theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) framework review
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

We are seeking recent, relevant and high-quality research that may inform updates to the evidence-base underpinning 3 NPQ frameworks.

The NPQ frameworks (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-professional-qualifications-frameworks-from-september-2021) are designed to support the professional development of teachers and leaders. The department is reviewing the frameworks (https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/national-professional-qualifications-framework-review) to ensure they are based on the best available evidence and best-practice of teaching and leadership in education.

This call for evidence is seeking research that may inform changes to the following frameworks:
- Headship (NPQH) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63a1dc9d8fa8f539169b1d74/NPQ_Headship_FINAL_Ref.pdf)
- Senior Leadership (NPQSL) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63a1dc7a8fa8f539198d9bca/NPQ_Senior_Leadership_FINAL_Ref.pdf)
- Executive Leadership (NPQEL) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63a1dcc38fa8f5390dfdf560/NPQ_Executive_Leadership_FINAL_Ref.pdf)
We will launch a separate call for evidence for the remaining NPQs in future.

Evidence submitted will be considered by the department and the Education Endowment Foundation. The department will publish a response with next steps when completed.
Ms M Smith v North Lanarkshire Council: 4102557/2017
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Smith v North Lanarkshire Council: 4102557/2017 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c85a91be3f53ed5f4531d/Ms_M_Smith_v_North_Lanarkshire_Council_-_4102557.2017_-_Judgment.pdf).
Miss O Torres v Electrosonic Ltd: 2303808/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss O Torres v Electrosonic Ltd: 2303808/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6793b1968a0829895f24bf4d/Ms_O_Torres_v_Electrosonic_Limited__Judgment_Reasons__2_2303808-2024.pdf).
RFIG21090 - Statutory Residence Test (SRT): Split year treatment: Case 2 - The partner of someone starting full-time work overseas
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


An individual may receive split year treatment for a tax year if their partner meets the conditions for Case 1 split year treatment for that year, or the previous year, and they move overseas so that they can continue to live with them while they are working overseas. They must:
- be UK resident for the tax year being considered for split year treatment
- be UK resident for the previous tax year (whether or not it is a split year)
- be non-UK resident for the tax year following the tax year being considered for split year treatment
- have a partner whose circumstances fall within Case 1 for the tax year or the previous tax year
- have been living together in the UK either at some point in the tax year or the previous tax year
- move overseas so they can live together while their partner is working overseas
- have no home in the UK or, if they have homes in both the UK and overseas spend the greater part of the time living in the overseas home, and
- spend no more than the permitted limit of days in the UK (refer to RFIG21070 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig21070)).
Mrs S Jones v Wellcome Care Homes Ltd: 1600157/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S Jones v Wellcome Care Homes Ltd: 1600157/2025 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69270a28a245b0985f0340cf/1600157.2025_S_Jones_v_Wellcome_Care_Homes_Limited_t_a_Blaendyffryn_Nursing_Home_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Ms M Stewart v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 115410/2009
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Stewart v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe25dc393a986ec5cf8d3f/Ms_M_Stewart_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Japan: Knowledge Base profile
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

This document contains information about Japan to help His Majesty’s Passport Office staff process passport applications.

This document includes information about:
- names
- nationality
- legitimacy and parental responsibility
- adoption
- surrogacy
- gender recognition
- civil partnerships and marriage
- documents from Japan
Mrs M McGarvey v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 114873/2009
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M McGarvey v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d3fe0e6ec9d5faee33f7b5/Mrs_M_McGarvey_v_Glasgow_City_Council__-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
How to claim Universal Credit: step by step
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

Find out if you're eligible for Universal Credit and how to claim.

Check if you're eligible

Check if you’re eligible for Universal Credit (/universal-credit/eligibility)

If you’ve worked in the last 2 to 3 years, you may also be eligible for:
- New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance if you’re out of work (/how-to-claim-new-style-jsa)
- New Style Employment and Support Allowance if you cannot work because of illness or disability (/how-to-claim-new-style-esa)
Create an account and make a claim

You need an online account to claim Universal Credit.

Set up an account and make a claim (/universal-credit/how-to-claim)

You must submit your claim within 28 days of creating your account.

If you live with your partner, they will also need to set up an account. You’ll be given a code to link the accounts together.

Find out how your claim is assessed

You’ll need to have an interview with Jobcentre Plus. You’ll be told how to arrange this after you submit your claim. It will be within 10 working days.

If you have a disability or health condition you may need a work capability assessment. You’ll be told if you need one after you claim.

What to do if you have a health condition or disability (/health-conditions-disability-universal-credit)

Apply for an advance on your first payment

If you need help with bills or other costs while you wait for your first payment, you can apply to get an advance.

Get an advance on your first Universal Credit payment (/universal-credit/get-an-advance-first-payment) Check if you can get any other financial support (/universal-credit/other-financial-support)

Get your first payment

You’ll get your first payment 5 weeks after you claim. Your account will be updated to tell you how much it will be.

What to do if you disagree with the decision (/mandatory-reconsideration)

Report any change of circumstances

You must update your account if your circumstances change to get the right payment.

How to report a change in circumstances (/universal-credit/changes-of-circumstances) What to do if your payments are stopped (/universal-credit/your-responsibilities)
Overview: delivery plans for our Environment Act targets
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

An introduction to the delivery plans for statutory and interim Environment Act targets.

An introduction to the delivery plans for statutory and interim Environment Act targets.

The Environment Act 2021 (Environment Act) set a series of statutory targets to significantly improve the natural environment and leave it in a better state for future generations.

To ensure progress, the Environment Act requires that each statutory target has at least one interim target set in the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) which covers the 5 years from publication of the latest revision of the EIP.
Lower Thames Crossing development consent decision announced
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

The Lower Thames Crossing application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.

The Lower Thames Crossing will be a new road crossing connecting Kent, Thurrock and Essex. Approximately 14.5 miles (23km) in length, it will connect to the existing road network from the A2/M2 to the M25 with two tunnels (one southbound and one northbound) running beneath the River Thames.

The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by National Highways on 31 October 2022 and accepted for Examination on 28 November 2022.

Following an Examination during which the public, Statutory Consultees and Interested Parties were given the opportunity to give evidence to the Examining Authority, recommendations were made to the Secretary of State on 20 March 2024.

This is the 56th transport application out of 151 applications examined to date and was again completed by the Planning Inspectorate within the statutory timescale laid down in the Planning Act 2008.

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

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

The decision, the recommendation made by the Examining Authority to the Secretary of State for Transport and the evidence considered by the Examining Authority in reaching its recommendation are publicly available on the project pages of the National Infrastructure Planning website. (https://national-infrastructure-consenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/TR010032)

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

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Philip Bayley
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

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: Mr Philip Bayley

Teacher reference number: 0988788

Teacher’s date of birth: 6 June 1989

Location teacher worked: Lancashire, North West England

Date of professional conduct panel: 25 June 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 Mr Philip Bayley, formerly employed in Lancashire, North West England.

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.
Wilson Washrooms 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 Wilson Washrooms 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 Wilson Washrooms Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Eastern Region Roof Training 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 Eastern Region Roof Training 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 Eastern Region Roof Training 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
- 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.
Y-Not Finance 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 Y-Not Finance 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 Y-Not Finance Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
SPM200300 - Change in Circumstances - working for the liable employer during the maternity/adoption/paternity/bereavement/neonatal pay period
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-06)


SMP/SAP/SPP/ShPP/SPBP/SNCP is not payable for any week in which an employee works for the liable employer

If the employee returns to work after the MP/PP/AP/ShPP/PBP/NCP period has started either before, or after the birth or the child is placed with them, they are not entitled to the statutory payment in that week. They will lose one week’s payment for each week or part week that they work - the period is not extended to take account of any such weeks.

An employee may work for their employer for a total of 10 KIT days during the MPP/APP without it affecting their SMP/SAP see SPM200100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/statutory-payments-manual/spm200100)

Working more than 20 SPLIT days will bring the ShPP period to an end.

SPBP/SNCP is not payable for any week in which an employee works for the liable employer.
Proposals to close in on promoters of marketed tax avoidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-20)

These measures are about the impacts of new proposals to close in on promoters of marketed tax avoidance.

These documents set out the government’s proposals for closing in on promoters of marketed tax avoidance and its current understanding of the impacts they will have. Following a public consultation, the government published a summary of responses (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/closing-in-on-promoters-of-tax-avoidance) on 21 July 2025.

The proposals focus on 4 areas:
- expanding the scope of the disclosure of tax avoidance schemes (DOTAS) regime
- introducing a universal stop notice and promoter action notice
- tackling controlling minds and those behind the promotion of avoidance schemes through new highly targeted obligations and stronger information powers
- tackling legal professionals designing or contributing to the promotion of avoidance schemes
Taste for Adventure
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 Taste for Adventure 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 Taste for Adventure recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

Climbing programmes: We will endeavour to raise funds to enable Veterans and their families to participate in tailored climbing programmes.

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.
Bird flu: near Corby Glen, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/87)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Corby Glen, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire on 5 November 2025.

Case information

5 November 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a small commercial poultry flock near Corby Glen, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/87).

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

Download the Declaration of a protection zone and surveillance zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690bbb2b9456634d9795fe67/Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone_DPR_AIV_2025_179.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 2025/87
Structural transformation: domain report
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Report presents cross-city analysis of the distribution of economic activities.

Abstract

In this African Cities Research Consortium domain report, the authors present cross-city analysis of the spatial distribution of economic activities as well as the drivers and constraints of structural transformation (particularly focusing on the configuration of power in each city), spanning the cities of Accra, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Harare, Lagos and Nairobi. Its key finding across cities is that urbanisation has been associated with movements from agriculture into low-productive activities.

This report is part of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) programme.

Citation

Danquah M and others. ‘Structural transformation: domain report’ ACRC Research Report, African Cities Research Consortium, The University of Manchester 2024

Links

Structural transformation: domain report (https://www.african-cities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ACRC_Structural-transformation_Domain-report_January-2025.pdf) (PDF, 3.1 MB)
Miss S Dakin v Sabio Recruitment: 2303692/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S Dakin v Sabio Recruitment: 2303692/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67adfb6463d7f4cceef9e166/Miss_S_Dakin_v_Sabio_Recruitment_2303692-2024_r22_Judgment.pdf).
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:

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.
Sham marriage or civil partnership: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Immigration staff guidance on applications where a person is involved in a sham marriage.

UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on when entry clearance, permission to enter or permission to stay in the UK may be refused or cancelled on the grounds that a person is involved in a sham marriage.

Within this guidance the more generic term of ‘sham marriage’ has been used but where appropriate this includes sham civil partnerships.
Miss J Parker v C Diocese: 1404856/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss J Parker v C Diocese: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68555b5476eec44bf9d71d85/Miss_J_Parker_v_Clifton_Diocese_xx-xxxx-xxxx_Liability_Judgment.pdf).
UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

UK Shared Prosperity Fund supporting documents.

This page provides further information to local authorities and other partners across the United Kingdom on:
- the aims of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
- its contribution to our shared objectives
- the delivery roles of the UK government and local partners across the UK
Read additional information (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-additional-information) for partners on specific areas of the Fund.
Trade and investment factsheets (partner names beginning with A or B)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

A snapshot of the UK’s trade and investment positions with individual trading and investment partners overseas, for partners whose name begins with A or B.

These factsheets present the latest statistics on trade and investment between the UK and individual overseas partners.

All the figures in the factsheets are the most up to date, as at time of publication, the sources are clearly stated and there is an update schedule for future releases.

DBT recommends downloading the latest factsheet to make sure you’re using the most up-to-date statistics. Some statistics are revised on a regular basis.

These files may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of these documents in a more accessible format, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
UK-Ukraine TechBridge Industry Third Steering Board Communiqué
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-21)

The Industry Steering Board for UK-Ukraine TechBridge met on 20 March 2025.

The Industry Steering Board for the UK-Ukraine TechBridge (https://www.ukukrainetechbridge.org/?trk=public_post_comment-text) met on 20th March 2025. The meeting was hybrid with UK board members attending from techUK’s office, 10 St Bride Street, London, EC4A 4AD and Ukrainian board members from British Embassy Kyiv.

The meeting was co-chaired by Ukrainian Deputy Minister for Digital Transformation Oleksandr Bornyakov and UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Services, Small Business and Exports Gareth Thomas MP.

The Board meeting was attended by:

The Board reviewed progress under the UK-Ukraine TechBridge initiative over the last six months, noting key achievements such as the significant investment generated by Ukrainian SMEs who developed their knowledge of UK markets during participation in the UK-Ukraine TechBridge Investment Accelerator.

The discussions focused on fostering deeper UK-Ukraine collaboration in technology while exploring opportunities for strengthening public-private partnerships. Core themes addressed included:

Enhancing connections between UK and Ukrainian businesses.

Driving investment and trade through platforms like Code.UA.

Promoting technology innovations through future TechBridge events.

Deputy Minister Bornyakov shared plans for Ukrainian representation at London Tech Week, including a Ukraine Pavilion.

Follow-up actions were identified, including preparations for London Tech Week and Lviv IT Arena, promotion of Code.UA as a platform for connecting UK businesses with Ukrainian IT companies, and facilitating sponsorships for upcoming events. The Board remains committed to leveraging the UK-Ukraine TechBridge to drive innovation, trade, and investment.

The Board will reconvene within the next six months.
Environmental Indicator Framework Theme K (International)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

This release contains all indicators which fall under Theme K (International) of the Environmental Indicator Framework.

This document contains the Environmental Indicator Framework (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/environmental-indicator-framework) indicators falling under Theme K (International). Each indicator includes a short description, readiness and links to data, notes on figures, and insights, visualisations, and trend descriptions for each component, as well as associated assessment results.
L J Marsh v Callisto Wealth Management Ltd: 2410182/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in L J Marsh v Callisto Wealth Management Ltd: 2410182/2022 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/671767fd583ef2380ad9989e/L_J_Marsh_v_Callisto_Wealth_Management_Limited_2410182_2022_.pdf).

Read the full decision in L J Marsh v Callisto Wealth Management Ltd: 2410182/2022 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b4b7af4e79a175a4c2fe92/L_J_Marsh_v_Callisto_Wealth_Management_Limited_2410182_2022...pdf).
The Parachute Regiment Airborne Forces Charity
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 Parachute Regiment Airborne Forces Charity 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 Parachute Regiment Airborne Forces Charity 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
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Rapid projects
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

Summary meeting notes from Government Office for Science expert roundtables with academia, industry and government.

Rapid projects support government departments to understand the scientific evidence underpinning a policy issue or area by convening academic, industry and government experts at a single roundtable. These summary meeting notes cover a range of topics and seek to provide accessible science advice for policymakers. They represent the combined views of roundtable participants, and are not statements of government policy.
Memorandum of Understanding between the Regulator of Social Housing & The Charity Commission for England and Wales
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

This MoU applies to all matters where there are issues of mutual interest to RSH and the Charity Commission which are relevant to their respective roles and functions.

This memorandum of understanding between the Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Regulator of Social Housing sets out the functions of both organisations and the continued framework of communication, cooperation and exchange of information between the parties.
6 Chambers Drive Cambridge CB4 2GP: CAM/12UG/HMF/2024/0003
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Eastern Region Judge S. Evans and Mr Gerrard Smith MRICS FAAV on 20 January 2025

Read the decision in full 6 Chambers Drive Cambridge CB4 2GP: CAM/12UG/HMF/2024/0003 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678f8b57e94a1e07c3ef84d9/CAM-12UG-HMF-2024-0003_6_Chambers_Dr_CB4_-_Copy_-_Copy.pdf).
CTM34740 - Residence: dual resident companies: early payment of interest
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)


ICTA88/SCH17/PARA5 covers payments of interest which are deductible in computing the amount of a trading loss and excess management expenses either where one or more of these amounts has been paid before the due date or where arrangements have been made on or after 5 December 1986 to alter the due date.

Apply if necessary to BAI (Technical) for archive guidance. See CTM34700 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm34700).
Government grants statistics 2022 to 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Statistics and data on government grants spending for the financial year 2022 to 2023.

This statistical release presents official statistics on government grants spending for the financial year 2022 to 2023. The scope of this release is covered in the Government grants statistics 2022 to 2023.

The Government Grants Management Function (GGMF) works closely with government departments to understand and resolve data quality issues. We provide a number of notes and caveats that will help inform the interpretation of this data in the Government grants statistics 2022 to 2023 and the Quality and Methodology Information documents above.

We continually seek to improve these annual publications and we encourage you to fill out our feedback form if you use these statistics.
SPE15840 - Removals for export: supporting evidence of export
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

Examples of the types of commercial documents required to be produced as supporting evidence of export are as follows:

Customers orders

Contracts

Correspondence

Copy export invoices

Advice notes

Consignment notes

Packing lists

Insurance and freight charges

Evidence of payment/Credit transfer documentation

Receipts

All of the above documents must clearly identify - the exporter, the customer, the goods (including the means of identification such as the serial number) and the export destination.

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
Mr L Gorini v Sentium Technologies Ltd: 2200898/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Gorini v Sentium Technologies Ltd: 2200898/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685581f935070b6957ab9043/Mr_L_Gorini_v_Sentium_Technologies_Limited_-_2200898-2024.pdf).
EM on EU excise duty applied to tobacco products (COM(2025)580),
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

The government's summary of proposed changes to EU laws concerning the structure and rates of excise duty applied to manufactured tobacco and related product.

This explanatory memorandum is about a European Commission proposal for a Council Directive on the structure and rates of excise duty applied to manufactured tobacco and tobacco related products (recast) (https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/documents-register/detail?ref=COM(2025)580&lang=en).

It was submitted by Dan Tomlinson MP , Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, HM Treasury.
Oakwood Solicitors 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 Oakwood Solicitors 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 Oakwood Solicitors 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
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

-Offering a discount to members of the armed forces community through the defence discount service and the Blue Light card

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.
Advice to Natural England on setting minimum and maximum numbers of badgers to be controlled in 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Advice to Natural England on setting the minimum and maximum numbers of badgers to be culled in licensed areas in 2025.

Defra’s advice to Natural England on setting the minimum and maximum numbers of badgers to be culled in licensed areas during 2025.

The advice covers the 20 existing areas for 2025. It includes a description of the methods used by Defra for estimating the badger populations in these areas.
Local government reorganisation: invitation to local authorities in two-tier areas
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

Invitation letters to local authority two-tier areas.

The Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, has issued a statutory invitation to all councils in two tier areas and small neighbouring unitary authorities to develop unitary proposals - which will bring together lower and upper tier local government services in new unitary councils.