to reduce their harms across the UK.
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for Kyrgyzstan's UPR Adoption
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

UK Statement for Kyrgyzstan's UPR Adoption. Not delivered due to time constraints.

Thank you, Mr President,

The United Kingdom thanks Kyrgyzstan for participating in this review. We commend its efforts on gender equality and constructive engagement with the Council. We encourage continued progress.

We welcome Kyrgyzstan’s support of the majority of recommendations. However, we regret the exclusion of several key UK recommendations, particularly those concerning civil society and fundamental freedoms.

We encourage Kyrgyzstan to ensure that national security measures are proportionate, transparent and consistent with international law. In this regard, we urge them to retain the National Centre for the Prevention of Torture as an independent and separate National Preventative Mechanism.

We remain concerned about the “foreign representatives” law, which risks undermining the independence of NGOs and restricting civic space. We call for its repeal and for all legislation affecting civil society to comply with international human rights standards.

Freedom of expression must be protected. Independent media should operate without fear of harassment or prosecution. We urge Kyrgyzstan to decriminalise defamation and insult, and prevent the misuse of legal processes to silence dissent.

The UK stands ready to support Kyrgyzstan in implementing reforms and we look forward to our continued close engagement.
Alma Law
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 Alma Law 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 Alma Law 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 Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

The owner and managing director, Mr Grant Evatt, is a former soldier who served with 29 Commando Regiment RA and as a Reserve Officer with CVHQ (RA). He has dedicated his legal career to representing the armed forces community across England and Wales and this will continue through Alma Law ltd.

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.
NN6 7QR, Bridge House Farm Limited environmental permit issued – EPR/QP3831MX/S008
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

View the Partial surrender issued for Bridge House Farm Pig Unit, Northampton under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Bridge House Farm Limited

Installation name: Bridge House Farm Pig Unit

Permit number: EPR/QP3831MX/S008
FCDO gender-based violence results: factsheet 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

These documents outline the number of people accessing FCDO-supported gender-based violence prevention or response services.

Globally, 1 in 3 women will be beaten or sexually abused in their lifetime. Rooted in gender inequality, gender-based violence threatens the lives and wellbeing of girls and women and prevents them from realising their potential.

Ending gender-based violence is a priority for the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). We are using our diplomatic partnerships, development programmes and research and evidence to progress national and international action to end all forms of gender-based violence. This includes support to survivors of violence to access medical treatment, psychosocial support, and legal assistance. It also includes investment in preventing gender-based violence by changing attitudes and behaviour.

This page provides an overview of the UK’s support to end gender-based violence. Between April 2023 and March 2024, 3.21 million people were reached with gender-based violence prevention or response services through bilateral FCDO support.
Wates Group 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 Wates Group 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 Wates Group 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 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.
UK/Netherlands: Agreement concerning Border Controls on Rail Traffic between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom using the Channel Fixed Link [TS No.56/2025]
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

This treaty was presented to Parliament in September 2025.

Published title: Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands concerning Border Controls on Rail Traffic between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom using the Channel Fixed Link.
Miss S Dwyer v Foundation 92: 2402416/2024 and 2402472/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S Dwyer v Foundation 92: 2402416/2024 and 2402472/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68824aeff47abf78ca1d3651/Miss_S_Dwyer_v_Foundation_92_-_2402416_2024___2402472_2024_-_Preliminary_-_Judgment.pdf).
86 Denzil Avenue, Netley Abbey, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 5BA: HAV/24UD/F77/2024/0611
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

Southern Region, Mr I Perry BSc FRICS and Mr S Hodges FRICS on 19 December 2024

Read the full decision in SO31 5BA_HAV/24UD/F77/2024/0611_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a9ebea3b41f783cca461e9/86_Denzil_Avenue__Decision.pdf) Read the summary reasons in SO31 5BA_HAV/24UD/F77/2024/0611_reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a9ec2cacab8c9492a461e9/86_Denzil_Avenue__Summary_Reasons.pdf)