theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Ultimate Recruitment 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 Ultimate Recruitment 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 Ultimate Recruitment Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Consultation on introducing permitted insurance fees for landlords, freeholders and property managing agents
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-11)

We are seeking views on proposals to prevent freeholders, property managing agents and landlords from imposing on leaseholders opaque and excessive charges related to building insurance, often in the form of commissions. Instead, they would only be able to charge a fair and transparent permitted insurance fee to leaseholders. Secondary legislation will set out what is permitted.

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 brought in a range of measures to give more powers and protections for homeowners and leaseholders. As part of this, the Act created powers to address longstanding concerns that some leaseholders are being charged for the arranging and managing of buildings insurance by their landlords, freeholders or property managing agents through opaque remuneration methods, not justified on the basis of work contributed.

Currently, landlords, freeholders and property managing agents are most commonly paid for arranging and managing building insurance through an insurance broker sharing a proportion of their commission.

The Act instead allows for a new permitted insurance fee that landlords, freeholders and property managing agents would charge leaseholders, separately from the insurance premium. This fee would be fair, transparent and reflective of the work contributed. Responses to this consultation will help us understand what payments should be permitted within this fee and inform the writing of secondary legislation.

This consultation is also available in Welsh (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/ymgynghoriad-ar-gyflwyno-ffioedd-yswiriant-a-ganiateir-ar-gyfer-landlordiaid-rhydd-ddeiliaid-ac-asiantiaid-rheoli-eiddo.cy)
BIM72065 - Cash basis: transitional adjustments: entering the cash basis: examples: debtors, creditors, stock
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


1. Debts owed by customers

If the previous tax return was prepared on the accruals basis, the taxable profit figure might have included amounts the business had earned but not received by the year end. An adjustment is required the first time a cash basis tax return is prepared, so that the business is not taxed twice.

Example:

In the first tax year using the cash basis, the business receives £32,000 from customers. £1,750 of the £32,000 had been owed by customers at the end of the last tax year, in respect of sales made last year (so that £1,750 had been taxed in the last tax year).

Transitional adjustment:

Amount

Total cash receipts from customers

£32,000

Less: last year’s year end debtors

(£ 1,750)

Adjusted cash basis receipts

£30,250

2. Amounts owed to suppliers

If the previous tax return was prepared on the accruals basis, the taxable profit figure might have included amounts the business had not paid by the year end. An adjustment is required the first time a cash basis tax return is prepared, so that the business does not get relief twice on the same item of expenditure.

Example:

In the first tax year using the cash basis, the business pays £14,000 to suppliers.

£950 of the £14,000 had been owed to suppliers at the end of the last tax year, in respect of purchases made last year (so that £950 had been included as a deduction in the last tax year).

Transitional adjustment:

Amount

Total cash payments to suppliers

£14,000

less: last year’s year end creditors

(£ 950)

Adjusted cash basis purchases

£13,050

3. Trading stock

If the previous tax return was prepared on the accruals basis, the taxable profit figure might have been adjusted for the value of stock held by the business at the year end. An adjustment is required the first time a cash basis tax return is prepared, so that the business gets tax relief on the cost of that stock.

Example:

At the end of the last tax year before the cash basis, the business had goods that had cost £475 in its year end stock. In working out last year’s business profits on the accruals basis, the £475 cost of that stock would not have been included as an expense. In the first tax year using the cash basis, the business pays £18,000 to suppliers.

If an adjustment was not made in the first cash basis tax return, the business would not get tax relief for that £475. The adjustment is done by adding this to the amounts paid for purchases in the cash basis period.

Transitional adjustment:

Amount

Total cash payments to suppliers

£18,000

plus: last year’s closing stock

£ 475

Adjusted cash basis purchases

£18,475
Miss L McGarrigle v Halo Hair Group Darlington: 6002723/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss L McGarrigle v Halo Hair Group Darlington: 6002723/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ebbc1f632d0f88e8248aee/Miss_L_Mcgarrigle_v_Halo_hair_group_darlington_6002723-25_Judgment.pdf).
The Companies Act 2006 (Recognition of Third Country Qualifications and Practical Training) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

The Companies Act 2006 (Recognition of Third Country Qualifications and Practical Training) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 amends section 1221 of the Companies Act 2006 and paragraph 9 of Schedule 11 to that act.

These draft regulations were laid before Parliament in May 2024 but have now been re-laid. Information from these regulations as re-laid can be found on The Companies Act 2006 (Recognition of Third Country Qualifications and Practical Training) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/the-companies-act-2006-recognition-of-third-country-qualifications-and-practical-training-amendment-regulations-2025) page.

This Statutory Instrument (SI) amends the Companies Act 2006 so that auditors from other countries, beyond the European Economic Area, can provide practical training in audit, which can contribute to UK qualification requirements. It also makes it clearer how third country audit qualifications may be the subject of mutual recognition arrangements, by aligning the arrangements more with the recent Professional Qualifications Act 2022.

This will:

enable practical training in audit, provided by an approved overseas auditor under appropriate arrangements, to be recognised by the UK qualifying bodies as contributing to a UK audit qualification

remove barriers to Mutual Recognition Agreements on audit, particularly with jurisdictions beyond the EU

This has potential benefits to the UK skills base in audit, and the ability for UK and overseas audit firms to transfer specialist skills between them, so UK auditors and their firms can take advantage of new commercial opportunities beyond the EU.

Sent to sift on: 20 May 2024

Sifting status: Has now been re-laid so this version will not be subject to further consideration.
Mr C Mallon v Corriculo Ltd: 6008077/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Mallon v Corriculo Ltd: 6008077/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680f489811d566056bcae91a/Mr_C_Mallon__v_Corriculo_Ltd__6008077.2024__PH_Judgment.pdf).
Developing a Robust Global Navigation System for UK Defence
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Information on the Ministry of Defence's Robust Global Navigation System (RGNS) project, delivering assured Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) for the UK

The R-GNS project has been tasked with delivering an assured Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Multi-Constellation Open Service (MCOS) Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver for UK Defence.

Resilient to electromagnetic interference, it is available for broader exploitation by other government departments, critical national infrastructure, industry and other relevant parties.

Background

PNT information is typically used for navigation, guidance, situational awareness, search and rescue and time synchronisation purposes.

The UK, NATO and our global partners have encountered increased threats, vulnerabilities and interference to our PNT capabilities while our reliance on GNSS technology is increasing.

The MOD has several specific capability requirements that focus the RGNS technical solution on GNSS receivers that exploit the growing number of satellite-based navigation constellations and the variety of signals they transmit.

The supplier

QinetiQ was awarded a contract to develop the capability. The resulting product is the Q40 receiver, which is now on the market and available for purchase.

QinetiQ and the RGNS project team are continuing to upgrade the capability with major updates planned for the future.

Characteristics

UK-owned sovereign capability with a minimal reliance on the global supply chain

utilises the open, unencrypted signals from the various GNSS

‘secure by design’ including a fully understood design, as well as an assured manufacture and supply chain

incorporates anti-jam and anti-spoof techniques based on Defence experience

no need for the end user to handle cryptographic materials

one variant has zero export controls, the other is subject to Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) regulations

the RGNS receiver should be thought of as a component which must be integrated into a piece of equipment, platform, capability or piece of infrastructure to operate

How to find out more

You can find out further information by visiting the QinetiQ website (https://www.qinetiq.com/en/what-we-do/services-and-products/global-navigation-satellite-system-receiver) or contacting DE&S (https://des.mod.uk/contact-us/).
Mr A Pidd v Elevation Yorkshire Ltd and Others: 1801013/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Pidd v Elevation Yorkshire Ltd and Others: 1801013/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6788f597d0561c11b91d04c9/Mr_A_Pidd_v_1._Elevation_Yorkshire_Ltd_2._Karl_Cross_3._Andrew_Watts_-_1801013.2024.pdf).
Building Control Independent Panel - informing recommendations to government
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

We are seeking evidence to inform recommendations made by the Building Control Independent Panel.

Following the publication of the Building Control Independent Panel’s problem statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-control-independent-panel-problem-statement), we are inviting stakeholders to share their views in response.

This call for evidence has been published to ensure that stakeholders can contribute to the panel’s perspectives and help inform its recommendations.
Market Sustainability and Improvement Fund 2025 to 2026: care provider fees
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-21)

Data and analysis of fees paid to care providers by local authorities, reported as part of the Market Sustainability and Improvement Fund.

The 3 target areas for the Market Sustainability and Improvement Fund (MSIF) are:
- increasing fee rates paid to adult social care providers in local areas
- increasing adult social care workforce capacity and retention
- reducing adult social care waiting times
Local authorities were required to report data on local authority fee rates for adult social care providers in the financial years 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026 as part of MSIF. The purpose is to find out how much the MSIF grant and broader local government funding is having an impact in helping local care markets through fee uplifts (increases).

See the initial reporting template on the Market Sustainability and Improvement Fund 2025 to 2026 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/market-sustainability-and-improvement-fund-2025-to-2026) page for the questions used to collect the fee rates.

This publication updates the 2024 to 2025 fee rates (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/market-sustainability-and-improvement-fund-2024-to-2025-care-provider-fees) published in October 2024.

This report is a continuation of similar reports published as part of the improved Better Care Fund (iBCF) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/improved-better-care-fund-quarterly-reporting). It additionally includes local authority fee rates and fee rate uplifts for external providers of supported living, care homes without nursing for clients aged 18 to 64, and care homes with nursing for clients aged 18 to 64.
HMPPS Offender Equalities Annual Report 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

This report provides statistics on offenders in prison and their protected characteristics.

The Equality Act 2010 lists 9 Protected Characteristics:
- Age
- Sex
- Race
- Disability
- Sexual Orientation
- Religion or Belief
- Gender Reassignment
- Marriage/Civil Partnership
- Pregnancy/Maternity
This report focuses on those protected characteristics where data are collected, and are of sufficient quality for statistics to be meaningful. In general, this report is limited to analysis on sex, age, race (ethnicity) and religious belief for these reasons. Where data are available for other protected characteristics at sufficient quality and with sufficient coverage to be meaningful, they are also presented and considered.

The report presents some analysis by individual characteristic and is meant to serve as a guide for further research. In many cases, more than one factor (e.g. age and another protected characteristic, criminal history, socio-economic) may have an effect on an outcome.

Pre-release

The HMPPS Offender Equalities Report is produced and handled by the Ministry of Justice’s (MOJ) analytical professionals and production staff. Pre-release access of up to 24 hours is granted to the following persons:

Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Permanent Secretary, Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending, Director General Policy (Prisons, Offenders and Analysis), Press officer (x5), Deputy Director of Courts and People, Chief Statistician, Analyst (x7), Policy Officer (x10).
Echo-U
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 Echo-U 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 Echo-U 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.
C Ellis v Vent-Care Ventilation Services Ltd formerly Vent-Care Cleaning Services Ltd: 6000330/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in C Ellis v Vent-Care Ventilation Services Ltd formerly Vent-Care Cleaning Services Ltd: 6000330/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679a2277dc6d75ae3ddc7b9a/C_Ellis_v_Vent-Care_Ventilation_Services_Ltd__formerly_Vent-Care_Cleaning_Services_Limited_-_6000330.2024_-_UDL_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
Monmouthshire County Council (HQ)
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 Monmouthshire County Council (HQ) 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 Monmouthshire County Council (HQ) recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the 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.
Bowel cancer screening: guidelines for colonoscopy
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-11)

This guidance sets out the process for Endoscopy in the NHS bowel cancer screening programme.

This guidance sets out the process for Endoscoopy in the NHS bowel cancer screening programme and was updated in July 2025

It includes information about:
- patients unfit for endoscopy
- consent
- quality standards
- removal of polyps
- governance and risk management
Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening: standards report 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Data report for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening for 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.

Main findings

The report shows that from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024:
- approximately 330,500 men were offered screening, with 82.1% that were tested
- 2,004 aneurysms (aorta measuring ≥3.0cm) were found
- approximately 15,300 men were on surveillance during the year and approximately 22,400 surveillance scans were undertaken
- 810 men with large aneurysms (≥5.5cm) or rapidly growing aneurysms (≥4.0cm that has grown 1cm or more in 1 year) were appropriately referred for surgery, that were suitable for intervention and did not decline
F Masi v Kitchen G Ltd: 6003602/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in F Masi v Kitchen G Ltd: 6003602/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eaa69d0678ace40a7f279c/Frederico_Masi_v_Kitchen_G_Ltd_6003602-2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in F Masi v Kitchen G Ltd: 6003602/2024 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6874cd7083d39f474eb7d35a/Federico_Masi_v_Kitchen_G_Ltd_6003602-2024_Certificate_of_Correction.pdf).

Read the full decision in F Masi v Kitchen G Ltd: 6003602/2024 - Corrected Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688cc5e0dc6688ed50878375/Federico_Masi_v_Kitchen_G_Ltd_6003602-2024_Corrected_Judgment.pdf).
Newport Land and Law 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 Newport Land and Law 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 Newport Land and Law Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Drum & Cymbals (KFM 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 Drum & Cymbals (KFM 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 Drum & Cymbals (KFM 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:

We also pledge the following:

Assisting in fundraising events in support of the Armed Forces such as music events.

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.
35 Durham Road, North Harrow, Middlesex , HA1 4PF: HS/LON/00AQ/MNR/2024/0128
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Residential Property Decision of Judge Naylor and Mr Miller on 3 July 2024

Read the full decision in 35 Durham Road, North Harrow, Middlesex , HA1 4PF: HS/LON/00AQ/MNR/2024/0128 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66bcc5b0c909b91981323e00/35_Durham_Rd_Dec_24.pdf) 35 Durham Road, North Harrow, Middlesex , HA1 4PF: HS/LON/00AQ/MNR/2024/0128 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66bcc7a63cc0741b92314651/35_Durham_Rd__Reasons_24.pdf)
Company Names Tribunal decision: Genting Research Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-03)

Decision for applicant Genting UK Plc against registration number 13492977, applicant successful.

Application number 5044

Applicant Genting UK Plc objected to the name used by Genting Research Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.

Signed order

On the 26 February 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Genting Research Ltd is changed to 13492977, LTD.
Homes England strategic plan 2025 to 2030
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Our plan for how we'll drive regeneration and housing delivery to create high-quality homes and thriving places.

This 5-year plan spans financial year 2025 to 2026 to financial year 2029 to 2030. It outlines:
- our mission
- our strategic objectives and what we’re aiming to deliver
- how we’ll measure our performance
DBT inward investment results 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) statistics showing results for inward investment projects which landed in the UK in the 2024 to 2025 financial year.

These results detail the inward investment into the UK which landed in the 2024 to 2025 financial year, including the:
- number of foreign direct investment (FDI) projects
- number of FDI projects that DBT supported
- number of new jobs created in the UK through FDI
- number of jobs in the UK safeguarded through FDI
- types of FDI in the UK
- Global Entrepreneur Programme
- projects aligned to the Ten Point Plan
- Research & Development (R&D) projects
- value of venture capital and large capital investment projects
The results include statistics for the FDI which landed in the UK in the 2024 to 2025 financial year by:
- region and devolved administration
- top source market
- sector
Simon Bowen
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Simon Bowen is the Interim Chair for Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N), having previously been appointed as Industry Adviser to lead the set-up of the organisation. Simon started his career as an engineering officer in the Royal Navy serving on submarines. He has extensive experience in the petrochemicals, renewables, civil nuclear and defence nuclear sectors. Simon played a key role in the development of the Nuclear Sector Deal as part of the government’s Industrial Strategy. Simon joined Babcock International in 2015 where he was Chief Executive for nuclear. He was responsible for the Cavendish Nuclear business and the defence nuclear portfolio providing naval base services and submarine maintenance at Devonport, Clyde and Rosyth. He retired from Babcock in December 2021. Simon led the scoping phase of GBN from May to September 2022, setting out the strategy and the key steps to rebuild the UK’s generating nuclear capacity. This included extensive engagement across government, with vendors, the supply chain, academia and others in the international nuclear sector. In September, Simon delivered the scoping report to the then-PM and the Secretary of State of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero ( DESNZ ) with his recommendations. He continues as the Chair of Devonport Royal Dockyard and sits on the Council of the RNLI. Simon joined the board of Rolls Royce Submarines as a Non-Executive Director in December 2021 and resigned in March 2023 following his appointment as GBN Interim Chair.

Simon Bowen is the Interim Chair for Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N), having previously been appointed as Industry Adviser to lead the set-up of the organisation.

Simon started his career as an engineering officer in the Royal Navy serving on submarines. He has extensive experience in the petrochemicals, renewables, civil nuclear and defence nuclear sectors.

Simon played a key role in the development of the Nuclear Sector Deal (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nuclear-sector-deal) as part of the government’s Industrial Strategy.

Simon joined Babcock International in 2015 where he was Chief Executive for nuclear. He was responsible for the Cavendish Nuclear business and the defence nuclear portfolio providing naval base services and submarine maintenance at Devonport, Clyde and Rosyth. He retired from Babcock in December 2021.

Simon led the scoping phase of GBN from May to September 2022, setting out the strategy and the key steps to rebuild the UK’s generating nuclear capacity. This included extensive engagement across government, with vendors, the supply chain, academia and others in the international nuclear sector. In September, Simon delivered the scoping report to the then-PM and the Secretary of State of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) with his recommendations.

He continues as the Chair of Devonport Royal Dockyard and sits on the Council of the RNLI. Simon joined the board of Rolls Royce Submarines as a Non-Executive Director in December 2021 and resigned in March 2023 following his appointment as GBN Interim Chair.
Company Names Tribunal decision: Polycoat Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Decision for applicant Polycote UK LLP registration number 10393314, applicant successful.

Application number 4828

Polycote UK LLP objected to the name used by Polycoat Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was defended. ‘Defended’ refers to decisions where there has been a defence or where there are other issues of note.
Two World War One Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders commemorated in France
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

Military representatives and others gathered to honour two World War One soldiers from the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders at special commemoration ceremonies in France.

The services, organised by the Ministry of Defence’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), paid tribute to Company Quarter Master Serjeant Charles Monro and Corporal Francis Flynn at Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) cemeteries.

Human remains discovered during de-mining work near Le Maisnil were identified as CQMS Monro through DNA testing. He received a burial with full military honours at Aubers Ridge British Cemetery – a dignified farewell denied for over a century.

Born in County Wicklow in 1875, Monro was an experienced soldier who had joined the army in 1894. Serving with the 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, he lost his life during the Battle of Armentières on 21 October 1914.

The military party at CQMS Monro's graveside. Crown Copyright.

In a separate ceremony, Corporal Francis Flynn’s grave was rededicated at Roclincourt Valley Cemetery. Flynn, who served with the 1/7 Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, died on 9 April 1917 during the first day of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

Though initially buried as an unknown Corporal, recent research by the JCCC, the National Army Museum and others revealed that Flynn was the only missing Corporal from his battalion matching the burial details, finally reuniting his name with his resting place.

The military party at the graveside of Cpl Francis Flynn. Crown Copyright.

JCCC Caseworker Alexia Clark said:

I am so pleased to have been involved in the final chapters of the stories of these two men. Returning them to their families, and reuniting their names with their mortal remains, we have ensured that their sacrifice will not be forgotten.

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has placed new headstones on both graves.

Dr Daniel Seaton, Commemorations Case Officer at the CWGC, said:

It was an honour to have been involved in the cases of CQMS Monro and Corporal Flynn. It is always moving when casualties are formally identified – their families having chosen poignant personal inscriptions for their new headstones being a fitting tribute. The Commission will care for the graves of these casualties in perpetuity.
Zampell 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 Zampell 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 Zampell Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
PM meeting with President Herzog of Israel: 10 September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

The Prime Minister met the President of Israel Isaac Herzog in Downing Street this afternoon.

The Prime Minister met the President of Israel Isaac Herzog in Downing Street this afternoon.

He condemned Israel’s action in Doha yesterday as completely unacceptable. He said the strikes were a flagrant violation of a key partner’s sovereignty and do nothing to secure the peace we all desperately want to see.

Turning to Gaza, he reiterated his huge concern and implored Israel to change course. They must stop the manmade famine from worsening further by letting aid in and halting their offensive operations, he added

The leaders agreed that the hostages who were cruelly ripped by Hamas from their families nearly two years ago must be released. The Prime Minister also shared his condolences for the horrifying terror attack in Jerusalem on Monday, making clear that the UK stands against the abhorrent terrorism Israel has endured since October 7th.

The Prime Minister finished by saying that the UK and Israel are longstanding allies, and he will continue his work to secure an enduring peace and a better future for the Israeli and Palestinian people alike. Both leaders were clear that Hamas will play absolutely no role in this future.
M Abukar v The British Red Cross Society: 1801039/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M Abukar v The British Red Cross Society: 1801039/2025 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f77a460cef4b4e32f12dc8/M_Abukar_v_The_British_Red_Cross_Society_-Judgment_1801039.2025.pdf).
Mr G Laffy v WKCIC Group T/a Capital City College Group and Ms Odu: 3303868/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Laffy v WKCIC Group T/a Capital City College Group and Ms Odu: 3303868/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66b1f62349b9c0597fdb0b3d/Mr_G_Laffy_v_WKCIC_Group_trading_as_Capital_City_College_Group___other_3303868.2023_FMH_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G Laffy v WKCIC Group T/a Capital City College Group and Ms Odu: 3303868/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bdd2f921d07694be8d76b6/Mr_Laffy_-_v_-_The_WKCIC_Group_t-a_Capital_City_College_Group_-_33038682023_-_Reserved_.Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G Laffy v WKCIC Group T/a Capital City College Group : 3303868/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685267047f8c3d2cbb1ec5cb/Gerry_Michael_Laffy_v_The_WKCIC_Group_t-a_Capital_City_College_Group__3303868.2023__Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Higher Technical Qualification: overview
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Find out what a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) is and how the funding and approval system works.

Information for providers and awarding organisations about the new Higher Technical Qualification, including:
- what a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) is
- how the funding works
- the qualification approval process
- when new qualifications will be approved
- how education providers can get involved
How childcare could be optimised across local areas
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

A theoretical model to help local authorities and other decision-makers plan new childcare provision under the 2025 childcare reforms.

This work examines access to childcare in England and looks at how to optimise childcare provision. This release includes:

main findings

methodology

data tables

This is the third publication in our series exploring childcare accessibility. You can also read our previous work in this series:
- Childcare accessibility by neighbourhood (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/childcare-accessibility-by-neighbourhood-england-ofsteds-methodology) – our methodology examining childcare accessibility by neighbourhood in England, published with the Office for National Statistics
- Changes in access to childcare in England (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changes-to-access-to-childcare-in-england) – our analysis of childcare accessibility in England over the past 4 years