theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Working after State Pension age
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

Working while taking your pension, State Pension age, retirement age, how long you can work, tax and national insurance, flexible working, discrimination

You can keep working past your State Pension age (https://www.gov.uk/calculate-state-pension).

You can usually work for as long as you want to. ‘Default retirement age’ (a forced retirement age of 65) no longer exists.

You can also ask your employer if you can work more flexibly (/flexible-working) or work part-time. They have the right to reject your request.

This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg) (/gweithio-ar-ol-oedran-pensiwn-wladwriaeth).

When you can be forced to retire

In some cases an employer can force you to retire at a certain age - known as ‘compulsory retirement age’. If they do this they must give a good reason why, for example:
- the job requires certain physical abilities (for example, in the construction industry)
- the job has an age limit set by law (for example, the fire service)
If you’ve been treated unlawfully

The law protects you against discrimination, for example if you apply for a new job you do not have to give your date of birth.

If you think an employer has treated you unlawfully you can make a claim to an employment tribunal (/employment-tribunals).

Find out about discrimination and the law (/discrimination-your-rights).

Claiming your pension while working

You can claim your pension while you’re working, as long as you’ve reached:
- State Pension age, if you’re claiming the State Pension
- the age agreed with your pension provider, if it’s a personal pension (/personal-pensions-your-rights) or workplace pension (/workplace-pensions)
State Pension

If you delay (defer) taking your State Pension (/deferring-state-pension), you’ll get larger weekly payments when you do start taking it.

Workplace pension

If you have a workplace pension, reducing your working hours could affect how much you get - check with your employer.

Check what happens to your workplace pension if you continue working beyond the age when you can take it.

National Insurance and tax

You do not pay National Insurance if you work past State Pension age.

You could pay tax - it depends on the size of your total income.

Find out more about tax after you reach State Pension age (/tax-national-insurance-after-state-pension-age).
Armed Forces Community Hub
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 Armed Forces Community Hub 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 Armed Forces Community Hub 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
We also pledge the following:

Provide support, advice and guidance to veterans, early service leavers, reservists and their dependents.

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.
R Yirenkyi v RHA Drinks North East Ltd: 2500240/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in R Yirenkyi v RHA Drinks North East Ltd: 2500240/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689f199dcc5ef8b4c5fc44ac/R_Yirenkyi_v_RHA_Drinks_North_East_Ltd_2500240-25_Judgment.pdf).
Diphtheria: vaccination resources
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Information leaflet and record card for use in asylum seeker settings.

Leaflets

Protecting yourself against diphtheria leaflet

This leaflet provides information on diphtheria, vaccination and treatment.

This leaflet is currently only available to download in English and available free to order (https://find-public-health-resources.service.gov.uk/Protecting%20yourself%20against%20diphtheria/DIPHV201) from from Public Health Resources website

Diphtheria treatment and vaccination simple text leaflet

An illustrated simple text leaflet providing information on diphtheria, vaccination and treatment. This leaflet is currently only available to download in English.

Poster

This poster is currently only available to download in English.

Further information

For further information see the supplementary guidance for cases and outbreaks in asylum seeker accommodation settings (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/diphtheria-public-health-control-and-management-in-england-and-wales) and the diphtheria document collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/diphtheria-guidance-data-and-analysis#vaccination) for other resources.

Find public health resources

Find this resource on www.gov.uk/publichealthresources where you can view, download or order resources free of charge. Alternatively, you can get in touch by phone or email. Please have the product code with you when you contact us.

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

Contact form https://www.gov.uk/gui... (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-public-health-resources)

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm
S Dodgson
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 S Dodgson 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 S Dodgson 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.
Miss A Zywczyk v 4 You Residential Ltd: 2303643/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Zywczyk v 4 You Residential Ltd: 2303643/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67af1fcba1d2c59f9ba29b4e/Miss_A_Zywczyk_v_4_You_Residential_Ltd_2303643-2024_Judgment_30.01.25.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss A Zywczyk v 4 You Residential Ltd: 2303643/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680a3fb16d6ac02ee99d8465/Miss_A_Zywczyk_v_4_You_Residential_Ltd_2303643-2024_Written_Reasons_xx-xxxx-xxxx_.pdf).
Swansea City FC Foundation
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 Swansea City FC Foundation 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 Swansea City FC Foundation recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

We will offer work placements, insight days, and mentoring schemes to Veterans seeking employment. We will continue to run, facilitate and promote support networks (such as coffee mornings and physical activity sessions) for veterans and other members of 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.
Falconer, Crawford - Second Permanent Secretary and Chief Trade Negotiation Adviser at the Department for Business and Trade - ACOBA Advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

Advice to Sir Crawford Falconer KCMG, former Second Permanent Secretary and Chief Trade Negotiation Adviser at the Department of Business and Trade, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

Sir Crawford left his role at the Department for Business and Trade in December 2024.

Senior Advisor, Bradshaw Advisory Ltd

Sir Crawford sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a paid role with Bradshaw Advisory Ltd. The letter (https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e927c5187483de54d7677d/ACOBA_Advice_-_Crawford_Falconer__Senior_Advisor__Bradshaw_Advisory_Ltd.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in October 2025; and the role was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/falconer-crawford-second-permanent-secretary-and-chief-trade-negotiation-adviser-at-the-department-for-business-and-trade-acoba-advice/advice-letter-crawford-falconer-senior-advisor-bradshaw-advisory-ltd?preview=8894231)
Baroness Finn resigns from the Committee on Standards in Public Life
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Baroness Finn, the Conservative member of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, has resigned from the Committee with effect from 26 March 2025.

Doug Chalmers, Chair of the Committee, thanked Baroness Finn for her service to the Committee over the past three years.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e3d5ffec871c69f89a72ce/Committee_Resignation_Not.jpg)

Letter from Baroness Finn to Doug Chalmers (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e3d5ffec871c69f89a72ce/Committee_Resignation_Not.jpg)

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Letter from Doug Chalmers to Baroness Finn (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e3d6988ca840c1439a72cf/2025-03-21_Doug_Chalmers_to_Baroness_Finn.pdf)

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IHTM10376 - Funeral expenses (box 81): overseas funerals of deceased who is not a long-term UK resident or not domiciled in the UK
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


You should allow overseas funeral expenses as a deduction against the UK estate, even if the deceased was not long-term UK resident (deaths on or after 6 April 2025) (IHTM47000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47000)) or not domiciled in the UK for IHT purposes (deaths before 6 April 2025) (IHTM13000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm13000)).

Although IHTA84/S162 (5) might seem to justify the deduction of such expenses from the non-UK estate, that sub-section cannot apply as funeral expenses are not a liability for the purposes of IHTA84/S5 or IHTA84/S162.
The Use an LPA and View an LPA services
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

Organisations and professionals can use an online service provided by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) to view a summary of a lasting power of attorney (LPA).

This leaflet is aimed at organisations who use the online View an LPA service. This may include professionals from:
- health services, such as the NHS, GP surgeries and dentists
- social care, such as care homes, social workers and safeguarding leads
- financial services, such as banks, building societies and financial advisers
Find out more about how to use View an LPA (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-the-view-an-lpa-service).
SIOG7430 - Information and inspection powers: authorisations and approvals: information required for tribunal application
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)


The instructions at ARTG7540 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/appeals-reviews-and-tribunals-guidance/artg7540)tell you what information you need to provide.

It is advised that form IIP20 is completed as it sets out the information required in a standard format that is easily recognisable to tribunal staff. It is unreasonable to expect tribunal staff, who may have no taxes training, to extract this information from documents supplied by us. This could lead to delays in the application being processed.

Form IIP20 can be found on SEES through Forms and Letters. You will reach a screen with several sections - check that the compliance box (top right hand section) is ticked and scroll down the top left section to ‘Info and Inspection Powers’ (within ‘Local Compliance’ folder). By clicking on ‘Info and Inspection Powers’ a list of forms, including IIP20, will be displayed.

When completing the IIP20 use the free text box to briefly explain the facts of the case, the relevant legislation and the result being sought (usually the approval of the notice). This information should be found in your hearing brief and relevant parts can be copied and pasted on to the form. It may be helpful to let the Tribunal Service staff have a copy of the final brief 10-14 days prior to the hearing so that the Judge has time to read it. This is not mandatory but it may help to speed up the process.

When completing the form an estimate of the time needed for the Hearing is required. It is suggested that everyone estimates at least one hour. If your application takes substantially longer can you please let the head of SI Central Review & Appeal Unit in SI Solihull know.
Chris Barton CMG
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

Chris Barton was His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe from August 2021 to August 2025. Prior to his appointment Chris spent 8 years leading on trade issues in the UK government, as Director for: Trade Policy and Export Control (2013 to 2016, BIS ) Multilateral and EU Trade Negotiations (2016 to 2019, DIT ) Bilateral Trade Relations (2019 to 2020, DIT ) UK-EU Goods Negotiations (2020 to 2021, Number 10) He was also acting Director General for Trade Negotiations in DIT from February to June 2021. He was awarded a CMG by Her Majesty the Queen in 2019 for his services to trade, diversity and inclusion. Before moving into the world of trade and investment, Chris spent 5 years (1993 to 1998) as a secondary school teacher. This was followed by 15 years (1998 to 2013) in a range of Civil Service roles in Departments for Business, Energy and Foreign Office. His roles covered a variety of domestic, European and wider international issues including telecoms, competition policy, company law, employment law, renewable energy and energy security. Chris is married with 3 children.

Chris Barton was His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe from August 2021 to August 2025.

Prior to his appointment Chris spent 8 years leading on trade issues in the UK government, as Director for:
- Trade Policy and Export Control (2013 to 2016, BIS)
- Multilateral and EU Trade Negotiations (2016 to 2019, DIT)
- Bilateral Trade Relations (2019 to 2020, DIT)
- UK-EU Goods Negotiations (2020 to 2021, Number 10)
He was also acting Director General for Trade Negotiations in DIT from February to June 2021. He was awarded a CMG by Her Majesty the Queen in 2019 for his services to trade, diversity and inclusion.

Before moving into the world of trade and investment, Chris spent 5 years (1993 to 1998) as a secondary school teacher. This was followed by 15 years (1998 to 2013) in a range of Civil Service roles in Departments for Business, Energy and Foreign Office. His roles covered a variety of domestic, European and wider international issues including telecoms, competition policy, company law, employment law, renewable energy and energy security.

Chris is married with 3 children.
56 Langmore Court, Hanover Way, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8BZ : LON/00AD/F77/2025/0198
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge  Mr I B Holdsworth MSc FRICS MCIArb
RICS Registered Valuer 0079475  on Date 28 August 2025

Read the full decision in 56 Langmore Court, Hanover Way, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8BZ : LON/00AD/F77/2025/0198 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b6c48dd723ba6f74dba8d3/Final_Determination_56_Langmore_Ct_Hanover_way_Bexleyheath_DA6_8BZ__002_.pdf). Read the reasons in 56 Langmore Court, Hanover Way, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8BZ : LON/00AD/F77/2025/0198 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b6c4b4d723ba6f74dba8d4/Reasons_56_Langmoor__002_.pdf).
UKEF Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025: by section
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Key sections from UK Export Finance's 2024 to 2025 Annual Report and Accounts – performance, accountability and financial statements.

Detailed commentary and annexes on UK Export Finance’s support for exports, its governance and its financial performance from April 2024 to March 2025.

Find out more about UK Export Finance’s Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-export-finance-annual-report-and-accounts-2024-to-2025).
Erin Kuhn
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Erin Kuhn took up her posting as Consul (Government and Prosperity Affairs) at the UK Government Office in Denver in December 2015. She was previously Chief of Staff for Global Programs and University Life at New York University, where she helped to expand NYU’s global footprint to 14 campuses worldwide and position NYU as a leading institution in international education. Immediately prior to that role, Erin worked as a consultant for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, focusing on global communications and advocacy efforts to eradicate polio and more broadly, to promote the delivery of life-saving vaccines to children around the world. Erin began her career at the U.S. Department of State, where she held several roles within the Bureau of International Organization Affairs in Washington, DC and at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in New York, including serving as the lead officer for Middle East affairs at the United Nations and as the Department’s liaison to Congress on issues related to international organizations. Erin holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Southern California and an MA in International Affairs from The George Washington University. She has also studied Arabic at Georgetown University and the American University in Cairo. Follow Erin on X @ErinJKuhn .

Erin Kuhn took up her posting as Consul (Government and Prosperity Affairs) at the UK Government Office in Denver in December 2015. She was previously Chief of Staff for Global Programs and University Life at New York University, where she helped to expand NYU’s global footprint to 14 campuses worldwide and position NYU as a leading institution in international education.

Immediately prior to that role, Erin worked as a consultant for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, focusing on global communications and advocacy efforts to eradicate polio and more broadly, to promote the delivery of life-saving vaccines to children around the world.

Erin began her career at the U.S. Department of State, where she held several roles within the Bureau of International Organization Affairs in Washington, DC and at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in New York, including serving as the lead officer for Middle East affairs at the United Nations and as the Department’s liaison to Congress on issues related to international organizations.

Erin holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Southern California and an MA in International Affairs from The George Washington University. She has also studied Arabic at Georgetown University and the American University in Cairo.

Follow Erin on X @ErinJKuhn (https://twitter.com/erinjkuhn).
Changes to voluntary National Insurance contributions for periods spent abroad
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

This measure explains changes to voluntary National Insurance contributions for people living or working abroad from April 2026.

At Autumn Budget 2025, the government announced changes to voluntary National Insurance contributions for those living or working abroad.

From 6 April 2026, individuals will no longer be able to pay voluntary Class 2 National Insurance contributions for periods abroad. Only voluntary Class 3 contributions will be available for tax years 2026 to 2027 onwards.

This change does not affect any voluntary contributions that can be paid for periods abroad before 6 April 2026.

Further details and guidance will be published at a later date.
Ms J Reid v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 4103552/2017 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Reid v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 4103552/2017 and Others - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683ed90fe1eee913f2e98de8/Ms_J_Reid_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_4103552.2017_4107526.2018_4115931.2018_-_Judgment.pdf).
Independent Reconfiguration Panel: Code of practice
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

The code of practice sets out the standards expected by members of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel.

The code of practice includes:
- the purpose of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel
- the responsible minister
- Department of Health and Social Care sponsorship
- the role of the Chief Executive
- the role of the Chair
- the role of the membership
- public appointments
- appraisals
- the annual report
- contact with the media
- conflicts of interest
- gifts and hospitality
- political activity
- use of social media
- information handling and cyber security
The Bay Church of England School
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 Bay Church of England School 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 Bay Church of England School 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.
CH258300 - How to do a compliance check: using inspection powers: invigilation: powers to invigilate
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.

Schedule 36, Finance Act 2008 gives HMRC the power to invigilate without consent.

It does not provide you with:
- an absolute right of entry
- the right to stay on premises
if you are asked to leave.

Schedule 36 does allow for a penalty to be applied when a customer unreasonably obstructs an inspection that has been approved by a Tribunal, see CH26240 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch26240).

Although HMRC officers have the power to invigilate at a customer’s premises the use of this power must be reasonable and proportionate.

Invigilation may be reasonable and proportionate when:
- other evidence such as references from suppliers or covert activity suggests that sales have not been declared
- the Daily Gross Takings record is incomplete or has not been maintained
Invigilation is a very intrusive action and must only be done for the purpose of quantifying the suppressed sales after you have:
- checked the business records
- (This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)CH290100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch290100)(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
- explained to the customer that you believe they have under-declared their sales or taxable sales
- given the appropriate person factsheets CC/FS7a and CC/FS9 and explained their contents
- asked questions about the inaccuracies and discussed the best way to quantify the unpaid tax
- been unable to agree an alternative way to quantify the unpaid tax
Reporting adverse incidents: joint replacement implants
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

For manufacturers reporting adverse incidents with joint replacement implants under the vigilance system.

Guidance for manufacturers on reporting adverse incidents involving joint replacement implants under the vigilance system

To be read in conjunction with the guidelines on post-market surveillance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/medical-devices-post-market-surveillance-requirements).
Extended knife surrender arrangements 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Information on how to surrender ninja swords, knives and other offensive weapons.

This scheme ran between 1 July 2025 and 31 July 2025.

The government provided extended knife surrender arrangements in the West Midlands, Greater Manchester and London. These arrangements operated at the same time as the ninja sword surrender and compensation scheme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ninja-sword-surrender-and-compensation-scheme).

These arrangements allowed members of the public to surrender weapons anonymously at a mobile surrender van operated by FazAmnesty and in 37 new surrender bins installed by Word 4 Weapons with Home Office funding. No compensation is payable under such arrangements. The total number of surrendered weapons under the extended arrangements are set out below.

Note: count carried out on all surrender bins between 27 August and 3 September 2025.
Ms R Hewat v Kuda Technologies Ltd and B Ogundeyi: 2223288/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms R Hewat v Kuda Technologies Ltd and B Ogundeyi: 2223288/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69285c9fa245b0985f0341e2/Ms_R_Hewat_v_1._Kuda_Technologies_Limited_2._Babatunde_Ogundeyi_-_2223288-2024.pdf).
42 Bakers Lane, Woodston, Peterborough, PE2 9QW: CAM/00JA/MNR/2025/0627
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Eastern Region, Mr I R Perry FRICS on 23 May 2025

Read the full decision in 42 Bakers Lane, Woodston, Peterborough, PE2 9QW: CAM/00JA/MNR/2025/0627 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683d91d881deb72cce2680b6/42_Bakers_Lane_Peterborough_PE2_9QW.pdf).
Universal Credit statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

These official statistics cover the number of claims, starts, people and households on Universal Credit.

This collection contains:
- monthly updates for people on Universal Credit
- quarterly updates for claims, starts, households, deductions and childcare on Universal Credit
Quarterly data are published in February, May, August and November alongside a statistical bulletin with detailed commentary. The exact publication dates for the monthly and quarterly releases are listed in the statistics release calendar (https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?keywords=Universal+Credit&content_store_document_type=upcoming_statistics&organisations%5B%5D=department-for-work-pensions&order=release-date-oldest).

Notices about the statistics

The data quality issues affecting the suspension of Universal Credit housing measures, specifically the breakdowns for Bedroom Entitlement, Number of Spare Bedrooms, and Local Housing Allowance Indicator, have now been fully investigated and the resulting statistics have been assessed as fit for purpose. Therefore, this quarter’s statistics and the full back series for these measures have been reinstated on Stat-Xplore.

Due to proposals put forward last year in the ‘Get Britain Working White Paper’ (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/get-britain-working-white-paper), changes to the Jobcentre Plus geographical structure have now been implemented. These changes take effect from the latest Universal Credit statistical release (published on 11 November 2025).

Beginning with the statistical release on 14 October 2025, the Universal Credit Official Statistics will be reporting using Census Output Area (COA) 2021 geographies (https://www.ons.gov.uk/methodology/geography/ukgeographies/censusgeographies/census2021geographies). Statistical reporting up to now has been in Census Output Area 2011 geographies. This change is essential to ensure the continued accuracy of our statistical reporting and to keep our data aligned with current standards and developments.

Feedback

Help us improve Universal Credit Official Statistics

Please complete this short survey (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=6fbxllcQF0GsKIDN_ob4w2NowElbfEFPjJTaaifJlqZUNkZLQjhGWkpRUThFVVpENDNJUzFIVlVFTiQlQCN0PWcu) to help us make improvements to Universal Credit Official Statistics.

We welcome all feedback on the content, relevance, accessibility and timing of these statistics to help us in producing statistics that meet user needs. For non-media enquiries on these statistics, email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

For media enquiries please contact the DWP press office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/media-enquiries).
SGSELSG3085 - Issuing and presentation of licences: requests to release goods without presentation of a licence
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

There have been a number of instances where DBT have ruled that a specific licence was required but then either they or the MOD have requested that we release the goods without presentation of a valid licence. They do not have the authority to request this and you should not release the goods unless the request is made by DBT in writing because the law states that the licence must be in writing; a written request should be accepted as a valid licence. You should not release the goods until you have taken any offence action as set out in SGSAROA.
Caleb Brandon Halstead v The Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs [2025] UKUT 00022 (TCC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of JUDGE RUPERT JONES on 15 January 2025

Read full decision Caleb Brandon Halstead v The Commissioners of His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6790b4fe119e3470fd1e263e/Halstead_v_HMRC_oral_pta.pdf)
- The Applicant, Mr Halstead, applies to the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery) (“UT”) for permission to appeal the decision of the First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber) (“the FTT”), released on 27 September 2023 (“the FTT Decision”).
- The FTT Decision granted HMRC’s application to strike out the Applicant’s appeal based upon claims relating to his payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (‘SDLT’) on his purchase of two properties
Agriş de Marinici
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)

Protected food name with Protected Geographical Indication

Product specification

Agriş de Marinici (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6878b6aa0263c35f52e4dceb/Agris_de_Marinici_product_specification.pdf)

Note

This product name is protected pursuant to the Strategic Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Moldova
Local Remediation Acceleration Plans
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-16)

Local Remediation Acceleration Plans bring together expertise, local knowledge and resources to create single area remediation strategies.

In the Remediation Acceleration Plan, we announced our intention to empower Metro Mayors to work in partnership with local authorities and regulators to drive remediation through Local Remediation Acceleration Plans. Mayoral Strategic Authorities are delivering these plans to harness the power of collaborative working and expertise at regional levels to speed up remediation.
- Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Local Remediation Acceleration Plan (https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/lrap/)
- East Midlands Combined County Authority Local Remediation Acceleration Plan (https://www.eastmidlands-cca.gov.uk/what-we-do/housing/local-remediation-acceleration-plan/)
- Greater London Authority Remediation Acceleration Plan update (July 2025) (https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/housing-and-land/mayors-priorities-londons-housing-and-land/building-safety-london/remediation-acceleration-plan-update-july-2025)
- Greater Manchester High Rise Task Force (https://greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/safer-and-stronger-communities/greater-manchester-high-rise-task-force/)
- Liverpool City Region Local Remediation Acceleration Plan (https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/policy-documents#Housing_and_Spatial_Planning)
- North East Local Remediation Acceleration Plan update (https://www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/news/housing-and-land/north-east-local-remediation-acceleration-plan-update)
- South Yorkshire Local Remediation Acceleration Plan (https://www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/explore/housing-infrastructure-regeneration)
- Tees Valley Local Remediation Acceleration Plan (https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/about/tees-valley-local-remediation-acceleration-plan/)
- West of England Local Remediation Acceleration Plan Path (https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/planning-housing/local-remediation-acceleration-plan-path-to-publication/)
- West Midlands Remediation Acceleration Plan: Pathway to Publication Statement (https://www.wmca.org.uk/what-we-do/housing-property-regeneration/west-midlands-remediation-acceleration-plan/)
- West Yorkshire Local Remediation Acceleration Plan (https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/resources/remediation-acceleration-plan/)
- York and North Yorkshire Remediation Plan (https://www.northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk/fire-oversight/rac/)
Government Functional Standard GovS 009: Internal Audit
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

This government functional standard sets the expectations for internal audit activity to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of governance, risk management and control in government organisations.

This functional standard provides guidance and direction for:
- Permanent secretaries, directors general, and chief executive officers of arm’s length bodies to ensure an environment exists which promotes this functional standard
- Accounting Officers, their senior leadership teams, and members of organisational boards, to provide an environment where internal auditors have authority to operate across the organisation, independent of executive leadership
- Those responsible for the provision of internal audit services
- Those delivering internal audit engagements
- Sponsors and officers of internal audit services in organisations
- Those responsible for taking action as a result of the findings from internal audits
- Those undertaking external quality assessments of internal audit providers in government.
For more guidance on the Government Internal Audit Functional Standard, or if you would like to comment on the functional standard please contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
IPGN1400 - Introduction: responsibilities of the Tariff Preference UoE
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

Import/export helpline is available on .gov.uk Imports and exports: general enquiries - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/customs-international-trade-and-excise-enquiries)
Newcastle Medical Centre
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Newcastle Medical Centre recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.