theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Get your visa, immigration or citizenship documents back
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-07)

Get your documents returned if you've made a UK visa, immigration or citizenship application but need them back urgently.

You might be able to ask for your passport and other documents to be returned if you’ve sent them with your application but need them urgently.

How you do this depends on whether you applied in the UK or not, and what type of application you’ve made.

You might have to cancel your application - you’ll be told if you have to do this when you ask for your documents back.

If you applied outside the UK

Contact UK Visas and Immigration (/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk).

You will not get a refund if your application has been processed.

You’ll have 3 months to collect your passport or travel document once you’ve been told it’s ready for collection. If you do not collect your passport or travel document within 3 months, it’ll be returned to the authority that issues it.

If you applied in the UK

You might be able to use the online service to cancel an application and get your documents back (https://www.cancel-application-and-return-documents.homeoffice.gov.uk/start). The service explains who can use it and how to get your documents back.

You cannot use the online service if:
- you no longer have permission to stay in the UK (your ‘valid leave to enter or remain’ has expired)
- you want to cancel your application to extend your stay in the UK because you now plan to leave
- your application to stay in the UK (‘leave to remain’) has been refused or rejected
- you’ve applied for asylum
If you’re eligible, you’ll usually get your documents back within 10 working days.

If your application has been refused and you do not have permission to stay

If you do not have permission to stay in the UK and want to leave voluntarily or cannot use the online form, contact the Voluntary Returns Service (https://www.gov.uk/return-home-voluntarily). You’ll get your documents back at the airport.

Voluntary Returns Service Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4pm Find out about call charges (/call-charges)

You may be removed from the UK if you do not have permission to stay in the country and do not leave voluntarily.

If you’ve applied for asylum

Contact your caseworker to ask for your documents back.

If you do not receive your documents

You can report that you have not received your documents (https://www.cancel-application-and-return-documents.homeoffice.gov.uk/documents-not-received-start) if they’ve not been returned after 10 working days.

If you applied for British citizenship before 1989

Your passport would have been sent to your country’s embassy in the UK.

Cancel your request

Use the cancellation form (https://www.cancel-application-and-return-documents.homeoffice.gov.uk/cancel-request-start) if you no longer need your documents returned.

You cannot cancel your request if it’s already been processed.
River Thames: lock and weir fishing permit application form
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

Application form to purchase a River Thames lock and weir fishing permit.

Please note that many lock and weir fishing sites are only available for fishing outside of the boating season. Please check the site guides (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/river-thames-lock-and-weir-fishing-site-guides) carefully to find out when each site is available for fishing.

Application form to purchase a River Thames lock and weir fishing permit.
PM statement on the Middle East: 3 October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on the Middle East.

Hamas’ acceptance of the US peace plan is a significant step forwards. We strongly support President Trump’s efforts, which have brought us closer to peace than ever before.

There is now an opportunity to end the fighting, for the hostages to return home, and for humanitarian aid to reach those who so desperately need it. We call on all sides to implement the agreement without delay.

The UK, alongside our partners, stands ready to support further negotiations and to work towards sustainable peace for Israelis and Palestinians alike.
COM80037 - Interest: how interest is calculated: interest on carry-back / S458 CTA 2010 (formerly S419(4) ICTA 1988) relief (Action Guide)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)


This page is currently under review

To ensure interest is calculated correctly on amounts in respect of ACT (Advanced Corporation Tax), trading losses and non-trading deficits carried back and claims under Section 458 Corporation Taxes Act (CTA) 2010 (formerly S419(4) Income and CorporationTaxes Act (ICTA) 1988), consider steps 1 - 7 below.

The guide is presented as follows.

HMRC Payments action on receipt of form CT250(P) (#IDAADVCG)

Steps 1 - 3

Where the Accounting Period (AP) is subject to clerical pursuit at the Debt Management Office (#IDARFVCG)

Steps 4 - 5

Where the AP is subject to clerical pursuit at the CT Unit Cumbernauld (#IDAGHVCG)

Steps 6 - 7

HMRC Payments action on receipt of form CT250(P)
- Use the information on form CT250(P) or memo to determine the effect of the displacement of a relief or Section 458 Corporation Taxes Act (CTA) 2010 relief on interest. To do this you may need to use functions VPPD (View Payment and Posting Details) and DASS (Display Assessment Details).
- Use function RMIC (Raise Manual Interest Charge) to charge the correct amount of interest. See the action guides at COM80034 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com80034) and COM80085 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com80085) for more information.You must not amend the interest charge for carry-backs or S458 CTA 2010 relief unless you hold form CT250(P) and have obtained authority on form AZ44.
- Use function IINT (Issue Interest Computation) to issue an interest computation to the company and/or the agent.
Where the Accounting Period (AP) is subject to clerical pursuit at the Debt Management Office

4. Where the pursuit status is LA, LA-ENF or PLA, HMRC Payments must telephone the Debt Management Office immediately the interest position is correct.

5. When the Debt Management Office receives that information, they must resume normal collection action for the outstanding liability.Where no interest charge is appropriate, delete the case from CIIW (Clerical Interest Indicator Work List’ or CDIW (Credit Interest Indicator Work List).

Where the Accounting Period (AP) is subject to clerical pursuit at HMRC Payments

6. Where the liability remains unpaid seven days after issuing the interest computation, use:​
- function RAPP (Revise AP Pursuit) to amend the Pursuit Status to LA
- function NOTE (Case Notes) to note payment applications issued and the reason why the case is being made local action
7. Where the AP remains overpaid, HMRC Payments must contact the CT responsible office and ask them to deal with the overpayment.BF the entry on LOPU (Overpayment Review List) to ensure the overpayment is cleared.
British Embassy Kabul
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

We are working with the international community to support the Afghan people.

The British Embassy in Kabul suspended in-country operations in August 2021. All UK diplomatic and consular staff were withdrawn from Afghanistan.

Urgent assistance

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 have suspended all operations at the British Embassy in Kabul. Our consular assistance can only be provided remotely and is extremely limited.

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/afghanistan/british-embassy-kabul)

You should also read travel advice for Afghanistan (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/afghanistan), and register for email alerts to receive the latest updates.

You can access full consular services at our embassies and consulates in neighbouring countries. However, all travel throughout Afghanistan is extremely dangerous, and border crossings may not be open.

British passports

If you are in Afghanistan and you would like information about applying for a British passport, or would like to check on your passport application, visit www.gov.uk/hmpo (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-passport-office) or call the passport advice line on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

UK visas

If you would like information about applying for UK visas for yourself or your relatives, visit www.gov.uk/ukvi (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration) or call UK Visas and Immigration on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

The FCDO cannot influence or support passport or visa applications.

Development work with Afghanistan

Afghanistan is facing a serious humanitarian crisis. According to the United Nations, over 18 million Afghans, almost half of the population, are at ‘crisis’ or ‘emergency’ levels of severe acute malnutrition.

The UK is working to provide Afghans with life-saving aid, and we remain fully committed to supporting Afghanistan and its people.

Our funding is primarily channelled through international organisations, and no funding will go directly to the Taliban.
Changes made to The Crown Estate Board
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-20)

The Crown Estate has announced the appointment of Ric Lewis as Chair, alongside one re-appointment and one executive appointment to its Board.

On the recommendation of the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Ric Lewis has been appointed as the next Chair of The Crown Estate, effective from 9 July 2025. This announcement follows pre-appointment scrutiny by the Treasury Committee.

Ric has over 35 years of experience in the real estate investment sector and is currently the Executive Chair and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Tristan Capital Partners, a real estate investment manager he founded in 2009.

Additionally, Juliet Davenport OBE has been re-appointed to The Crown Estate Board, by Royal Warrant, to serve a second four-year term, effective 1 September 2024. Previously, Juliet was appointed to the Board in September 2020.

Juliet is a successful entrepreneur and non-executive, with significant experience in the renewable energy sector as founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Good Energy.

Helen Price was also appointed to The Crown Estate Board by Royal Warrant, effective 1 January 2025. Helen is Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at The Crown Estate and holds an executive position on the Board.

Helen brings a diverse range of financial experience from across FTSE listed businesses. Prior to joining The Crown Estate, Helen was CFO of InfraRed Capital Partners Ltd and CFO of HICL Infrastructure Plc.

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, said:

I would like to congratulate Ric Lewis on his appointment as Chair of The Crown Estate, and Juliet Davenport and Helen Price for their appointments to the board.

They will bring a wealth of experience to The Crown Estate as it works with the government and the private sector to invest in the UK.

The above non-executive appointments were made in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. The positions are appointed by His Majesty The King under Royal Warrant, following recommendation by the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer.

All appointments are made on merit, and political activity plays no part in the selection process. However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity to be made public.

Ric Lewis has declared political donations made to support the political offices of Shaun Bailey in 2020 and David Lammy MP in 2023 and 2024. The donations made to Shaun Bailey and David Lammy MP totalled £50,000 and £30,000 respectively. Helen and Juliet have not engaged in activity political activity in the last five years.

More information
- Non-Executive appointments are made in line with the Governance Code on Public Appointments and regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments
A Dias v London Borough of Haringey: 3303369/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Dias v London Borough of Haringey: 3303369/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a1de70567402152f553bb5/A_Dias_v_London_Borough_of_Haringey_3303369_2024_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in A Dias v London Borough of Haringey: 3303369/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ed1c8798b3bac1ec299b7e/A_DIAS_-_V_-_LONDON_BOROUGH_OF_HARINGEY_-_3303369-2024_-_REASONS.pdf).
Chief Scientist's Annual Review 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

The Environment Agency’s Chief Scientist’s annual review for 2024.

This is the Environment Agency’s Chief Scientist’s annual review for 2024.

The annual review showcases the diverse work of scientists across the Environment Agency in 2024. Case studies demonstrate how science supports our work, how we use data analysis and evaluation to improve decision making, and where we are looking to the future.

Working in partnership, we will continue to produce excellent, trusted, applied science for people and the environment.
Additional Support Needs in the Personal Independence Payment Claim Journey
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-02)

This report details the findings of an in-depth qualitative research study with Personal Independence Payment applicants to understand the additional support needs of customers.

Research background

This report was commissioned as part of research and evaluation activities to develop a robust evidence base to inform the development and delivery of the Department’s Health Transformation Programme.

Contribution to the evidence base

This report promotes understanding of the additional support needs of PIP applicants, the extent to which these needs are met (or could be), and the potential role for DWP in providing support. It provides evidence on the challenges faced by applicants, and the barriers and facilitators to accessing support.

This report provides evidence on the multiple types of support PIP applicants may need and highlights opportunities for these needs to be addressed.

Research value

The Department will use these findings, alongside insights from the wider research strategy to develop, test, and deliver on the aims of the Department’s policy initiatives and the Health Transformation Programme.
TTM02500 - Tonnage tax elections: Period for which election is in force
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)


General rule

A tonnage tax election will normally remain in force for eight years from:
- in the case of a company election, the first day the election had effect, or
- in the case of a group election, the first day the election had effect for any member of the group.
So, although group companies may have different start dates, they will all have the same last day in tonnage tax. See example at TTM02303 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm02303).When a tonnage tax election ceases to be in force it ceases to have effect on any company which was party to it, and each such company’s accounting period will end on the last day it was so effective. Once an election has ended the company or group will return to the normal Corporation Tax regime for calculating taxable profits.

For elections made before 1 April 2022 the election period was ten years.

Election ceases to have effect in other circumstances

A tonnage tax election will cease to be in force if:

It is superseded by a renewal election, see TTM02600 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm02600);

A singleton company ceases to be a qualifying company;

A group ceases to be a qualifying group (because it has no qualifying companies);

A company or group is excluded from tonnage tax under the 75% limit rules, see TTM05330 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm05330)).

A company or group is excluded from tonnage tax for tax avoidance, see TTM05530 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm05530).

A company or group leaves tonnage tax by operation of the merger rules, see TTM12300 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm12300) onwards.

A company or group leaves tonnage tax by giving notice of withdrawal in the period allowed by FA05, see TTM14080 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm14080).
Asylum support contracts safeguarding framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

Describes how the Home Office and our commissioned providers ensure the safety and wellbeing of those we are accommodating.

The Home Office has a statutory duty to accommodate asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute and provide for their essential living needs whilst their claim for asylum is being considered. The safety and wellbeing of those we are accommodating is of paramount importance. Not every supported asylum seeker is vulnerable, however the experience of adjusting to life in the UK and settling into their new accommodation and support arrangements is often a period of time when vulnerabilities become most apparent. It is essential that sufficient safeguarding controls are in place to ensure that all adults, children, staff and stakeholder agencies are sufficiently protected throughout our processes.

This framework gives an outline of how the Home Office, as the statutory body, and our commissioned providers are expected to ensure that procedures and processes are in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those we are accommodating.

This framework sets out a joint, overarching approach, as well as the key controls and reporting mechanisms in place, across the contracts, for safeguarding arrangements. The framework does not replace the statutory arrangements for the care and welfare of vulnerable adults and children that apply across the UK and which are usually the responsibility of local authorities. Asylum seekers and their children are subject to these safeguarding processes and procedures in the same way as others in the community.
Southern North Sea and Channel skates and rays: proposed fisheries management plan consultation
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

Seeking views on the proposed Southern North Sea and Channel skates and rays 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 proposed Southern North Sea and Channel skates and rays fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters.

Defra developed the proposed FMP in partnership with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), with stakeholder engagement.

This FMP sets out plans for the long-term sustainable management of Southern North Sea and Channel skates and rays stocks in English waters.

We are also seeking views on an environmental report, which describes the likely environmental impacts of the FMP.
NIM29002 - Special cases: Class 1 - mariners: introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)


Regulation 115 of the Social Security (Contributions) Regulation 2001 (SSCR 2001) (SI 2001 No 1004)

Mariners, like overseas workers, are subject to territorial limitations. Where an insured person works outside the UK he may cease to be “gainfully employed in the UK” for National Insurance contributions (NICs) purposes subject to special cases (see special cases menu). The result is that there may be no liability to pay Class 1 NICs. In the absence of special rules, persons employed in the shipping industry would cease to be compulsorily insured when they left UK territorial waters. They would have to rely upon voluntary Class 2 or 3 NICs to maintain entitlement to the state pension.

To provide such social protection for UK based workers special rules apply to mariners and can be split into three categories
- Domestic Legislation (DL) NIM29008 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-insurance-manual/nim29008)
- Members of the European Economic Area (EEA) NIM29003 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-insurance-manual/nim29003)
- Reciprocal Social Security Agreements (RA) NIM29006 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-insurance-manual/nim29006)
Due to the complex nature of the legislation covering these workers, all work has been centralised. Where a mariner’s NIC liability needs to be determined, refer the case to

Marine NICsHM Revenue and Customs15th Floor North wingTy Glas RoadLlanishenCardiffCF14 5FP

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
Boiler Upgrade Scheme statistics: August 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Statistical release on Boiler Upgrade Scheme statistics for the estimation of capital grant uptake to support the installations of low carbon technologies in domestic and non-domestic buildings.

User engagement on proposed changes to average installation costs

DESNZ is reviewing the information it publishes on average installation costs in the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) monthly statistics. We are considering ways to improve how this information is presented and are proposing the following changes:
- Removal of Table 1.3
- Extension of Table Q1.1 to include lower and upper quartiles, for both installation cost and capacity
- New versions of Table Q1.1 and Table A1.3 that adjust for inflation (real-terms cost)
These changes will be reflected in the next release on Thursday 30 October 2025. Please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you have any feedback on this proposal.

These statistics show the uptake of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to date including the number of vouchers applications and redemptions, as well as the costs of installation.

Enquiries about these statistics should be directed to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Newport City 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 Newport City 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 Newport City 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:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

hosting the grant-funded post of Regional Schools Liaison Officer supporting Service children in education in east Wales working regionally with the Armed Forces Liaison Officer for Gwent to embed good practice hosting Wales Armed Forces Day in 2023.

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.
Trusts and Capital Gains Tax (Self Assessment helpsheet HS294)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-05)

Find out how UK resident trusts are treated for Capital Gains Tax and what to include in your tax return.

To help you fill in your tax return this helpsheet explains how UK resident trusts are treated for Capital Gains Tax and includes:
- settlements
- bare trusts
- annual exemptions
- disposals by trustees
BLM00002 - Introduction: Leasing: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)


This manual is being updated to reflect FRS 102 (2024 amendments). For guidance on the tax treatment of accounts prepared under IFRS 16 or the revised FRS 102, please refer to pages within the BLM50000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-leasing-manual/blm50000) chapter.
18 Redford Close, London TW13 4TA: LON/00AT/MNR/2024/0648
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mr J A Naylor FRICS,  Mrs J Rodericks MRICS IRRV FNARA, and Mr J Francis on 29th January 2025

Read the full decision in 18 Redford Close, London TW13 4TA: LON/00AT/MNR/2024/0648 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67af58b563d7f4cceef9e230/DECISION_NOTICE_-18_Redford_Close.pdf). Read the full reasons in 18 Redford Close, London TW13 4TA: LON/00AT/MNR/2024/0648 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67af58d16e6c8d18118ace36/FULL_REASONS_-_18_REDFORD_CLOSE.pdf).
Mr D Bennett v Jerk junction Sheffield Ltd: 6019202/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Bennett v Jerk junction Sheffield Ltd: 6019202/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68639e973464d9c0ad609d73/6019202_David_Bennett_v_Jerk_junction_Sheffield_ltd.pdf).
Citizens Advice York
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 Citizens Advice York 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 Citizens Advice York 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
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment or volunteer 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.
Mrs S Jeffreys v Taylor Davenport Resourcing Ltd: 2406768/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S Jeffreys v Taylor Davenport Resourcing Ltd: 2406768/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679c8b94abe77b74cc146cc8/Mrs_S_Jeffreys_v_Taylor_Davenport_Resourcing_Limited_-_2406768_2024.pdf).
The State of Fire and Rescue 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

The Annual Assessment of Fire and Rescue Services in England 2024 to 2025.

This is His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Fire & Rescue Services’ third annual report to the Secretary of State under section 28B of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/21/section/28B).

It is his first annual report on fire and rescue since the new government came into power in July 2024.

This report draws on findings from our inspections of fire and rescue services in England to provide an overall view of the state of the fire and rescue sector.
An update on the Employment Rights Bill
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Agreement reached with key stakeholders on the unfair dismissal elements of the Employment Rights Bill.

The Government convened a series of constructive conversations between trade unions and business representatives. On the basis of the outcome of these discussions, the Government will now move forward on the issue of unfair dismissal protections in the Employment Rights Bill to ensure it can reach Royal Assent and keep to the Government’s published delivery timeline.

This will mean delivering day one rights to sick pay and paternity leave in April 2026 as well as launching the Fair Work Agency. Reforms to benefit millions of working people, including some of the lowest paid workers, would otherwise be significantly delayed if the Bill does not reach Royal Assent in line with our delivery timetable. Businesses too need time to prepare for what are a series of significant changes.

The discussions concluded that reducing the qualifying period for unfair dismissal from 24 months to 6 months (whilst maintaining existing day one protection against discrimination and automatically unfair grounds for dismissal) is a workable package. It will benefit millions of working people who will gain new rights and offer business and employers much needed clarity. To further strengthen these protections, the Government has committed to ensure that the unfair dismissal qualifying period can only be varied by primary legislation and that the compensation cap will be lifted.

As a result of these constructive conversations, tabling of the necessary amendments, and a commitment by the Government to a robust process to ensure full, fair and transparent consultation and discussion on the detail and application of the secondary legislation, businesses and unions agree that the Bill can progress. This will enable the Government to deliver the necessary consultations and implementation in line with its timetable and manifesto commitments to Make Work Pay.

The Government was pleased to facilitate these discussions and to set an example of the benefits of working together, and remains committed to continue engaging with trade unions, business and employers to make working lives better, support businesses and, vitally, deliver economic growth and good job creation. The Government is particularly aware of the need to support small businesses in the effective adoption of these changes. Constructive dialogue and full consultation with business, employers and unions will continue beyond the passage of the Bill
Mr K Polak v 9092 Catering Co Ltd and The Rose Pub: 6018450/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Polak v 9092 Catering Co Ltd and The Rose Pub: 6018450/2024 - Partial Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69144f65eba5bda2026fc7db/Mr_K_Polak_v_1__9092_Catering_Co_Ltd_2__The_Rose_Pub_6018450-2024_judgment_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr K Polak v 9092 Catering Co Ltd and The Rose Pub: 6018450/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69244a495f7777c304ba7ea5/Krzysztof_Polak_v__1__9092_Catering_Co_Ltd__2__The_Rose_Pub_6018450-2024_Judgment.pdf).
Tax-Free Childcare quarterly statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

These statistics provide information about families using Tax-Free Childcare.

Tax-Free Childcare statistics provides information on the numbers of families and children with open and used Tax-Free Childcare accounts and the amount of government top-up they have received. The statistics also include open and used accounts:
- for disabled children
- by UK regions
- by child age
Mr E Guntert and Mr J Guntert v Arrow Scaffolding (Oxford) Ltd: 3302922/2024 and 3302923/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr E Guntert and Mr J Guntert v Arrow Scaffolding (Oxford) Ltd: 3302922/2024 and 3302923/2024 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6892257c486754ec28878496/Mr._E._Guntert___other_v_Arrow_Scaffolding__Oxford__Limited_3302922.2024___other_Remedy_Hearing_Judgment.pdf).
Milton Keynes College Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Milton Keynes College Group recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
Safety First (Cornwall)
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 Safety First (Cornwall) 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 Safety First (Cornwall) 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.
Statistical work plans
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

DCMS annual statistical work plans and out-turns.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) publishes annual statistical work plans to allow users to see the range of its statistics, services and priorities.

DCMS also publishes out-turn reports to update on progress at the end of each year.
TWE Haulage 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 TWE Haulage 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 TWE Haulage Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Claim your England Woodland Creation Offer payments
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Claim for completed capital works, or the final 5 years of annual maintenance payments for your England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) agreement.

Before you fill in your form, read the guidance on claiming your EWCO payments (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/england-woodland-creation-offer-claim-form/guidance-on-claiming-your-ewco-payments).

To claim EWCO payments for capital works, you must:
- fill in and submit a EWCO claim form
- fill in a grant claim declaration form and submit it with your EWCO claim form
- submit evidence of expenditure to support costs for infrastructure, for example, invoices, receipts or bank statements, with your EWCO claim form
- fill in a EWCO claim evidence declaration form, if you cannot provide evidence of expenditure to support your EWCO claim
- submit a final claim form within your grant funding period even if you have not applied for standard cost items
The first 5 years of annual maintenance payments are triggered automatically when you submit your final capital claim. Fill in and submit an annual maintenance payments claim form in years 6 and 11 only. Each of the claims covers 5 years of annual maintenance payments.

Where to send your completed forms

Email your forms and any required supporting evidence to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Or send hard copies to:

England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)Forestry Commission National Office620 Bristol Business ParkColdharbour LaneBristolBS16 1EJ
Mr A Kornieiev and Mr V Kornieiev v Valcon Works Ltd: 3307805/2023 and 3307802/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Kornieiev and Mr V Kornieiev v Valcon Works Ltd: 3307805/2023 and 3307802/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/667bd9baaec8650b10090036/Mr_V_Kornieiev___other_v_Valcon_Works_Ltd_3307802.2023___other_PPH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Kornieiev and Mr V Kornieiev v Valcon Works Ltd: 3307805/2023 and 3307802/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66e00e6ab1a8879e4432826c/Mr_A_Kornieiev___other_v_Valcon_Works_Ltd_3307802.2023___other_FMH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Kornieiev and Mr V Kornieiev v Valcon Works Ltd: 3307805/2023 and 3307802/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6798e31c4686aac15860640f/Mr_A_Kornieiev____other_v_Valcon_Works_Ltd_3307802.2023___other_written_reasons.pdf).
Peru: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visa
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Peru for your UK visa application.

You’ll need to have a tuberculosis (TB) test if you’re coming to the UK for 6 months or more and both of the following apply:
- you’ve lived in Peru for 6 months or more
- you were living there (or another listed country (https://www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa/countries-where-you-need-a-tb-test-to-enter-the-uk)) within the last 6 months
You’ll need a TB test if you’re coming to the UK as:

a fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner on a family visa (https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/partner-spouse) and you’ve been away for more than 2 years

a returning resident (https://www.gov.uk/returning-resident-visa) and you’ve been away for more than 2 years