theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
The UK demands unconditional ceasefire and withdrawal of M23 and Rwandan Defence Forces from DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Democratic Republic of the Congo.

First, the UK regrets that despite the clear and urgent message that this Council sent last month, with the unanimous adoption of resolution 2773, M23 and the Rwandan Defence Forces have continued their territorial advance.

We strongly condemn the capture of Walikale.

And we reiterate that the Rwandan Defence Forces must withdraw from sovereign Congolese territory, and all regional actors must cease support for armed groups.

In addition, the UK condemns M23’s continued restrictions on MONUSCO which have prevented the Mission being able to deliver key tasks mandated by this Council.

Second, the UK welcomes efforts to deliver a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

This includes the joint work of EAC and SADC and its creation of a Panel of Facilitators.

The UK also recognises the efforts of His Highness the Amir of Qatar to convene President Tshisekedi and President Kagame for discussions in support of regional processes.

We regret that despite the commitments made, an immediate and unconditional ceasefire has not yet materialised.

In addition, the UK is grateful to Angola and President Lourenco for his exemplary leadership in securing significant agreements for a sustainable peace.

The Luanda process made important steps forward, including agreement on a harmonised plan for neutralising the FDLR, disengaging the Rwandan Defence Forces from DRC and, most recently, agreement by the DRC government to direct talks with M23.

We deeply regret that M23 were not willing to participate in these talks.

Third, as we’ve heard from our breifers, the humanitarian situation in DRC remains dire.

The UK supports the joint calls by EAC and SADC for the reopening of Goma airport and humanitarian supply routes.

We call on all parties to protect civilians, including from sexual and gender-based violence, and immediately end and prevent the abduction and recruitment and the use of children.

The UK has committed over 18 million dollars of humanitarian support to those in need in eastern DRC.

Finally, President, the conflict in eastern DRC is undermining security across the region.

We urge the parties to engage now in the regionally led peace processes to bring it to a sustainable end.
Bereavement Benefit Remedial Order Uptake: February 2023 to November 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

Uptake of backdated Bereavement Support Payment and Widowed Parent’s Allowance under the Bereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2023.

This publication provides the number of successful backdated Bereavement Support Payment and Widowed Parent’s Allowance claims for cohabiting parents with dependent children whose partner died before 9 February 2023.
Mr J Peltak v Serco Ltd: 3303133/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Peltak v Serco Ltd: 3303133/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c05e9cb0bb6528ee866bb8/Mr_J_Peltak_v__Serco_Limited_3303133-2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Peltak v Serco Ltd: 3303133/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cf0e986b7d7db56e77bd18/Mr_J_Peltak_-_v_-_Serco_Limited_-_3303133-2024_-_REASONS.pdf).
Clinically seriously injured (MAIS 3+) road casualties in Northern Ireland, 1999-2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

This research series presents the number of people seriously injured in road traffic collisions in Northern Ireland using a clinical definition.

This research paper presents the number of people seriously injured in road traffic collisions in Northern Ireland for 1999 to 2023 using a clinical definition. They have been produced using data on road casualties admitted to hospital in Northern Ireland as well as data on road casualties in road traffic collisions reported to the PSNI. Our statistical practice is regulated by the Office for Statistical Regulation (OSR).
Services for children and vulnerable adults: information sharing by inspectorates
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

Agreement between the inspectorates for sharing pre-publication reports and other information.

This agreement sets out how we will share information with each other, including:
- why we share information
- the types of information we share
- how we use the information
The following organisations are parties to this agreement:
- The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted)
- The Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)
- His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation (HMI Probation)
- His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons (HMI Prisons)
IMPS03380 - Import entry procedures: agents importing horses for auction
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)


There are special arrangements applicable to registered taxable persons who import horses on behalf of their owners for auction at bloodstock sales. These arrangements, known as the ‘docket system’, apply to horses imported for sale by auction at Tattersalls, Botterills (Ascot) and Doncaster bloodstock sales. The docket system may be used by the VAT registered auctioneer for horses that are owned wholly or in any part by either:
- a non-taxable person, or
- a taxable person acting in a private capacity.
Excluded from the ‘docket system’ are horses owned by UK VAT registered traders who are importing and selling the horses by way of business and are entitled to recover, in full, as input tax the VAT charged at importation.

Full details of the procedure are given in the table at IMPS08100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/imports/imps08100); for information about the value for VAT of these horses, use IMPS04700 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/imports/imps04700).

As an alternative to the ‘docket system’, horses for sale by auction may be temporarily imported from outside GB with a view to sale at auction under Temporary Admission arrangements (use Notice 3001: The customs (Special Procedures and Outward Processing) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (SI 2018/1249). In such cases, entry is to be made to customs procedure code CPC 53 00 41 and security for VAT must be given by guarantee or cash deposit.
Mr D C Black v Red Wolf Electrical Ltd: 4106952/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D C Black v Red Wolf Electrical Ltd: 4106952/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a9c36eb025c434a9ba3442/4106952.2024_-_Mr_D_C_Black_v_Red_Wolf_Electrical_Limited_-_Judgment_Issued_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Annex B: proformas
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

These levy proformas are optional templates designed to meet the requirements of the Levy Regulations.

These levy proformas are optional templates designed to meet the requirements of the Levy Regulations.

Form of levy liability notice (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686bce1d2557debd867cbd75/Form_of_levy_liability_notice.pdf)

Form of levy payment certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686bce2d81dd8f70f5de3bfc/Form_of_levy_payment_certificate.pdf)

Form of notice of no charge (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686bce3e81dd8f70f5de3bfd/Form_of_notice_of_no_charge.pdf)

Form of revised levy determination notice (new levy liability amount) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686bce64fe1a249e937cbd7e/Form_of_revised_levy_determination_notice__new_levy_liability_amount_.pdf)

Form of revised levy payment certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686bce78fe1a249e937cbd7f/Form_of_revised_levy_payment_certificate.pdf)

Form of revised levy determination notice (containing a notice of no charge) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686bce4efe1a249e937cbd7d/Form_of_revised_levy_determination_notice__containing_a_notice_of_no_charge_.pdf)
Give notice of individual person with significant control (PSC01)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Use this form to give notice of an individual with significant control.

This form can be used to notify Companies House of an individual with significant control.

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

It takes longer to process paper forms sent to us by post.

Forms need to be printed at full size on white A4 size paper.

PSCs must verify their identity and provide their Companies House personal code. The period for doing this depends on your situation. See When you need to verify your identity for Companies House (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/when-you-need-to-verify-your-identity-for-companies-house).

Nationalities and countries

Use our list of nationalities and countries (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationalities) to complete your form. We’ll only accept entries from this standard list.
NCTS: software developers
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

List of companies who advised the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) project team of their plans to develop commercial software solutions for NCTS.

The companies listed have advised the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) project team they intend to develop commercial software solutions for NCTS.

They have started testing the UK customs system or are about to start.
Action for Family Carers
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 Action for Family Carers 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 Action for Family Carers 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
We also pledge the following:

Health and Wellbeing: reaching out to members of the Armed Forces community and their families to facilitate access to support in line with our charitable objectives.

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.
Anatree Group Logistics 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 Anatree Group Logistics 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 Anatree Group Logistics 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
We also pledge the following:

All team members will be offered the chance for additional training and skill improvements if approached by an employee or if we feel the employee would be suitable for that role.

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.
Automatic Exchange of Information: financial institutions
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

How Automatic Exchange of Information may apply to financial institutions, what to report and how to submit the information.

Overview

Automatic Exchange of Information agreements mean that financial institutions (such as banks) must review the accounts they maintain and report certain account holders to HMRC every year.

All references to Automatic Exchange of Information include:
- the United States Foreign Account Tax Compliance (FATCA)
- the Common Reporting Standard
The Common Reporting Standard has been updated and the definitions of financial institutions have been expanded from 1 January 2026.

Automatic Exchange of Information applies if you are a UK financial institution and are resident in the UK, or any part of a non-resident financial institution located in the UK.

Read more detail about financial institutions (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim400600).

Entity level reporting

Each entity is treated as a single financial institution and is responsible for submitting a yearly return.

One member of the group can register and report for other financial institutions within their group.

Collective investment schemes, such as unit trusts, can report at umbrella or sub-fund level.

What to report

Private individual accounts with more than one owner

You’ll need to report individual accounts with more than one owner (such as husband and wife joint accounts) separately.

Accounts held by overseas entities

You can only report accounts held in the UK to HMRC.

UK branches of overseas financial institutions report on the accounts they hold.

No accounts to report

You will not normally need to submit a nil return. However, if you’re in a nil reporting position due to applying the de-minimis $50,000 or $250,000 threshold on pre-existing accounts, you should submit a report.

Before you start

To submit your return, you need a Government Gateway user ID and password. If you do not have a user ID, you can create one when you submit your return.

You also need to be registered for the Automatic Exchange of Information online service (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-for-automatic-exchange-of-information).

Submit a return

You can submit an Automatic Exchange of Information return either:
- through HMRC Online Services (https://www.gov.uk/log-in-register-hmrc-online-services?redirectFrom=AEOI)
- by using HMRC XML Schema (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/foreign-account-tax-compliance-act-schema-and-supporting-documents)
Penalties

HMRC may charge you penalties for non-compliance and late filing.
Introduction of escape fee threshold for welfare benefits work
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

Changes are being made to the remuneration of welfare benefits controlled work to introduce an escape fee threshold

Amendments are being made to Part 1, Schedule 1 of the Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (“the Regulations”) to introduce an escape fee threshold for the remuneration of controlled work in the welfare benefits category of law.

Currently, welfare benefits providers under the 2024 Standard Civil Contract are paid a standard fixed fee of £208 (with no escape fee threshold) per case.

Table 1, Part 1, Schedule 1 of the Regulations is being amended to include the existing welfare benefits fee of £208 and introduce an escape fee threshold of three times the standard fixed fee (i.e. £624) for controlled work matters being claimed in this category of law. Table 7 (Welfare Benefits Standard fixed fee), Part 1, Schedule 1 of the Regulations will be removed.

These amendments to the remuneration of welfare benefits work are set out in the following Statutory Instrument (SI): The Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/415/contents/made). The SI will come into force on Thursday 1 May 2025 and these changes will not apply to cases where the application for civil legal service is made before this date.

Changes have been made to the Controlled Work and Administration (CWA) reporting system to support the introduction of the escape fee threshold in the welfare benefits category of law and will be in place for a Thursday 1 May 2025 go-live date.

Further Information

The Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/415/contents/made)

Information on claiming escape cases can be found here: Escape cases electronic handbook - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/submit-an-escape-fee-case-claim)
Mr L Tonks v HM Revenue & Customs: 2502449/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Tonks v HM Revenue & Customs: 2502449/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ffc07b694d57c6b1cf8e26/Mr_L_Tonks_v_H_M_Revenue_and_Customs_-_2502449-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Understanding a quick political economy analysis (PEA) approach
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-23)

This technical note is for people using political economy analysis (PEA) in international co-operation.

This note is for use alongside the FCDO guide to political economy analysis and thinking and working politically (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/understanding-political-economy-analysis-and-thinking-and-working-politically). It explains how to simplify one popular PEA tool into an approach that can be used by development practitioners wherever they are working.

FCDO’s guide to PEA points to several quick PEA tools that can be used in development. This approach sits alongside the wider set of methodologies as a way to use `structure-agency thinking’ in a short timeframe. It is an approach that can be used by any/all development practitioners to understand the underlying issues that sit beneath the problems and opportunities in their work.
DAK v Disclosure and Barring Service: [2025] UKUT 052 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wikeley on  11 February 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-V (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c7255068a61757838d22ad/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-V.pdf).

Judicial Summary

The Disclosure and Barring Service (the DBS) included the Appellant on both barred lists following an incident during the night shift at a care home, although her name was later removed by the DBS from the Children’s Barred List. The evidence relied upon by the DBS was weak, much of it being untested second or third hand hearsay. The Appellant (and her shift leader) gave extensive oral evidence before the Upper Tribunal, which was tested under cross-examination. In the light of the fresh evidence before it, the Upper Tribunal found that the DBS had based its decision to bar the Appellant on material mistakes of fact. The Upper Tribunal directed the DBS to remove the Appellant’s name from the Adults’ Barred List.
SGSAROA1030 - The Role Customs Enforcement Policy Team/Fraud Investigation Service (FIS)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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Mass 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 Mass 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 Mass 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:
- 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:

Recognise military qualifications; support CTP; match employees fundraising for AF 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.
EM on negotiation of a UK-EU youth experience scheme
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

The government's summary of an EU Council decision establishing the mandate for the European Commission to negotiate a youth experience scheme with the UK.

This explanatory memorandum is about EU Council Decision (EU) 2025/1286 of 20 June 2025 authorising the opening of negotiations with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for an agreement on a youth experience scheme (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/search.html?DTA=2025&SUBDOM_INIT=ALL_ALL&DB_TYPE_OF_ACT=decision&DTS_SUBDOM=ALL_ALL&typeOfActStatus=DECISION&DTS_DOM=ALL&or0=DN-old%3D32025*1286*%2CDN-old%3D52025*1286*%2C&lang=en&type=advanced&qid=1756894459974&DTN=1286).

It was submitted by The Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Minister for the Cabinet Office (Minister for the Constitution and European Union Relations).
Digital Realty 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 Digital Realty 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 Digital Realty 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
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
British Embassy Tirana
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

The British Embassy in Tirana maintains and develops relations between the UK and Albania

Find out more on our Albania and the UK news page (https://www.gov.uk/world/albania/news).

We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Albania.

You can access UK government services while in Albania (https://www.gov.uk/world/albania).

If you’re travelling in Albania, see our Albania Travel Advice (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/albania).

Getting help

If you cannot get the support you need from local services, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help British people abroad.

We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone’s:

ill, injured, or involved in a crime

with a British person who’s died

Get help from FCDO (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/albania/british-embassy-tirana)

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document) if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen (https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport), damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

Apply online for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document).

If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.

If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before

If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen (https://www.gov.uk/check-british-citizen).

If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-tirana#contact-us).

Other consular services

Notarial and documentary services

See the full list of notarial and documentary services for British people abroad (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/documents-for-british-people-abroad).

Consular fees

See the full list of consular fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consular-services-fees).
The Change Maker Social Enterprise 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 The Change Maker Social Enterprise 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 The Change Maker Social Enterprise Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
MattressTek
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 MattressTek 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 MattressTek 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 Cadets
- 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.
RSH spending over £250 - 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Data on the Regulator of Social Housing's spending over £250

The Regulator of Social Housing is required to publish details of all spending over £250 since becoming a standalone body on 1 October 2018. This is usually be done on a monthly basis.

HM Treasury requires that all central government departments publish details of their spending for transactions over £25,000, and publish monthly data by the last day of each month. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government – the sponsor department for RSH – has lowered this threshold and publishes all transactions that are more than £250.

Information for 2025 is on this page. The spending date for previous years can be found on the RSH spending data collections page (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/rsh-spending-over-250)
Mrs M C McGlade v HRX Design Ltd: 2218875/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M C McGlade v HRX Design Ltd: 2218875/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a6e6afc8b8403a693c9395/Mrs_Marie_Claire_McGlade_v_HRX_Design_Ltd_-_2218875-2024.pdf).
Mason Street Furniture 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 Mason Street Furniture 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 Mason Street Furniture 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
- 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.
British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board: meeting summaries
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Summaries of meetings of the BSL Advisory Board, which advises the government on key issues impacting BSL users and the Deaf community.

The British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board’s remit is to advise the government on:
- the use of BSL in public communications and policy delivery
- how to tackle key issues facing Deaf people, such as how to increase the numbers of BSL interpreters
Around 151,000 people in the UK use BSL. The BSL Act 2022 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/34/contents) recognised it as a language of England, Wales and Scotland for the first time.

The board provides expert advice, informed by their own experiences, to the government on the implementation of the BSL Act.

Read more: BSL users appointed to board advising government on key issues for Deaf people (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bsl-users-appointed-to-board-advising-government-on-key-issues-for-deaf-people).
Revised improvement notice issued to Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council: June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-06)

A revised improvement notice issued to Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council following an Ofsted inspection in April 2025.

This revised improvement notice requires Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council to take steps to improve its special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services.

It follows an Ofsted and Care Quality Commission area SEND report (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/44/80581), which judged that there were:
- 3 areas for priority action
- 1 area for improvement
This notice replaces the improvement notice issued to Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council in May 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/improvement-notice-issued-to-wirral-metropolitan-borough-council-may-2024).
Near elimination of biodegradable waste to landfill
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Call for evidence requesting views, data and evidence on how we can achieve the near elimination of biodegradable waste disposal in landfills from 2028.

We’re seeking your views, data and evidence to support us to develop policies that will achieve the near elimination of biodegradable waste disposal in landfills from 2028.

Your responses to this call for evidence will help us understand:
- the composition of waste going to landfill
- why some biodegradable waste continues to go to landfill
- your views on how we can best achieve our aim
Offender management statistics quarterly: January to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Detailed quarterly statistics on offenders in custody (including offence groups, sentence lengths and nationalities), and quarterly statistics on prison receptions, prison releases, adjudications, licence recalls and offenders under probation supervision.

Updated transparency data on prison releases under SDS40 have been published in parallel with these quarterly statistics.

Latest figures for the quarter January to March 2025 are provided and compared to the same period in 2024. This is with the exception of the prison population where more recent data are available (30 June 2025).

It covers flows into these services (receptions into prison or probation starts) and flows out (releases from prison or probation terminations) as well as the caseload of these services at specific points in time.

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

Ministry of Justice Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State, Minister for Prisons, Minister for Youth Justice, Special Advisors (SpAds), Permanent secretaries, Relevant private secretaries (x9), Director General, Chief Financial Officer Group, Director of Prison Policy and Reform, Director of Data and Analysis, Deputy Director (Chief Statistician), Deputy Director, Data and Evidence as a Service (DES): DPRH, Deputy Director, Head of Bail, Sentencing and Release, Analytical officers (x12), Policy officers (x8), Press officers (x10).

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) Deputy Director, Head of Public Protection Group (PPG), Head of Post-release Casework Section; Analytical officers (x1), Policy officers (x2)

Home Office Secretary of State, Private secretary (x1)
Updated explanatory note on Children’s Social Care Prevention Grant methodology
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-03)

This note explains the methodology for the Children’s Social Care Prevention Grant.

The government is putting £270 million of new funding into a new Children’s Social Care Prevention Grant. This will be used to invest in the national rollout of Family Help, Child Protection and Family Group Decision Making. This note explains the children’s needs-based formula used to allocate this funding according to estimated need for children’s social care services. This note supersedes the note published at the provisional settlement and reflects the uplift to the grant that has been confirmed at the final settlement.