theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
UK trade envoy visit strengthens trade ties with Costa Rica
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

UK trade envoy visits Costa Rica to boost trade ties and engage with British businesses.

The UK trade envoy to Central America, Jessica Morden MP, undertook her first official visit to Costa Rica from 11 to 13 June 2025. The visit aimed to strengthen the UK Costa Rica trade relationship, reinforce UK commercial interests, and highlight the UK’s global leadership on climate resilience and sustainable finance.

During her programme, the trade envoy met with key government officials, business leaders and representatives from British companies to explore new opportunities to advance trade and investment. This included a meeting with Costa Rica’s Minister of Foreign Trade, Manuel Tovar, where she reaffirmed the UK’s support for Costa Rica’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The UK formally became a member of CPTPP in December 2024.

The trade envoy also engaged with British companies operating in Costa Rica to gain insight into the investment landscape and identify opportunities for growth. A meeting with the British-Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce provided further perspective on the Chamber’s role in supporting UK businesses interests in the country.

The trade envoy visited UK firms Smith & Nephew and AstraZeneca, to discuss how the Department for Business and Trade could continue to support their growth in Costa Rica. She concluded her visit with a stop at Country Day School, part of the UK-headquartered Nord Anglia Education group, touching on how the UK could support the delivery of British educational excellence in Costa Rica.

Speaking at the King’s Birthday Party reception in San José, the trade envoy said:

This visit offers me a valuable opportunity to further strengthen our extensive trade and investment ties, and to engage with many of you who are so passionate about the opportunities to boost bilateral prosperity.

The UK Government’s number one mission is clear: economic growth. Our new industrial and trade strategy reflects this priority – grounded in long-term stability, a renewed commitment to free and fair trade, and a pro-business approach.

The United Kingdom’s trade envoy programme is a network of parliamentarians integral to supporting the government’s growth mission by providing additional international trade and investment support to ministers.

They play a crucial role in supporting the Department for Business and Trade’s growth priorities, in particular through helping deliver the industrial and trade strategies and attracting foreign direct investment to every region in the UK.
Kate Cheetham
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-27)

Kate is the Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary of Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LBG). As well as advising the Board and Senior Executives on legal and governance matters and sitting on the executive committee, Kate is responsible for the strategic leadership and management of LBG’s full-service Legal and Secretariat function.  Kate joined LBG in 2005, holding a number of senior positions before her current role including Deputy Group General Counsel and General Counsel for Group Legal. Before joining LBG, Kate was a corporate lawyer at Linklaters, specialising in mergers and acquisitions. Prior to that, Kate ran a commercial art gallery in London. Kate is passionate about inclusion and diversity and within LBG is an Executive Ally of the group’s social mobility agenda and previously co-chaired LBG’s women’s network, Breakthrough. Kate was a Trustee of the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales for seven years, shaping their partnering with small and local charities, people and communities working towards a more just and compassionate society.

Kate is the Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary of Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LBG). As well as advising the Board and Senior Executives on legal and governance matters and sitting on the executive committee, Kate is responsible for the strategic leadership and management of LBG’s full-service Legal and Secretariat function.

Kate joined LBG in 2005, holding a number of senior positions before her current role including Deputy Group General Counsel and General Counsel for Group Legal. Before joining LBG, Kate was a corporate lawyer at Linklaters, specialising in mergers and acquisitions. Prior to that, Kate ran a commercial art gallery in London.

Kate is passionate about inclusion and diversity and within LBG is an Executive Ally of the group’s social mobility agenda and previously co-chaired LBG’s women’s network, Breakthrough. Kate was a Trustee of the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales for seven years, shaping their partnering with small and local charities, people and communities working towards a more just and compassionate society.
Harthurstfield Park, Fiddlers Green Lane, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham GL51 0SZ : HAV/23UB/PHI/2025/0675,0678,0679,0681,0682,0685,0686&0687
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Southern Region, Judge C A Rai on 7 October 2025

Read the full decision in GL51 0SZ_HAV/23UB/PHI/2025/0675,0678,0679,0681,0682,0685,0686&0687_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6902235871b575684c3cf812/Harthursdfield_Pk_8_pitches.pdf)
Fone-Alarm Installations 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 Fone-Alarm Installations 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 Fone-Alarm Installations Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mrs McCrae v London Underground Ltd: 3314800/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs McCrae v London Underground Ltd: 3314800/2022 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e3be3cd4a1b0665b8ee29f/Mrs_McCrae_v_London_Underground_Limited__3314800-2022.pdf).
Ms M Hunter v North Lanarkshire Council: 8000621/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Hunter v North Lanarkshire Council: 8000621/2025 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6890932c25ba7325501b09a3/Ms_M_Hunter_v_North_Lanarkshire_Council_-_8000621.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
PE22 0LR, Hook 2 Sisters Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/EP3032YV/V003
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

View the permit issued for Freiston Farm, Boston under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:
- Operator name: Hook 2 Sisters Limited
- Installation name: Freiston Farm
- Permit number: EPR/EP3032YV/V003
Consumer protection guidance for businesses
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Find out how to comply with consumer protection law and view guidance by sector.

Why consumer protection matters

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) promotes competition and protects consumers.

Consumer protection gives consumers the confidence that the CMA is standing up for their interests. It also gives fair-dealing businesses the confidence to grow and invest on a level playing-field, knowing that their competitors cannot gain an unfair advantage by breaking the law.

Read more about the CMA and what we do (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority/about).

Guidance by sector

How we investigate consumer issues

Find the CMA’s current and previous consumer enforcement investigations (https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases?case_type%5B%5D=consumer-enforcement).
- How the CMA uses its direct consumer enforcement powers (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-the-cma-uses-its-direct-consumer-enforcement-powers)
- Direct consumer enforcement guidance: CMA200 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/direct-consumer-enforcement-guidance-cma200)
- How the CMA gathers information to enforce consumer law (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-the-cma-gathers-information-to-enforce-consumer-law)
- Consumer protection: enforcement guidance (CMA58) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/consumer-protection-enforcement-guidance-cma58)
- The CMA’s approach to direct consumer protection (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-cmas-approach-to-direct-consumer-protection)
How best to make a competition or consumer law complaint and what happens next (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-best-to-make-a-competition-or-consumer-law-complaint-and-what-happens-next).

Tell us about a consumer protection problem

Tell the CMA about a consumer protection problem. (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/contact-the-cma)

Anyone can use this service. If you have a problem with something you’ve bought or ordered, you can also check Help for consumers (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-for-consumers).

Other organisations that provide guidance to businesses
- CTSI Business Companion (https://www.businesscompanion.info/) provides free, simple guidance to help business owners understand Trading Standards and consumer protection law
- ASA/CAP’s advice for businesses (https://www.asa.org.uk/advice-and-resources/advice-for-businesses.html) provides guidance for businesses on advertising
- ask a question directly to the ASA’s Copy Advice team (https://www.asa.org.uk/advice-and-resources/bespoke-copy-advice.html) for tailored advice
- sectoral regulators, including Ofcom, Ofgem, the FCA and others, also publish relevant guidance for businesses in their sectors
Businesses can also speak to their local Trading Standards Service for advice. Find your local Trading Standards office (https://www.gov.uk/find-local-trading-standards-office)
RFIG21260 - Statutory Residence Test (SRT): Split year treatment: Case 7 - The overseas and UK parts of the tax year
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


The overseas part of the tax year is the period from the beginning of the tax year until the deemed arrival day.

The UK part of the tax year is the part of the year beginning with the deemed arrival day and ending at the end of the tax year.

Example

Joan is Edward’s wife (see RFIG21230 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig21230)). Joan lived with Edward in Switzerland for the duration of his employment. She also retires from work and returns to live in the UK with Edward. However, she does not return on 3 November 2014 with her husband; she arrives in the UK on 8 November 2014, having worked her notice at her part-time job (20 hours per week) in Switzerland.

Provided Joan did not exceed the limits for days spent in the UK before the UK part of the tax year commenced, she meets the criteria for case 7 for 2014-2015 as follows:
- she was not UK resident for the 2013-2014 tax year
- she does not qualify for Case 6 as she does not meet the criteria for the third automatic overseas test – nor does she qualify for Case 4, 5 or 8
- her husband will receive Case 6 split year treatment
- she is resident in the UK for the tax year following her return to the UK, 2015-2016
- she has come to the UK to continue to live with her husband
The UK part of the tax year 2014-2015 starts on 8 November 2014 when Joan moves to the UK.
Ms K Rockell v Maximus UK: 1603086/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms K Rockell v Maximus UK: 1603086/2023 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6630cf20461b174172cad212/K_Rockell_v_Maximus_UK_1603086.2023__Part_srike_out_Judgment_UDL.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms K Rockell v Maximus UK: 1603086/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67890e7ed0561c11b91d04e8/1603086.2023_K_Rockell_v_Maximus_UK_Services_Limited_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms K Rockell v Maximus UK Services Ltd: 1603086/2023 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6867d2ec2cfe301b5fb67767/1603086._K_Rockell_v_Maximus_UK_Services_Limited_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).
Kirklees Council: 19 November 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

The schools adjudicator’s admission objection decision about Kirklees Council.

Decision reference: ADA4468

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements – upheld

School type: community and voluntary aided

School phase: primary and secondary

Local authority: Kirklees Council

Admission authority: local authority
Excise Notice 147a: Pool Betting Duty
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

This notice provides legal and technical guidance about reforms to Pool Betting Duty from 1 December 2014.

This notice includes guidance on:
- UK persons
- PBD calculations
- registration
- agents and representatives
- keeping records
- accounting periods
- submitting returns
- making duty payments to HMRC
Hinduja Global Solutions UK 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 Hinduja Global Solutions UK 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 Hinduja Global Solutions UK 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
- 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.
OPSS product safety and consumers: Wave 8
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-08)

An independent research report.

This tracker seeks to build on a body of existing research and evidence in this area, including the Consumer Attitudes to Product Safety study. It aims to benchmark and measure various key objectives of OPSS as well as filling evidence gaps for various policy topics.

Key objectives of this research include:
- To understand and monitor consumers’ awareness and attitudes to a range of product safety issues
- To gain new attitudinal insight on OPSS policy areas
- To increase understanding of vulnerabilities and vulnerable groups
To support these objectives, OPSS commissioned YouGov to understand and monitor consumers’ awareness and attitudes of product safety, their attitudes towards the product safety regulatory system, and understanding of different organisations concerned with product safety.

This report presents the findings from the eighth wave of tracking, including comparisons against the previous waves where applicable. The report also includes an exploration of key topical policy areas including online purchasing, e-labelling, personal light electric vehicles (PLEVs) and smart devices/cybersecurity.
London Borough of Tower Hamlets: Ministerial Envoys’ first report
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Ministerial Envoys’ first report detailing the progress of the intervention at the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

In their first report the Ministerial Envoys provide an update on the progress of the intervention in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The report notes that, while there has been progress in a number of key areas, the Ministerial Envoys are concerned that wholesale political and staff buy-in and involvement in the Council’s improvement journey is not yet in place.
Mr O Olubori v Jet2.com Ltd: 6013790/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr O Olubori v Jet2.com Ltd: 6013790/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680a2058bc942a09683a2744/Mr_O_Olubori_v_Jet2.com_Limited_-_6013790.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr O Olubori v Jet2.com Ltd: 6013790/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684947bf782e42a839d3a3a6/Mr_O_Olubori_v_Jet2.com_Limited_-_Reconsideration_Judgment_-_6013790.2024.pdf).
Ms M Tennyson v Abbeys Care Support & Training Ltd and others: 3201326/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Tennyson v Abbeys Care Support & Training Ltd and others: 3201326/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6753218cdcabf976e5fb0082/Ms_M_Tennyson_-v-_Abbeys_Care_Support___Training_Limited___Others_-_3201326_2023_-_Prelim_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms M Tennyson v Abbeys Care Support & Training Ltd and others: 3201326/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679b43c3413ef177de146bcb/Ms_M_Tennyson_v_Abbeys_Care_Support_Training_Ltd___Others_-_3201326_2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Notice to exporters 2025/02: update to open general export licence
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated the OGEL exports in support of Joint Strike Fighter (F-35 Lightning II).

This notice provides an update regarding the following open general export licence (OGEL): exports in support of Joint Strike Fighter (F-35 Lightning II).

The notices to exporters collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/notices-to-exporters) brings together all published notices.
Early years and childcare statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

Statistics from Ofsted for early years and childcare.

These statistics look at past outcomes and preclude any changes the current government may make to the way we inspect and regulate providers in the future.

We release Official Statistics twice a year and providers and inspection data twice a year. Sign up for email alerts (https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?content_store_document_type=all_research_and_statistics&level_one_taxon=c58fdadd-7743-46d6-9629-90bb3ccc4ef0&level_two_taxon=f0dcb0b9-2f2c-46b0-adea-42a4fe608170&organisations%5B%5D=ofsted&order=updated-newest) when we publish new data on early years and childcare inspections.

For the latest individual inspection reports, please visit our reports website (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/).
Mr J S Mackay v Buy & Go Cars Ltd: 6018915/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J S Mackay v Buy & Go Cars Ltd: 6018915/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6825dfa3b2527e8de9b014d5/6018915.2024_J_S_Mackay__v__Buy___Go_Cars_Limited_Judgment.pdf).
KJB Kitchens
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 KJB Kitchens 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 KJB Kitchens recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr J Cooper v MKDJLW1 Ltd: 6014923/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Cooper v MKDJLW1 Ltd: 6014923/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cef2b0dc8c730647fd140a/Mr_John_Cooper_v_MKDJLW1_Limited_-_6014923-2024.pdf).
Understanding Child Benefit take-up rates
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

In 2023, HM Revenue and Customs commissioned BMG to carry out research to explore awareness, understanding and barriers to claiming Child Benefit.

At the time of research (2023) Child Benefit take-up rates had fallen more sharply than expected since the Covid 19 pandemic began, and the rates had not recovered as expected. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) commissioned BMG to carry out research to understand the decline in rates and why eligible customers were not claiming.

The research involved a quantitative survey with 1,174 non-claimants and delayed claimants and follow up qualitative interviews with 34 participants. They research found there was a high level of awareness about Child Benefit but fewer felt they understood it well.
Gatwick Airport Northern Runway development consent decision announced
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)

The Gatwick Airport Northern Runway application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.

The project comprises of the amendment of Gatwick Airport to support dual runway operations through the routine use of the existing northern runway and to accommodate up to 80 million passengers per annum. The development will include amendments to taxiways, terminal extensions and ancillary facilities, highways and rivers; as well as temporary construction works, mitigation works and other associated development.

The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by Gatwick Airport Limited on 6 July 2023 and accepted for examination on 3 August 2023.

Following an examination during which the public, statutory consultees and interested parties were given the opportunity to give evidence to the Examining Authority, recommendations were made to the Secretary of State on 27 November 2024.

This is the 60th transport application out of 163 applications examined to date and was again completed by the Planning Inspectorate within the statutory timescale laid down in the Planning Act 2008.

Local communities continue to be given the opportunity of being involved in the examination of projects that may affect them. Local people, the local authority and other interested parties were able to participate in this six-month examination.

The Examining Authority listened and gave full consideration to all local views and the evidence gathered during the examination before making its recommendation to the Secretary of State.

The decision, the recommendation made by the Examining Authority to the Secretary of State for Transport and the evidence considered by the Examining Authority in reaching its recommendation are publicly available on the project pages of the National Infrastructure Planning website. (https://national-infrastructure-consenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/TR020005)

Journalists wanting further information should contact the Planning Inspectorate Press Office, on xx-xxxx-xxxx or xx-xxxx-xxxx or email:

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Regional Network Solutions
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 Regional Network Solutions 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 Regional Network Solutions 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
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.
Eastbourne College
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 Eastbourne College 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 Eastbourne College 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
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.
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
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 The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust 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 The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust 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 Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve 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.
Mrs E Robertson v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 115274/2009
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs E Robertson v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67af6d25a75f02dffca29bcf/Mrs_E_Robertson_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr D Aziz v S Nugent and Bruce 1886 Ltd: 4100236/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Aziz v S Nugent and Bruce 1886 Ltd: 4100236/2022 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/653b85de80884d000df71c0c/Aziz_v_Nugent_+_Other_-_4100236.2022_-_Dismissed.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D Aziz v S Nugent and Bruce 1886 Ltd: 4100236/2022 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/653b85c3e6c9680014aa9c1a/Aziz_v_Nugent_+_Other_-_4100236.2022_-_Final.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D Aziz v S Nugent and Bruce 1886 Ltd: 4100236/2022 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c85f328247839c255ae31d/4100236.2022_-_Mr_D_Aziz_v_1__Scott_Nugent_2__Bruce_1886_Limited__Reconsideration_Judgment_Issued_28.02.2023.pdf).
Burnleywood Medical Centre
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 Burnleywood Medical Centre 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 Burnleywood Medical Centre 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
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.
Ms R Coyle v Glasgow City Council: 121168/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms R Coyle v Glasgow City Council: 121168/2008 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d4023ba4075fa7b9851d90/Ms_R_Coyle_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_121168.2008_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr L Andersen v Practice Plus Group: 1302842/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Andersen v Practice Plus Group: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b5eb1932b2aab18314bbc5/Mr_L_Andersen_-v-_Practice_Plus_Group_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Briggs Equipment UK Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Briggs Equipment UK Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

support for Armed Forces Day as a company event

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 J Williamson v G & K Cothliff Ltd: 6001245/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Williamson v G & K Cothliff Ltd: 6001245/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e1806d70323a45fe6a7025/Mr_J_Williamson_v_G___K_Cothliff_Limited_-_6001245_2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Dame Nicole Jacobs reappointed as Domestic Abuse Commissioner
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Dame Nicole Jacobs has been reappointed as Domestic Abuse Commissioner for a third term from September 2025 until September 2028.

This reappointment has been made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.

Originally appointed in 2019, Ms Jacobs was previously Chief Executive Officer of the charity Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse and has more than 2 decades of experience working to tackle domestic abuse.

Under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner is an independent voice that champions the voices of victims and survivors, engaging people with lived experience to help shape government policy and make recommendations on what more can be done to tackle domestic abuse. The commissioner will use statutory powers to raise public awareness and hold both agencies and government to account in tackling domestic abuse.
MMR: patient group direction (PGD) template
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

PGD template to support the national MMR vaccination programme.

This patient group direction (PGD) template supports the administration of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, to individuals from 1 year of age for routine immunisation or from 6 months of age if early protection is required, in accordance with the national immunisation programme and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidelines on post-exposure prophylaxis for measles.

MMR vaccine PGD version 6.0 is valid from 1 January 2026 to 30 November 2028.

Practitioners must not use this PGD template until it has been authorised in Section 2. This is a legal requirement (see Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1916/contents/made)). Practitioners should follow local policy and procedures to access authorised PGD documents.

This PGD template should be used with reference to current national guidance, the Green Book (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immunisation-against-infectious-disease-the-green-book), and Summary of Product Characteristics (http://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/) for the vaccine.