theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Immigration Enforcement: live facial recognition legal mandate
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

The legal mandate describes the authorities and legal powers governing Immigration Enforcement use of live facial recognition.

Live facial recognition technology (LFR) is primarily used by Immigration Enforcement (IE) as a precision tactic to locate people who are attempting to return in breach of an extant Deportation Order (DO).

We are aware of accessibility issues with these publications. We are working to fix these.

Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy)
Arrested or detained in Kazakhstan
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

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

This guidance explains how to:
- arrange visits
- send money to a prisoner
- apply for a transfer to a UK prison
This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s Government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information contained in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers for independent legal advice (https://find-a-professional-service-abroad.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/find?serviceType=lawyers&country=kazakhstan).
Sloane Risk Group 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 Sloane Risk Group 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 Sloane Risk Group 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.
Household Cavalry horse Quaker retires after global spotlight
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

Beloved Household Cavalry horse, who made a remarkable recovery following high-profile bolting incident, retires from duty .

Military working horse Quaker begins his retirement at The Horse Trust sanctuary in Buckinghamshire today, marking a new chapter after dramatic footage of him bolting injured through London’s streets captured global attention.

The 15-year-old horse was one of five from the Life Guard’s Squadron that were startled by construction work during routine exercise in April 2024. Following expert veterinary treatment and surgery, Quaker is now returning to The Horse Trust to enjoy his retirement.

The Horse Trust sanctuary is located in Buckinghamshire and has cared for service horses for 139 years - accommodating 3,430 horse turnout days last year, including horses from the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery and The Met.

Military working animals provide an invaluable service to our military personnel, including a long history in battle, and continuing through key ceremonial roles. The Army has a focus on military horse welfare, and the Horse Trust now runs a pioneering respite scheme, where military working horses take “short breaks and summer holidays”. These breaks reflect ongoing efforts to enhance military animal welfare, helping with both performance and quality of life for horses.

Louise Sandher-Jones, Minister for Veterans and People said:

We have a commitment to all who serve our nation, including our much-loved service animals.

Quaker’s well-deserved retirement comes after a stellar career in the Armed Forces and after a high-profile bolting incident, which captured the nation’s attention.

This partnership with The Horse Trust also shows how the Army looks after its military working horses and will improve animal welfare.

The Horse Trust is currently the permanent retirement home for 32 former military working horses, 26 of which have served with HCMR.

Lieutenant Colonel Matt Woodward, Commanding Officer of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, said:

The partnership between the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and The Horse Trust is a shining example of what can be achieved when tradition meets compassion.

This initiative plays a crucial role in supporting long-term physical and psychological welfare, ensuring they return to duty refreshed and well-balanced.

Jeanette Allen, CEO, The Horse Trust said:

Our charity is committed to providing respite and retirement to horses who have served our nation and our communities and our close relationship with HCMR is one we are extremely proud of.
Environmental impacts of emerging carbon capture technologies for industrial decarbonisation
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

Reviews evidence on the potential environmental impacts of emerging and novel applications of carbon capture technologies.

This project reviewed evidence on the potential environmental impacts of emerging and novel applications of carbon capture technologies (CCT) used in industrial decarbonisation.

CCT remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial flue gases to prevent its release into the atmosphere. The captured CO2 can be used or stored underground, helping reduce emissions from fossil fuel use when alternative options are limited.
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company 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 The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company 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 The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company 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
We also pledge the following:

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.
Attitudes to product safety among small businesses
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

An independent research report.

One finding of the first two waves of research on product safety and industry published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards in 2022 and 2023 was that smaller businesses showed less awareness of their product safety responsibilities. As a result, this report was commissioned from IFF Research. It explores in more detail how smaller businesses prioritise product safety and are aware of their responsibilities, based on 105 qualitative interviews with sole traders and micro, small and medium-sized businesses.
Ambulance Quality Indicators Clinical Outcomes for December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

Monthly clinical outcomes for patients transported by Ambulance Services in England following cardiac arrest, stroke, or heart attack.

For patients transported each month by each of the eleven Ambulance Services in England:

Cardiac arrest: return of spontaneous circulation, survival at 30 days, and receipt of care bundle.

ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), a type of heart attack: time to clinical intervention in hospital, and receipt of care bundle.

Stroke: time to hospital arrival, CT scan, and thrombolysis.

For a sample of patients attended by an Ambulance Service because they have fallen and cannot get up: receipt of appropriate care bundle.

Accredited official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
D Rawlings v Chislet Church Of England Primary School and Kent County Council: 2306353/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in D Rawlings v Chislet Church Of England Primary School and Kent County Council: 2306353/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691dc7bc0dcbf6343e9a2a2a/D_Rawlings_-v-_Chislet_Church_Of_England_Primary_School__Kent_County_Council_2306353-2020_Strike-Out_Judgment_11.10.25.pdf).
ECS Group 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 ECS Group 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 ECS Group 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
We also pledge the following:

Commercial: Ensure the Armed Forces Community has fair access to your services and is not put at a disadvantage by their service, for example as a result of their high mobility. Housing: Promote awareness of housing and homelessness services among the Armed Forces Community

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 F McDonald v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 114854/2009
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs F McDonald v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67af6f3aa1d2c59f9ba29bce/Mrs_F_McDonald_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Carine Elisabeth Robarts
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Carine Elisabeth Robarts joined the British civil service in 2000 as an Economist at the Cabinet Office, and then as a Governance Adviser at the Department for International Development (DFID). She worked for the Inter-American Development Bank from 2001 to 2003 and for PricewaterhouseCoopers from 2003 to 2010. She returned to the British civil service in 2010 and held various positions, including Senior Governance Adviser in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Central Asia, Deputy Head of Cooperation in Ghana, and more recently Deputy Director of the Sahel, Sudan, and South Sudan Department, and Director for Development in the Sahel. Carine holds a Master’s degree in Political Science of the Global Economy from the London School of Economics and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Relations from the University of Reading. She is fluent in French and Spanish

Carine Elisabeth Robarts joined the British civil service in 2000 as an Economist at the Cabinet Office, and then as a Governance Adviser at the Department for International Development (DFID). She worked for the Inter-American Development Bank from 2001 to 2003 and for PricewaterhouseCoopers from 2003 to 2010. She returned to the British civil service in 2010 and held various positions, including Senior Governance Adviser in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Central Asia, Deputy Head of Cooperation in Ghana, and more recently Deputy Director of the Sahel, Sudan, and South Sudan Department, and Director for Development in the Sahel.

Carine holds a Master’s degree in Political Science of the Global Economy from the London School of Economics and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Relations from the University of Reading. She is fluent in French and Spanish
Competition: Defence Innovation Loans FY25/26 Cycle 2
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

Loans of up to £1 million with a below market interest rate of 7.4% per annum to help convert your mature defence innovation into a strong business proposition for defence procurement.

Defence Innovation Loans is Back: Commercialise your Defence Innovation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLwFcFJgZMg)

A video has been recorded to give you all the information you need about applying for a Defence Innovation Loan; Video: Defence Innovation Loans – Everything you need to know (https://youtu.be/YULCJAy_MHE).

Proposals must be submitted via the DASA submission service (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/defence-and-security-accelerator-submit-your-research-proposal). If you are not already registered to use this portal, you can register here (https://accelerator-community.force.com/s/registration). We recommend you use a Google Chrome browser when accessing the Enterprise Collaboration Service.

Register

If you do not already have an account.. (https://accelerator-community.force.com/s/registration)

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If you already have an account.. (https://accelerator-community.force.com/s/)

For more information on the Defence Innovation Loan Competition and how to apply for funding, please read the Competition Document: Defence Innovation Loans above.
Export bovine semen to Zimbabwe: certificate 833
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

Apply online to export bull semen to Zimbabwe.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

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

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

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6888ce6aa11f859994409179/833NFG.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export bovine semen to Zimbabwe: EHC 833, version 2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6888ce5d048fff613a4d5af4/833EHC_V2.pdf).

2. Apply online

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

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/833EHC)

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

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

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

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

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

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6888ce6aa11f859994409179/833NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export bovine semen to Zimbabwe: EHC 833, version 2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6888ce5d048fff613a4d5af4/833EHC_V2.pdf).

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

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

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

Help with your application

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

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

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Non-domestic rating: challenges and changes, 2017 and 2023 rating lists, September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Statistics on checks and challenges against the 2017 and 2023 local rating lists at 30 September 2025.

Released: 6 November 2025 Next Release: February 2026 Frequency of release: Quarterly Coverage: England and Wales

This release includes statistics relating to checks and challenges under the Check Challenge Appeal (CCA) system used for the 2023 rating list in both England and Wales and the 2017 rating list in England. It also includes non-CCA challenges for the 2017 rating list in Wales,

In August 2023 we reviewed and redesigned the table structures for this publication, with the aim of making them more usable, as well as more consistent with presentation of official statistics across other departments. As such they will differ in structure to versions prior to August 2023.

We made some changes to improve the coherence of our suite of non-domestic statistics. This impacts both Challenges and Changes and Stock of Properties publications. We have removed the counts of assessment reviews tables from the NDR Challenges and Changes publication. In their place we have added tables in the NDR Stock of Properties publication showing counts of the main types of changes to the list, including insertions, deletions, reconstitutions, most of which are a result of assessment reviews. The purpose of this change is to help explain in a more complete way, year on year changes to stock and provide a more meaningful set of statistics. These changes were implemented from June 2024.

These statistics will be expanded in future releases depending on user needs, and data availability and quality.

For further details on the information included in this release, including a glossary of terms and a variable list for the CSV format files, please refer to the background information document or the CSV metadata file within the ‘CSV Files’ zip file.
9 Cromwell Walk, Redhill, RH1 1JA : HAV/43UF/HNA/2024/0604-0606
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

Southern Region, Mr R Waterhouse FRICS, Mr K Ridgeway MRICS & Ms T Wong on 21 March 2025

Read the full decision in RH1 1JA_HAV/43UF/HNA/2024/xx-xxxx-xxxx_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f3d0977ed82b90fcf5bfc2/250404_Revised_Final_Decision_9_Cromwell_Walk_Redhill_RH1_1JA.pdf)
Bird flu: second premises near Mundford, Breckland, Norfolk (AIV 2025/117)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-30)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a second premises near Mundford, Breckland, Norfolk on 30 November 2025.

Case information

30 November 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit at a second premises near Mundford, Breckland, Norfolk (AIV 2025/117).

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

Declaration

Declaration of a protection zone and surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692c73a82a37784b16ecf765/Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone_DPR_2025_231_AIV_2025_117.pdf)

Further information

Check:
- the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)
- if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)
Case number: AIV 2025/117
Ms C Dey v Heartlands Trust (In Creditors Voluntary Liquidation): 1401361/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms C Dey v Heartlands Trust (In Creditors Voluntary Liquidation): xx-xxxx-xxxx - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67864738c6428e0131881766/Ms_Charlotte_Dey_-vs-_Heartlands_Trust__In_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation__-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Rule_21_Judgment.pdf).
MOT inspection manual: public service vehicles (PSVs)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Inspection processes and standards for bus and coach MOT tests (annual tests).

This manual is for everyone who takes part in PSV examinations and maintenance and explains:
- acceptable reasons for failure
- application of specific relevant requirements
- procedures and standards used during testing
You cannot buy printed copies of the manual from DVSA, but you’re allowed to print your own copies.
DfT: senior officials’ business expenses and meetings, October to December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Data on senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, and the permanent secretary’s meetings with external organisations.

The Department for Transport (DfT) publishes details of the permanent secretary’s external meetings and senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality on a quarterly basis.

This data is also available from data.gov.uk at:
- DfT senior officials business expenses (https://data.gov.uk/dataset/c1413f0f-8ad0-48d2-ae98-ad22c97db509/department-for-transport-senior-officials-business-expenses)
- DfT senior officials’ hospitality (https://data.gov.uk/dataset/b7ed2f60-9633-49de-b0cd-a47af1c66181/department-for-transport-senior-officials-hospitality)
- DfT permanent secretary meetings (https://data.gov.uk/dataset/3b9f3e9f-9e0f-426c-ba5a-46dfceef182a/department-for-transport-permanent-secretary-meetings-with-external-organisations)
Mr W Hickes v Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 3311188/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr W Hickes v Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 3311188/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6865393db24f7b12e1a072ac/Mr_William_Hickes_-_v_-_Oxford_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_3311188-2023_-_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
Wye Valley NHS 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 Wye Valley NHS 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 Wye Valley NHS 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:
- 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
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 T Smith v Stena Drilling PTE Ltd: 4111363/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Smith v Stena Drilling PTE Ltd: 4111363/2021 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688a2901a11f85999440927b/4111363.2021_Mr_T_Smith_v._Stena_Drilling_PTE_Limited_EAT_Remit_Judgment_with_Reasons.pdf).
Cobra Life Martial Arts 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 Cobra Life Martial Arts 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 Cobra Life Martial Arts 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.
Improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain for minor, medium and brownfield development
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

We are seeking views on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for minor, medium and brownfield development.

We want to know what you think about the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for minor, medium and brownfield development.

BNG is a way of creating and improving natural habitats. BNG makes sure development has a measurably positive impact (‘net gain’) on biodiversity, compared to what was there before development.

This consultation includes options around extending exemptions, simplifying the small sites metric and increasing ease of access to the off-site market. It also addresses specific challenges for brownfield developments.

The government is committed to encouraging economic growth through new development, while also supporting nature recovery. We think amending BNG to more efficiently embed nature-positive approaches within the planning system will help achieve this mission.

We are also consulting separately on BNG for nationally significant infrastructure projects (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/biodiversity-net-gain-for-nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects).
Doyle, Matthew -  Director of Communications at No.10 Downing Street - ACOBA Advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

Advice to Matthew Doyle, former Director of Communications at No.10 Downing Street, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

Mr Doyle left his role at No.10 in March 2025.

Strategic Adviser, Malta Film Commission

Mr Doyle sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a role with the Malta Film Commission. The letter (https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6891e4d323e00ee4ad463f2c/ACOBA_Advice_-_Matthew_Doyle_-_Malta_Film_Commission.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in June 2025; and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/doyle-matthew-director-of-communications-at-no10-downing-street-acoba-advice/advice-letter-matthew-doyle-strategic-adviser-malta-film-commission?preview=8739441)
Delta beta thalassaemia carrier: description in brief
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Information for pregnant women to understand what it means to be a delta beta thalassaemia.

A blood test can identify adults who carry the gene for delta beta thalassaemia.

This publication explains about being a carrier and how this can affect an individual and their family.

It explains:
- what a delta beta thalassaemia carrier is
- possible conditions children could inherit from a carrier
- genetic inheritance for haemoglobin disorders
- what the result means for other people in the family
Refer to how to print digital leaflets (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-order-population-screening-leaflets#print) if you need to provide a copy of this guidance for someone who cannot access the internet.
Mr A Sparkes v Morrison Data Services Ltd: 1402217/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Sparkes v Morrison Data Services Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ea9d2ff0edd954a99fe970/Mr_A_Sparkes_v_Morrison_Data_Sservices_LTD_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
L Sidibeh v Midland Mencap and D Rogers: 1301570/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in L Sidibeh v Midland Mencap and D Rogers: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cac601ade26736dbfa0000/Miss_L_Sidibeh_v_Midland_Mencap___Daniel_Rogers_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue with the Group of Experts on Belarus
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Group of Experts on Belarus. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.

Thank you, Experts, for your report.

We continue to condemn human rights violations and the systematic repression of fundamental freedoms in Belarus.

We share your concern over the more than 1,200 political prisoners who are denied a fair trial, held in inhumane conditions, subject to ill-treatment, and denied adequate medical care. We acknowledge the pardoning of over 250 political prisoners since July 2024. However, arrests and political repression continue.

The reported increase of digital surveillance in Belarus, which has further restricted civil society and freedom of expression in both online and physical spaces, is troubling. As your report notes, the regime’s repression extends beyond its own borders. The UK condemns reports of trials in absentia of Belarusian nationals.

On 27 January, the UK imposed new sanctions on six individuals and three entities, targeting leaders of institutions responsible for serious human rights violations and companies in the Belarusian defence sector supporting Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.

We stand with the Belarusian people and their right to live in a genuinely free and democratic environment, without fear or oppression.

Experts, how can we best demonstrate solidarity with those facing trials in absentia?
DWP information leaflets: how to order them
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

Guidance and order form for advisers and intermediaries who need to order DWP information leaflets and reply envelopes.

Advisers and intermediaries can order printed copies of DWP leaflets and claim form packs. These are also available in large print, Braille and audio versions.

DWP leaflets contain the same information that is available on GOV.UK:
- benefits and financial support (https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits)
- State Pension (https://www.gov.uk/browse/working/state-pension)
Ordering medical evidence forms for healthcare professionals

Healthcare professionals can order pre-printed medical evidence forms (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dwp-medical-evidence-forms-how-to-order-them).
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Joanna Broad- Reeder
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Ms Joanna Broad- Reeder

Teacher reference number: 8937649

Teacher’s date of birth: 12 February 1967

Location teacher worked: Cheshire

Date of professional conduct panel:07 March 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Ms Joanna Broad- Reeder, Crewe, Cheshire.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Community interest companies: forms and step-by-step guides
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-13)

The processes you need to follow, and the documents you need to submit, when you are a community interest company or you wish to form (or convert to) a community interest company.

A Community Interest Company (CIC) is a limited company, with special additional features, created for the use of people who want to conduct a business or other activity for community benefit, and not purely for private advantage.

This step-by-step guidance explains what you need to do to:
- Handy Hits and Tips befor completing your CIC application
- Online application checklist (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/community-interest-companies-online-application-checklist)
- form a CIC online (https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/register-your-company/setting-up-new-limited-company) or by post (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/community-interest-companies-business-activities/cic-business-activities-forms-and-step-by-step-guidelines#form-a-community-interest-company-cic)
- form a community interest public limited company (plc)
- convert an existing company to a CIC
- convert a charitable company to a CIC
- convert a Registered Society to a CIC
- convert a private company to a community interest plc
- convert a plc to a community interest plc
- change or specifying an asset-locked body in the articles of association
- alter clauses in the articles of association
- alter the object statement of a CIC
- change the status of a CIC to a community interest plc
- convert a CIC to a charitable company
- convert a CIC to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
- convert a CIC to an IPS
- arrange the voluntary dissolution of a CIC
- file an annual CIC report and accounts online (http://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/accounts/cic/before-you-start) or by post (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/community-interest-companies-business-activities/cic-business-activities-forms-and-step-by-step-guidelines#file-an-annual-cic-report-and-accounts-with-a-15-fee-by-post)
It includes links to the appropriate forms, model constitutions (including the memorandum of association and articles of association) and model special resolutions.
Williams Motors (Cwmdu) 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 Williams Motors (Cwmdu) 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 Williams Motors (Cwmdu) Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-working with the Career Transition Partnership (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.
CTM34135 - Residence: outward company or permanent establishment migration: liabilities arising: deferral of exit charges: exit charge payment plan: realisation method: outline
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-06)


The realisation method is more complex than the instalment method:
- the ECPP tax must be allocated on an item by item basis,
- there are detailed rules prescribing when realisation occurs for intangible and fixed assets, loan relationships and derivative contracts,
- CG chargeable assets are realised on disposal,
- maximum deferral period is ten years.
For this method the company needs to provide further information. It must:
- Identify the assets, and where appropriate the liabilities, in respect of which income, profits or gains arise under the various exit charges, and the amount of deferred tax that is to be attributed to each of the exit charge assets and liabilities. This attribution is to be made in proportion to the income, profits or gains arising on each of the assets and liabilities, no amount being attributed to assets or liabilities that have contributed to the making of a loss;
- Specify extra details for the purposes of determining the period over which tax will be payable in relation to intangible fixed assets, loan relationships and derivative contracts. The company must include in the ECPP details of the remaining term of a financial instrument or the remaining life of intangible fixed assets as at the date of migration.
Intangible fixed assets for this purpose includes assets that are pre-FA02 assets for the purposes of CTA09/PART8.

CTM34136 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm34136) sets out how tax may be deferred under the realisation method for different classes of asset or liability.