theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Working for British Embassy Kuwait
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)


General information

Working at the British Embassy offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to grow professionally while collaborating with a talented group of individuals. The British Embassy employs approximately over 100 locally employed staff at any given time.

We often have employment opportunities that may appeal to qualified candidates of any nationality with experience and an interest in our work. Past opportunities have included staff functions in administrative areas, trade, transportation, accounting, security,public affairs and residence staff.

We occasionally have part time and shared positions, as well. Unfortunately, we are only able to respond to candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British Embassy in Kuwait or one of the other UK delegations, DIT offices, other government departments or consulates in Kuwait, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate).

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
GemArts
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 GemArts 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 GemArts 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
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.
Triumph Consultants 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 Triumph Consultants 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 Triumph Consultants 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
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr A Burrell v Asda Stores Ltd: 1307067/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Burrell v Asda Stores Ltd: 1307067/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68efb17382670806f9d5e105/Mr_Anthony_Burrell_v_Asda_Stores_Ltd_1307067.2024.pdf).
SR2022 No 2: mobile treatment of waste to produce soil, soil substitutes and aggregate
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

Standard rules for mobile plant treating wastes to produce soil, soil substitutes and aggregate.

This standard rules permit allows you to operate a mobile plant to produce soil, soil substitutes and aggregate.

You can apply for this standard rules permit if:

your activity meets the rules set out in the permit

you can manage the potential risks as set out in the generic risk assessment

You need to apply for a deployment each time you wish to treat the wastes allowed under your permit. Form MPD1 Application for deployment of mobile plant for SR2022 No 2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a80952b40f0b62302694599/LIT_10642.pdf)

The charges for applying for this standard rules permit are:

£2,641 for a new standard rules permit application

£2,529 to transfer the permit

£1,519 per deployment

You can get advice before you apply for a permit (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-advice-before-you-apply-for-an-environmental-permit).

How to apply for an environmental permit (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/waste-environmental-permits#check-if-you-can-get-a-standard-rules-permit).

This permit replaces
- SR2010 No 11: mobile plant for treatment of waste to produce soil, soil substitutes and aggregate (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sr2010-number-11)
If you cannot comply with the new standard rules permit you will need to apply to vary your permit (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/change-transfer-or-cancel-your-environmental-permit) into a bespoke permit. You must usually apply within 3 months of the date the standard rules was published (18 December 2024). We have extended this to 27 June 2025. Extension to comply with new standard rules permits RPS 331. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/extension-to-comply-with-new-standard-rules-permits-rps-331/extension-to-comply-with-new-standard-rules-permits-rps-331)
Evans (2) v (1) Prospect (2) Certification Officer (3) ACAS (4) Secretary of State for Business and Trade: [2025] EAT 143
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Mrs Justice Eady on 8 October 2025.

Read the full judgment in Evans (2) v (1) Prospect (2) Certification Officer (3) ACAS (4) Secretary of State for Business and Trade: [2025] EAT 143 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e62bba8c1db6022d0ca208/Evans__2__v_1._Prospect__2._Certification_Officer__3._ACAS__4._Secretary_of_State_for_Business_an..._2025__EAT_143.pdf).
Hampton Burlington Court Care
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 Hampton Burlington Court Care 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 Hampton Burlington Court Care 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
- 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.
Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme: evaluation
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

An evaluation of the Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme (FLOWMIS).

The Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme (FLOWMIS) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/floating-offshore-wind-manufacturing-investment-scheme) supports the delivery of port infrastructure to facilitate floating offshore wind.

The evaluation explores how the scheme was delivered and identifies what worked well and what could have been improved. It also suggests improvements for future schemes.

There is a separate evaluation of the Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/offshore-wind-manufacturing-investment-scheme-evaluation).
ADCD02000 - Control: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

Note: This manual is currently under review. Some content may be withdrawn or revised during this process. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. In the meantime, you should check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).
Longs of Leeds
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 Longs of Leeds 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 Longs of Leeds 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:

Personal family ties both past and present to Military Serving personnel

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.
Miss M Gillard v West Kent Group Ltd and Domiciliary Care Experts: 2310231/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M Gillard v Domiciliary Care Experts: 2310231/2024 - Corrected Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686e296d10d550c668de3cad/2310231-2024__Ms_M_Gillard_v_Domiciliary_Care_Experts__CORRECTED_Judgment_on_Reconsideration-_June_2025.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss M Gillard v West Kent Group Ltd: 2310231/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686d2faf2557debd867cbe19/Miss_M_Gillard_v_West_Kent_Group_Ltd_2310231.24.pdf).
Braunston Parish Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Braunston Parish Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Armed Forces Champion

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.
Understanding PIP applicant experiences: the experience of applicants with anxiety
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

This report is a qualitative research study into the experiences of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) applicants with mental health conditions and/or neurodiversity.

Research background

The research was undertaken by The Social Agency (formerly Basis Social) on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). It explored how the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) application journey is experienced by customers who are predisposed to anxiety with the aim to deepen the Department’s understanding of what it can do to reduce anxiety for all applicants.

Contribution to the evidence base

This report provides evidence on the challenges faced by PIP applicants with mental health conditions and/or neurodiversity. It addresses how anxiety can be triggered or exacerbated as applicants navigate the PIP application and assessment process. Whilst the application process can be anxiety-inducing for anyone, people with certain health conditions including anxiety, depression, neurodevelopmental conditions and neurodiversity may be more prone to experiencing anxiety, and therefore, the impact of the PIP application process may be more pronounced. This report explores what changes could be made to improve support to these, and all, applicants.

Research value

The Department will use these findings, alongside insights from wider research, to inform the development and delivery of the Department’s policy initiatives and the Health Transformation Programme.
Charmian Leaver
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Charmian Leaver is Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Tbilisi. She took up her post on 1 December 2024. Charmian joined the FCDO in 2012 after a career in the Royal Navy which included a posting to British Embassy Moscow.  Her previous roles include postings to the British Embassies in Astana, Beijing and Tashkent. Charmian has also worked in the HMG Russia Unit, and twice in the FCDO’s European Union Directorate.

Charmian Leaver is Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Tbilisi. She took up her post on 1 December 2024.

Charmian joined the FCDO in 2012 after a career in the Royal Navy which included a posting to British Embassy Moscow. Her previous roles include postings to the British Embassies in Astana, Beijing and Tashkent.

Charmian has also worked in the HMG Russia Unit, and twice in the FCDO’s European Union Directorate.
LEO graduate outcomes provider level data: 2022 to 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Employment and earnings outcomes of higher education first degree graduates by provider, subject studied and graduate characteristics.

This release uses longitudinal education outcomes (LEO) data. It can be used to compare earnings and employment outcomes for graduates who studied different subjects at different providers in Great Britain.
Mr J M Megaware v Royal Mail HWDC/ILC: 3302051/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J M Megaware v Royal Mail HWDC/ILC: 3302051/2025 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69258bb69fd433badebc310e/Mr_J_M_Megaware_v_Royal_Mail_HWDC-ILC-3302051-2025-_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
DBT inward investment results for Central Europe: 2020 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-23)

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) statistics for inward investment projects from Central Europe that landed in the UK between April 2020 and March 2025.

The inward investment results contain information on the:
- number of investment projects from Central Europe landing in the UK by country
- number of investment projects from Central Europe landing in the UK by sector
- number of new jobs created from the investment projects landing in the UK
The statistics cover investments landing in the UK between 1 April 2020 and 31 March 2025.
Mr J Woodhouse v Airflow Cooling Ltd: 6003118/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Woodhouse v Airflow Cooling Ltd: 6003118/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6842f956e5a089417c8060ea/JOHN_WOODHOUSE_v_Airflow_Cooling_Ltd_-_6003118-2025_.pdf).
Industrial Pumps & Gearboxes 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 Industrial Pumps & Gearboxes 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 Industrial Pumps & Gearboxes Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
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.
Media enquiries
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Press office contacts

Ministry of Justice press office

Journalists with enquiries should call the Newsdesk on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

The Newsdesk is the point of contact for all breaking news and major developments, including interview requests, central co-ordination of departmental enquiries, facts, figures and statistics, statements and diary information.

The desk operates from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. The same number should be used to reach the Press Office outside of this time. You will be asked to leave a message and the duty press officer will call you back.

If you are not a member of the media, please use the Ministry of Justice public enquiries line: xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Press office senior management team

Head of news

Ben Stack

Deputy heads of news

Anna Rutter and Richard Mellor

Chief press officer – victims, courts and law specialist desk:

Huw Wales

Contact the specialist desk via the news desk for filming and visit requests, and long lead enquiries relating to HMCTS.

Media guidance

Our guidance to staff on supporting media access to courts and tribunals (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-staff-on-supporting-media-access-to-courts-and-tribunals) provides information on how we assist the media with access to our hearings.

HMCTS media enquiries service - case-specific information

Journalists with requests for case or hearing information for magistrates’ courts, single justice service and some civil, family and tribunals enquiries should call our centralised media enquiries line on xx-xxxx-xxxx , 8.30am to 5pm – Monday to Friday. Our Service Centre is also available to handle magistrates’ court and single justice service media enquiries on Saturdays from 8am to 2pm.

UK press authentication details may be required.

For civil, family and tribunals, the enquiries line covers:
- County Courts
- Probate, divorce and family law
- Tribunals (Social Security and Child Support, Employment, Immigration and Asylum Chamber, Special Educational Needs and Disability)
- Infected Blood Compensation
Journalists should continue to contact Crown Courts, High Court including the Royal Courts of Justice, and Business and Property Courts directly. You can find their contact detail on our Find a Court or Tribunal service (https://www.gov.uk/find-court-tribunal).

Information will continue to be provided in line with existing HMCTS Staff Media Guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-staff-on-supporting-media-access-to-courts-and-tribunals).

The role of the Ministry of Justice and Judicial Office press offices and their contact details remain the same.
Sheldrake Training 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 Sheldrake Training 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 Sheldrake Training 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.
Quadrant 4 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 Quadrant 4 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 Quadrant 4 Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
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.
Miss S Reeve v Sustainability Connects Global Ltd: 6019136/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S Reeve v Sustainability Connects Global Ltd: 6019136/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6915ab4cdb01ecfcf96fc8aa/Miss_S_Reeve_v_Sustainability_Connects_Global_Limited_Judgment___Reasons_6019136.2025.pdf).
Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme grant determination: 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Grant determination for the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme in the financial year 2024 to 2025.

This grant determination letter applies to funding claimed from the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme. This is the 2024 to 2025 edition, which applies to all claims for eligible training courses and qualifications that were paid for between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 (inclusive), irrespective of when the claim is submitted.

For claims for eligible training courses and qualifications that were paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 (inclusive), the 2025 to 2026 edition of the grant determination letter (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-social-care-learning-and-development-support-scheme-grant-determination-2025-to-2026) applies.

Where courses or qualifications have been paid for in multiple instalments, the grant determination letter applies according to the date that the first payment was made.
ADCD02450 - Control: guarantees
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

There are various checking procedures that should be carried out to ensure that:
- the wording is as set out in ADCD02500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/anti-dumping-and-countervailing-duties/adcd02500)
- the bank undertaking the guarantee is on the list of approved banks set out in Tax Accounting Policies (Financial Securities)
- where a financial limit is included, the amount specified is sufficient to cover any potential ADD due
- a local reference number should be allocated for each standing guarantee
- this number should be advised to the importer/agent for use in future entries where appropriate
- details of the guarantee should be retained and filed locally.
Mr N Ardom v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Ltd: 6006674/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Ardom v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Ltd: 6006674/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6776871f9d03f12136308d0c/Mr_N_Ardom_v_Bidvest_Noonan__UK__Limited_-_6006674-2024.pdf).
Bioscience and health technology sector statistics 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

Statistics  on the bioscience and health technology sector 2023 to 2024. These statistics are designated as 'official statistics in development'.

Feedback notice

User feedback is crucial in ensuring that our publication remains useful and relevant to the needs of individuals and businesses.

We encourage users of the bioscience and health technology sector statistics to get in touch if they have any feedback/suggestions relating to the content or presentation of data in this publication.

Responsible statistician: Claire Beaton

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

Previous reports in the bioscience and health technology sector statistics (BaHTSS) series were labelled as ‘official statistics’. However, this 2023 to 2024 report has been classified as ‘official statistics in development’ to reflect the fact that substantial changes have been made to the publication following a change in methodology.

This change in designation is being implemented whilst the Office for Life Sciences (OLS):
- carries out further quality improvements to the new methodology
- considers users’ feedback on the new approach
- explores ways to reintroduce some breakdowns of the life sciences sector which have been temporarily removed due to the change in methodology
The new methodology applies to 2023 to 2024 data only. It has not been possible to backdate or revise previous estimates of the life sciences sector (for 2021 to 2022 and earlier) using the new methodology. The estimates relating to 2023 to 2024 are therefore not directly comparable with estimates of the sector between 2008 to 2009 and 2021 to 2022. However, data for years between 2008 to 2009 and 2021 to 22 are still referenced in this publication where the definition of the metric remains unchanged, as these are still the best estimates of the sector available for those time periods.

The 2023 to 2024 data relates to companies that are active in the UK and operate within the following life sciences subsectors:
- medical technology
- biopharmaceuticals
COM90050 - Payments: processing payments: certificate of tax deposit
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)


The Certificate of Tax Deposit (CTD) scheme enabled companies to make payments from deposits held against future tax liabilities. Interest is payable to the holders of these deposits when they are surrendered against liability to tax or are encashed. Full details of the scheme are contained in a prospectus issued by the Treasury.

Only CTDs purchased before 1 October 1993 can be used in settlement of CT liability. Such payments for COTAX are therefore rare.

From 23 November the CTD scheme is closed. It is no longer possible to purchase new certificates, but existing certificates will continue to be honoured until 23 November 2023.

It is important that you follow the guidance in the Debt Management Manual immediately you receive a CTD.

See:
- COM90051 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com90051) for a list of forms relevant to this subject
- COM90052 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com90052) for a list of functions to use in particular situations
Benin: legal and prison systems
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-11)

Information on legal and detention systems, in Benin, for British nationals abroad.

This guidance explains how to:
- arrange visits
- send money to a prisoner
- apply for a transfer to a UK prison
This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s Government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information contained in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers for independent legal advice. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ghana-list-of-lawyers/ghana-list-of-lawyers)
Public Sector Equality Duty reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

In carrying out our functions, GIAA is required to have due regard to and achieve the objectives set out under this act.

In carrying out our functions, GIAA is required to have due regard to and achieve the objectives set out under this act to:
- eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct that is prohibited by or under the Equality Act 2010
- advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it
- foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it
These reports provide aggregated information relating to our employees and a benchmark that enables us to measure progress and identify priority areas for further research and action. It shows how we carry out our statutory duties to promote and monitor equalities.
Appoint a corporate director (AP02)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Use this form to appoint a corporate body or firm as a director.

This form can be used to notify Companies House about a body or firm being appointed as a corporate director.

File online

Use the online service (https://www.gov.uk/file-changes-to-a-company-with-companies-house) to update your information as quickly as possible.

Do not use the paper form if the company is in the protected online filing (PROOF) scheme (https://www.gov.uk/protect-your-company-from-corporate-identity-theft).

It takes longer to process paper forms sent to us by post.
Mr P Overton v Ministry of Defence: 6001503/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Overton v Ministry of Defence: 6001503/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67979a6e4686aac15860632f/Mr_P_Overton_-vs-_Ministry_of_Defence_-_6001503.2023_-_Judgment.pdf).