theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Cyberfort 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 Cyberfort 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 Cyberfort Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Draft: Heat network technical standard (TS1)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

This draft technical standard sets out the minimum requirements necessary for the proper design, installation, and operation of Heat Networks.

This draft standard will supersede the Heat Networks: Code of Practice for the UK (CP1) (https://www.cibse.org/knowledge-research/knowledge-portal/cp1-heat-networks-code-of-practice-for-the-uk-2020-pdf).

The standard is largely based on the content from CP1 (2020), but it transitions from a code of practice to a formal standard, and introduces new requirements in several key technical areas.

TS1 will serve as the principal reference point for HNTAS (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-networks-regulation-technical-standards/heat-network-technical-assurance-scheme-hntas), supporting the sector’s move to regulation by providing robust technical standards to ensure high performance and good consumer outcomes.
Mr L Brockwell v Dyke Alehouse Ltd: 6007243/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Brockwell v Dyke Alehouse Ltd: 6007243/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67da8dd569606cdea9e087e2/Laine_Brockwell_v_Dyke_Alehouse_Limited_-_6007243-2024_-__Judgment___Reasons_.pdf).
Windmill Computing 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 Windmill Computing 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 Windmill Computing Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers -Granting leave to our employees so they may volunteer for 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.
Global ATS 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 Global ATS 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 Global ATS 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:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- 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.
Alstom Transport UK Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Alstom Transport UK Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mrs T Colley v Abp Wellcare Northolt Ltd: 6008416/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs T Colley v Abp Wellcare Northolt Ltd: 6008416/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68512c719d538361ad2da790/Mrs._T._Colley__-_v_-_Abp_Wellcare_Northolt_Ltd_-_6008416-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr M A Wilkins v Boots Management Services Ltd: 1303275/2024 and 1311414/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M A Wilkins v Boots Management Services Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690c9be168fffdd77951aafb/Mr_M_A_Wilkins_v_Boots_Management_Services_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_judgement.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M A Wilkins v Boots Management Services Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx and 1311414/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682b0aa696a230471ac7e77a/Mr_M_A_Wilkins_v_Boots_Management_Services_Limited_-_1311414.2024___xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Energy Technical Academy 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 Energy Technical Academy 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 Energy Technical Academy Group recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Statistics: further education and skills
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Statistics on participation and learner outcomes in the further education (FE) and skills sector, including apprenticeships, reported from January 2014 to date.

Statistics published before May 2010 are available on the UK Government Web Archive (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130401151655/http:/www.education.gov.uk/researchandstatistics/statistics). Note: the search function is not available on archived content, so you should use the filters instead.
Chairs’ statement following 24 October Coalition of the Willing Leaders’ meeting
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

Chairs’ statement following 24 October Coalition of the Willing Leaders’ meeting.

The Prime Minister and President Macron today co-chaired a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, attended by President Zelenskyy.

Leaders were united in their support for Ukraine, in particular during the challenging winter period, and desire for a just and lasting peace and an end to the bloodshed. They welcomed President Zelenskyy’s support for a full, unconditional ceasefire. They noted that President Putin, by contrast, had rejected a ceasefire, and that Russia had escalated its attacks on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure and recklessly violated NATO airspace.

They fully supported President Trump’s comments that the current line of contact must be the starting point for any talks. They reiterated their full support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and the principle that borders must not be changed by force.

Leaders underlined the importance of increasing economic pressure on Russia now and until a just and lasting peace for Ukraine has been secured. They resolved to take further steps to take Russian oil and gas off the global market, end remaining imports into their territories, and deter third countries from trading in Russian oil and gas and fuelling Russia’s war effort. They welcomed the United States’ recent action to that end.

In addition, Leaders agreed to pursue additional measures to tackle the threat posed by shadow fleet vessels to the maritime environment and national security. These would include further sanctions, steps to discourage third countries from engaging with the shadow fleet, increased information sharing as well as readiness to make use of regulatory and interdiction powers. They agreed to take forward closer coordination to increase collective impact.

They also expressed their intent to address Ukraine’s pressing financial needs for 2026-2027 including working up options to use the full value of immobilised Russian sovereign assets, so that Ukraine has the resources it needs to defend its territory and rebuild its armed forces. They were clear that this should be in addition to existing flows of bilateral military aid, which would not diminish.

They strongly condemned Russia’s ongoing campaign to destroy Ukraine’s energy and gas infrastructure, an effort clearly intended to create a humanitarian disaster and break the resilience of the Ukrainian people. They agreed to ensure Ukraine’s energy resilience and to provide urgent assistance to protect and rebuild energy infrastructure, and to continue to provide additional military support, including air defence.

Finally, they reiterated their determination to put in place robust arrangements for Ukraine’s future security, so that it can deter and defend against future attack. They confirmed that plans are in place to deploy a Multinational Force Ukraine once hostilities have ceased, with a view to help secure Ukraine’s skies and seas and regenerate Ukraine’s armed forces.
Miss D Murray v Mecca Bingo Ltd: 6006504/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss D Murray v Mecca Bingo Ltd: 6006504/2024 - Partial Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690e024f65da22dd577298ea/Ms_D_Murray_v_Mecca_Bingo_Ltd_xx-xxxx-xxxx-withdrawal.pdf).
Correction to the designs register under section 21: 6469402
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Designs correction of error notices are used to notify any third party of a proposed correction of a clerical error made by the registry prior to a correction taking place.

Designs correction of error notices notify third parties of a proposed correction of a clerical error made by the registry prior to a correction taking place.

The notice sets out the error we are correcting and the procedures to be followed and provides for an opportunity to be heard before any correction is made.
Community Investment Tax Relief: accreditation of community development finance institutions
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)

Guidance for bodies seeking accreditation under the Community Investment Tax Relief (CITR) scheme.

Guidance and rules for bodies seeking Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) accreditation under the Community Investment Tax Relief (CITR) scheme (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/specialist/citc_guidance.htm).

The scheme encourages investment in disadvantaged communities by giving tax relief to investors who back businesses and other enterprises in disadvantaged areas through investing in accredited CDFIs. See also the HM Revenue and Customs Brief Guide for Investors (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/citmanual/CITM9900.htm) if you are interested in making an investment.

We also provide a list of CITR accredited Community Development Finance Institutions.
Parkside Place, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1HQ:CAM/12UB/LDC/2025/0631
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Eastern Region Judge MacQueen

Read the Decision in fullParkside Place, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1HQ:CAM/12UB/LDC/2025/0631 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685ea4a6e44db4975be00b83/Parkside_Place_Cambridge_Cambridgeshire_CB1_1HQ.pdf)
Export poultry meal not for human consumption to Indonesia: certificate 8517
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

Apply online to export poultry meal not for human consumption to Indonesia

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

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

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

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688c7acf5612925da6a94e10/8517NFG.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate EHC 8517, version 1: Export poultry meal not for human consumption to Indonesia (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5e78a3a8d3bf7f467f5474d7/8517EHC_V1.pdf).

2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8517EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

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

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

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688c7acf5612925da6a94e10/8517NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in EHC 8517, version 1: Export poultry meal not for human consumption to Indonesia (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5e78a3a8d3bf7f467f5474d7/8517EHC_V1.pdf).

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

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

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

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Seasonally vector low period for bluetongue begins
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-21)

UK Chief Veterinary Officer announces we are now in the seasonally vector low period for bluetongue virus.

The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has announced today (21 January) that we are now in the seasonally vector low period for bluetongue virus.

Due to a decrease in temperature, midge activity is lower, with midges not actively feeding, meaning there is a very low risk of new infections from biting midges.

As a result, some restrictions currently in place to mitigate disease spread will be eased. These include: removing the requirements for post-movement testing of animals out of the Restricted Zone; the use of insecticide on transport vehicles; and the need to send animals moving outside of the Restricted Zone for slaughter to designated abattoirs. These changes take effect from midday on 21 January.

As a precautionary measure, the Restricted Zone currently in place across affected regions along the east and south coast of England will remain whilst discussions with industry continue on next steps.

All animals moving out of the Restricted Zone will still require a pre-movement test unless going direct to slaughter or to a dedicated slaughter market. We will keep the situation under review.

UK Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss said:

We are now in a seasonally vector low period when midge activity is lower with a significantly reduced risk of disease from biting midges, meaning we can ease some of the measures in place to mitigate disease spread.

However, I would urge farmers to remain vigilant and report any livestock they suspect have the disease to APHA.

We are committed to working with everyone affected and will continue to keep the Restricted Zone under review.

Farmers should continue to monitor their animals frequently for clinical signs and make sure their animals and land are registered with APHA so that animals can be located in the event of an outbreak.

BTV is a notifiable disease. Suspicion of BTV in animals in England must be reported to the Animal and Plant Health Agency on xx-xxxx-xxxx.
Table 3.15 Income and tax by Parliamentary constituency
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

This data provides self employment, employment and pension income by Parliamentary constituency.

These tables cover people who only pay Income Tax.

These statistics are classified as accredited official statistics.

You can find more information about these statistics and collated tables for the latest and previous tax years on the Statistics about personal incomes page. (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/personal-income-by-tax-year)

Supporting documentation on the methodology used to produce these statistics is available in the release for each tax year.

Note: comparisons over time may be affected by changes in methodology. Notably, there was a revision to the grossing factors in the 2018 to 2019 publication, which is discussed in the commentary and supporting documentation for that tax year. Further details, including a summary of significant methodological changes over time, data suitability and coverage, are included in the Background Quality Report.
M & C Saatchi
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 M & C Saatchi 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
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
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.
DMBM510340 - Customer contact and data security: telephone contact: telephone technique: giving your name
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)


Some content of this manual is being considered for archiving. If there is content you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know as soon as possible.

When making or receiving calls you should use a normal greeting, give your first name and say you are from ‘HM Revenue and Customs’.

You should provide your name (forename(s) and surname) to any caller who requests it unless you, as the adviser, can demonstrate that providing your full name places you at risk of being targeted or threatened outside work. In those circumstances you must alert your Team Leader or Senior Manager and work with them to identify an alternative solution and they may authorise the use of a pseudo name.

Where the customer requests the full name of anyone in the line management chain, from a local line manager up to the head of the Department (Chief Executive), this should always be given. But where the reason for this is a complaint, the caller must always be referred to a lne manager, who will attempt to resolve the issue.

If you are asked for the name of a member of staff, you must never provide this to the customer without first seeking consent from the member of staff concerned.

Difficult customers

If you are dealing with a difficult customer and you feel threatened, or feel that telling the customer your full name will put you at risk, you should respond with just your title and surname. If the caller is not happy with this then you should pass the call to your manager.

Action to take if you feel giving your name puts you at risk

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Design hearing decision: O/0539/23
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 9 June 2023.

Decision on O/0539/23 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64900e9e5f7bb7000c7facc5/o053923.pdf)

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

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

Tribunal SectionIntellectual Property OfficeConcept HouseCardiff RoadNewportSouth WalesNP10 8QQ
COM83010 - Interest: interest demands and statements: interest statements
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)


Payment applications issued automatically by COTAX or clerically by the HMRC Banking or Debt Management Office, include the total amount of interest due on:
- tax already paid
- tax remaining collectible
Notes:

1.

Amounts of credit interest and repayment interest are included in the total amount paid.

2.

Amounts of debit interest and late payment interest are shown together as the total interest liability.

Payment applications do not include a computation of how the interest has been calculated so the company or the agent may ask for details of the calculations. Use function IINT (Issue Interest Statement) to issue an interest statement when a company or agent makes such a request.

You may use function IINT to recalculate late payment interest on the unpaid liability, for example when considering a request for time to pay. However function RMIC (Raise Manual Interest Charge) is the only function that allows you to update a record.

COTAX issues the interest statement, form CT207, automatically but does not include a payslip or show the amount of interest paid or remaining unpaid. From October 2024 this form will no longer be issued. From June 2025 this form will no longer be issued.

An interest statement cannot be issued automatically to an overseas address.

See:
- COM83011 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com83011) for a list of forms relevant to this subject
- COM83012 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com83012) for a list of functions to use in particular situations.
Coastal access: Section 52 notice for Gretna to Allonby
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-01)

This notice sets out the Secretary of State’s decision to approve part of the proposals for improving coastal access between Gretna and Allonby.

On 1 October 2021 the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs approved the proposals for Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of the report. Their decision is outlined in the notice.

The habitats regulations assessment updates part of the sensitive features report (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/544088/gretna-allonby-access-sensitive-features-appraisal.pdf). A European court ruling in 2018 affects how Natural England carries out this type of assessment. The document takes account of any changes to the proposals since the date of submission and incorporates the latest available data and evidence.

For VR10: On 20 October 2022 the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs announced their decision to approve a variation at Esk Boathouse, Castletown, Cumbria between Gretna and Allonby.

For VR13: On 8 February 2023 the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs announced their decision to approve a variation at Silloth Docks, Silloth, Cumbria between Gretna and Allonby.
PW v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: [2025] UKUT 026 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Citron on 22 January 2025

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-CA (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a33b5e567402152f553c5d/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-CA.pdf).

Judicial Summary

This case concerns a “backdating” rule in carer’s allowance claims: regulation 6(33) of the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1987. The regulation applies where the person being cared for has been awarded a qualifying benefit (by the Respondent, or by the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) on appeal) and, within 3 months of that, the claimant makes a claim for carer’s allowance. The allowance is then backdated to when the qualifying benefit starts. In this case, the person being cared for had been awarded a qualifying benefit (PIP daily living) by the Respondent, but appealed that decision to the FTT. The claimant then claimed carer’s allowance 11 days before the FTT decision was made, allowing the appeal, and improving the PIP award. The Upper Tribunal decides that although the FTT decision did award a qualifying benefit, the carer’s allowance claim had to be made in the 3 month window starting with the FTT decision – and a claim made 11 days before the FTT decision fell outside this. The appeal was dismissed.
Kerry McCarthy MP
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

Kerry McCarthy was Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero between 9 July 2024 and 7 September 2025. She was elected as the Labour MP for Bristol East in May 2005. Education Kerry studied Russian, Politics and Linguistics at the University of Liverpool before studying law at the City of London Polytechnic. Political career Kerry was Assistant Whip at HM Treasury from 2009 to 2010. She held several posts while in opposition, including: Shadow Minister (Climate Change and Net Zero), 2022 to 2024 Shadow Minister (Transport), 2020 to 2021 Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, 2015 to 2016 Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs), 2011 to 2015 Shadow Minister (Treasury), 2010 to 2011 Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions), 2010 to 2010 She also served on Luton Borough Council from 1995 to 1996 and 1999 to 2003. Career outside politics Kerry qualified as a solicitor in 1994 and worked as a lawyer before becoming involved in politics.

Kerry McCarthy was Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero between 9 July 2024 and 7 September 2025. She was elected as the Labour MP for Bristol East in May 2005.

Education

Kerry studied Russian, Politics and Linguistics at the University of Liverpool before studying law at the City of London Polytechnic.

Political career

Kerry was Assistant Whip at HM Treasury from 2009 to 2010.

She held several posts while in opposition, including:
- Shadow Minister (Climate Change and Net Zero), 2022 to 2024
- Shadow Minister (Transport), 2020 to 2021
- Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, 2015 to 2016
- Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs), 2011 to 2015
- Shadow Minister (Treasury), 2010 to 2011
- Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions), 2010 to 2010
She also served on Luton Borough Council from 1995 to 1996 and 1999 to 2003.

Career outside politics

Kerry qualified as a solicitor in 1994 and worked as a lawyer before becoming involved in politics.
Product Safety Report: Inflatable Air Roller Pump (2505-0148)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

Product Safety Report for Inflatable Air Roller Pump presenting a fire risk.

Summary

Product: Inflatable Air Roller Pump

Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as the mains supply cord has excessive resistance, which may cause it to overheat during normal use.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the mains supply cord has excessive resistance, which may cause it to overheat during normal use. Over time this damages the cable and generates heat, potentially leading to a fire. Additionally, the mains plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. Improvements are also required to the documentation and markings.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2505-0148

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Mr P Sampson v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2402811/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Sampson v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2402811/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e6505149e17d00a56fff11/Mr_P_Sampson_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Ltd_-_2402811_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr Newey and Others v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd: 1308409/2022 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Newey and Others v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx and Others - Judgment by Consent (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690c91fcb5e5a06aefd46b2b/Mr_P_Newey___Others_V_Jaguar_Landrover_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Amicus Trust 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 Amicus Trust 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 Amicus Trust 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
We also pledge the following:

Striving to support the homeless Veterans from all arms of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces by providing them with a place to live and education to ensure reintegration back into society

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.
S Smith v Baller’s Brands Ltd: 3201853/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Smith v Baller’s Brands Ltd: 3201853/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e6b19db79d8c9841eaddf3/Sian_Smith_v_Ballers_Brands_Ltd_-_3201853_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Can market mechanisms facilitate energy access for people living in extreme poverty? Part 1
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

This report has 2 parts.  Part 1 looks at the number of people in extreme poverty and part 2 explores how market mechanisms can be used to provide energy access to people living in extreme poverty.

Abstract

Part 1 of this report provides an overall picture of the number of people in extreme poverty living in sub-Saharan Africa and the Indo-Pacific who don’t have access to energy. It examines the key drivers of poverty and lack of energy access and how these interact. It looks at the similarities and differences in energy needs, the access barriers people face, and the factors that are likely to hamper people’s ability to take up market mechanisms.

Part 2 to this report covers the role of market interventions and business models (https://www.gov.uk/research-for-development-outputs/can-market-mechanisms-facilitate-energy-access-for-people-living-in-extreme-poverty-part-2).

This report is part of the Transforming Energy Access programme.

Citation

Practical Action. ‘Can market mechanisms facilitate energy access for people living in extreme poverty? Part 1: Understanding the relationship between energy access and extreme poverty’ Practical Action Publishing 2023

Links

Can market mechanisms facilitate energy access for people living In extreme poverty? Part 1: Understanding the relationship between energy access and extreme poverty (https://practicalaction.org/knowledge-centre/resources/can-market-mechanisms-enable-energy-access-for-people-living-in-extreme-poverty-part-1-understanding-the-relationship-between-energy-access-and-extreme-poverty/)