theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Robert Suss appointed as Trustee of the National Portrait Gallery
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-10)

The Prime Minister has appointed Robert Suss as Trustee of The National Portrait Gallery for a term of 4 years.

Robert Suss

Robert Suss will commence a 4 year term as Trustee of the National Portrait Gallery from 10 February 2025 to 09 February 2029.

He is an Equity Partner and CEO of Pictet Wealth Management in the UK and joined Pictet with nearly 30 years of experience in private banking and business. Robert spent 18 years at Goldman Sachs, most recently as Managing Director and Head of Private Wealth Management in London. Following a career in private banking, he built several businesses in finance, technology, and renewable energy before joining Pictet.

Robert is Chair of The Contemporary Art Society, Trustee at the National Portrait Gallery and an Emeritus Trustee of the Royal Academy of the Arts Trust, where he was previously Deputy Chair of the Trust, Trustee and Chair of the Royal Academy School Dinner and Auction. Robert’s love for art extends beyond his philanthropic efforts; he has supported and promoted emerging artists and has collected contemporary art for over thirty years.

Remuneration and Governance Code

Trustees of the National Portrait Gallery are not remunerated. This appointment has been made in accordance with the Cabinet Office’s Governance Code on Public Appointments (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/578498/governance_code_on_public_appointments_16_12_2016.pdf).

The appointments process is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Under the Code, any significant political activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years must be declared. This is defined as including holding office, public speaking, making a recordable donation, or candidature for election. Robert Suss has not declared any significant political activity.
Rhône Capital / Archimed / DHG / Invacare merger inquiry
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Rhône Capital L.L.C. and Archimed SAS of DHG Holdco S.à r.l and Invacare Holdings S.à r.l.

Statutory timetable

(*) Whilst the CMA will seek to determine its investigation as quickly as possible, the statutory deadline can be extended in certain limited circumstances.

Phase 1

Launch of merger inquiry

13 November 2025: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- Commencement notice (PDF, 108KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69146d79eba5bda2026fc81d/_Commencement_notice__Rh%C3%B4ne_Capital__Archimed__DHG__Invacare_.pdf) (13.11.25)
Invitation to comment: closed

2 October 2025: The CMA is issuing this preliminary ‘invitation to comment’ to allow interested parties to submit to the CMA any initial views on the impact that the transaction could have on competition in the UK. The CMA has not yet launched its formal investigation into this transaction. This invitation to comment is the first part of the CMA’s information-gathering process.

As part of the transaction, Rhône Capital L.L.C. will acquire a majority interest in DHG Holdco S.à r.l and Invacare Holdings S.à r.l. Archimed SAS, the current owner of DHG Holdco S.à r.l, will hold a minority interest in both companies.

Pre-notification

The CMA has received the necessary information from the parties to commence pre-notification.

Contact

Please send written representations about any competition or public interest issues to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Privacy notice

Your name and contact details are your personal data. In collecting, receiving, storing, accessing and using your personal data, the CMA, as controller, is processing your personal data. The CMA processes personal data in accordance with data protection law. The CMA is processing your personal data so that it can contact you again, should it need further help or information from you, in order to carry out its merger work under Part 3 of the Enterprise Act 2002. For more information about how the CMA processes personal data and your rights relating to that data, please see our Privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority/about/personal-information-charter).
Strumpshaw Parish 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 Strumpshaw Parish 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 Strumpshaw Parish 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.
Agile Monster 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 Agile Monster 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 Agile Monster Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Product Safety Report: Frike ATX-88E0 Electric Mountain Bike (2510-0216)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Product Safety Report for Frike ATX-88E0 Electric Mountain Bike presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Frike ATX-88E0 Electric Mountain Bike

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as there is no evidence it has sufficient battery protective systems in place.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as there is no evidence that it has sufficient battery protective systems in place. There is no evidence to demonstrate that the product has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures, as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied. Improvements are also required for the product instructions, marking and labelling.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2510-0216

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
FCDO Services spend over £25,000, July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-21)

FCDO Services spend in the UK for transactions totalling over £25,000 by month.

The government is committed to publishing departmental spend over £25,000 as part of its commitment to transparency and open government. This is the FCDO Services spend in the UK for transactions totalling over £25,000 published by month. Transactions that appear to be under £25,000 are due to the transaction being over £25,000 before removing recoverable VAT, or where an invoice over £25,000 has been split between multiple expense types, and/or expense areas. We have published our spend in line with Cabinet Office guidelines which allow for data protection of individuals and security constraints.
ATA North 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 ATA North 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 ATA North 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Provide Training, such as e-learning, for our employees in the Armed Forces Community and use the Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme logos in our communications advertising, and marketing.

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.
Clive Emson Auctioneers
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 Clive Emson Auctioneers 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 Clive Emson Auctioneers recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
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.
Volume of Section 28 recordings by year
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

This information in this release shows the volume of Section 28 recordings from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2024.

Information in this release shows the volume of Section 28 recordings from January 2021 to December 2024. Section 28 evidence can be used in some cases. This is where evidence is pre-recorded in advance of a trial for vulnerable complainants of a crime, as well as witnesses, including children.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68bada0db0a373a01819feb8/Section_28_volume_data_-_1_January_2021_-_31_December_2024.xlsx)

Volume of Section 28 recordings by year, 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68bada0db0a373a01819feb8/Section_28_volume_data_-_1_January_2021_-_31_December_2024.xlsx)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 20.8 KB

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Design hearing decision: O/0672/24
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 16 July 2024.

Design Decision O/0672/24 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/669e6719ce1fd0da7b592a59/o067224.pdf)

Every effort is made to ensure design hearing decisions have been accurately recorded, but some errors may have been introduced during conversion for the web.

Copies of any documents annexed to a decision are available from:

Tribunal SectionIntellectual Property OfficeConcept HouseCardiff RoadNewportSouth WalesNP10 8QQ
Miss A Emmons v Krispy Kreme UK Ltd: 3303029/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Emmons v Krispy Kreme UK Ltd: 3303029/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e1730f4fed20c7f559f4fe/Miss_A_Emmons__-v-_Krispy_Kreme_UK_Ltd__3303029-2024.pdf).
EarthCraftuk Community Interest
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 EarthCraftuk Community Interest 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 EarthCraftuk Community Interest 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 Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mrs J Fryer v Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd: 8001997/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs J Fryer v Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd: 8001997/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6895f0bde7be62b4f06431af/8001997.2024_Mrs_J_Fryer_v._Highlands_and_Islands_Airports_Limited_Preliminary.pdf).
IEIM905500 - Penalty Time Limits and Payment
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)


Penalties for:
- Failure to file a report on time (see IEIM905110)
- Failure to provide information to reportable sellers on time (see IEIM905120)
- Failure to provide an officer of Revenue and Customers with information in respect of your obligations under the Regulations as specified within 30 days following a written notice (see IEIM905130)
- Failure to comply with record keeping requirements (see IEIM905140)
- Failure to make a notification to HMRC (see IEIM905150)
must be assessed by HMRC within 12 months from the date on which the person became liable to the penalty.

Penalties for the failure to apply due diligence procedures as set out in the regulations (see IEIM905160) and for incomplete or inaccurate reports (see IEIM905170) must be assessed by HMRC within 12 months from the date on which the inaccuracy, incompleteness or failure first came to light and within 6 years from the date on which the person became liable to the penalty.

Penalties must be paid within 30 days of the issue of the notice of assessment by HMRC.
Gale, Ian - Director General  of Joint Force Development, Ministry of Defence - ACOBA advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

Advice to Air Marshal Ian Gale, former Director General  of Joint Force Development, Ministry of Defence on business appointments after leaving Crown service

Chief Growth Officer, Draken Europe

Air Marshal Ian Gale sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Draken Europe. The letter (https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688b995b64845fffe80890ca/Advice_Letter_-_Ian_Gale__Chief_Growth_Officer__Draken_Europe.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in October 2024; and the appointment was announced later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/gale-ian-director-general-joint-force-development-ministry-of-defence-acoba-advice/advice-letter-ian-gale-chief-growth-officer-draken-europe?preview=8776298)
Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry: joint statement on restorative justice
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-31)

Joint statement by the Department for Business and Trade, Fujitsu Services Limited and Post Office Limited concerning plans for a restorative justice project.

In volume 1 of the final report of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-response-to-the-post-office-horizon-it-inquiry-report-volume-1), Sir Wyn Williams recommended that the Department for Business and Trade, Fujitsu Services Limited and Post Office Limited “shall publish, either separately or together, a report outlining any agreed programme of restorative justice and/or any actions taken by that date to produce such a programme.”
CISR17570 - The Scheme: secondary legislation: regulation 56
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-06)


This regulation deals with the set-off arrangements for companies operating on net payment status: to be read in conjunction with FA04/S61 and 62(3).This regulation only applies to subcontractors with net payment status which are companies. Deductions held by HMRC in respect of companies with net payment status should be set-off in the following sequence: SI2005/2045 reg 56(2).
- to discharge any liability the subcontractor company has to primary Class 1 contributions in respect of earnings paid to employees during the year;
- to discharge any liability the subcontractor company has to secondary Class 1 contributions in respect of earnings paid to employees during the year;
- to discharge any liability the subcontractor company has to account for tax deducted from the emoluments of their employees under S684 ITEPA for the year;
- to discharge any liability the subcontractor company has to account for deductions made in that year from emoluments of their employees under S22(5), Teaching & Higher Education Act 1998, S73 (B) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980; or Article 3(5) of the Education (Student Support)(Northern Ireland) Order 1998;
- to discharge any liability the subcontractor company has to refund HMRC in respect of payments made by them in respect of statutory sick pay, statutory maternity pay, statutory paternity pay, statutory adoption pay, statutory parental bereavement pay or statutory neonatal care pay under the relevant recovery provision; and
- to discharge any liability the subcontractor company has to account for CIS deductions made by them from payments to subcontractors under FA04/S61.
If, after all the above liabilities have been discharged, sums remain outstanding,these can be reimbursed to the subcontractor company, subject to (5) and (6),: SI2005/2045reg 56(3).Any monies repaid to the subcontractor company will be regarded as tax repaid for the purposes of Regulation 83 of the PAYE regulations (repayment supplement): SI2005/2045 reg56(4).Repayments in accordance with (4) cannot be made until the end of the tax year in which the deduction was made and the subcontractor company has delivered a return under Regulation 73 of the PAYE regulations: SI2005/2045 reg 56(5).If HMRC believes monies are due in respect of corporation tax for an accounting period ending before the relevant payment was made, they may retain an amount required to discharge this liability before any repayment can be considered: SI2005/2045 reg 56(6).the relevant recovery provision' is defined at SI2005/2045 reg 56(7).ENABLING PROVISION – FA04/S62 (3)
The Number 4 Group
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 Number 4 Group 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 Number 4 Group 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
- 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.
The Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

The Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern was appointed Minister of State (Minister for Skills) in the Department for Education on 6 July 2024. This role also became part of the Department for Work and Pensions on 6 September 2025. Since 4 March 2025, the Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern has also served as Minister of State (Minister for Women and Equalities). She previously served as a Government Spokesperson for Equalities between 8 October 2024 and 4 March 2025.

The Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern was appointed Minister of State (Minister for Skills) in the Department for Education on 6 July 2024. This role also became part of the Department for Work and Pensions on 6 September 2025.

Since 4 March 2025, the Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern has also served as Minister of State (Minister for Women and Equalities).

She previously served as a Government Spokesperson for Equalities between 8 October 2024 and 4 March 2025.
White Force Security 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 White Force Security 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 White Force Security Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr S Atkins v Torsion Information Security Ltd (in Voluntary Liquidation): 3306628/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Atkins v Torsion Information Security Ltd (in Voluntary Liquidation): 3306628/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ebe73e199d1cd55b48c5aa/Mr_S_Atkins_v_Torsion_Information_Security_Ltd__in_Voluntary_Liquidation__3306628_2024_partial_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
Economic Crime Levy: changes to bands and charges
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

This tax information and impact note is about changes in banding criteria and increases in the rate of Economic Crime Levy for entities with a UK revenue of more than £10.2 million each year.

This measure increases the amount charged under the Economic Crime (Anti-Money Laundering) Levy from financial year beginning April 2026 onwards. It affects entities that are both regulated for anti-money laundering purposes and have UK revenue over £10.2 million each year.

This measure splits the previous large band into two new bands:
- Band B for entities with UK revenue between £36 million and £500 million, with Economic Crime Levy payable of £36,000
- Band C for entities with UK revenue between £500 million and £1 billion, with Economic Crime Levy payable of £500,000
It also renames the remaining bands as A and D and increases the Economic Crime Levy payable by band A to £10,200, and Band D to £1 million.
Product Recall: Makita Cordless Grease Gun (2507-0021)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Product Recall for Makita Cordless Grease Gun presenting a risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: Makita Cordless Grease Gun

Hazard: The product presents a risk of injuries as the hose may fail under certain operating conditions, causing grease to leak out.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of injuries as the hose may fail under certain operating conditions, causing grease to leak out.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users. Owners are advised to stop using the product.

For further information, including on how to arrange for a free collection and fix, access the Makita website at the following link: https://www.makitauk.com/recall-dgp180.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2507-0021

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
CICA scheme guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

Guidance for claims officers of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) on how to apply the rules of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-injuries-compensation-scheme-2012) (the Scheme) is government-funded and designed to compensate victims of violent crime in Great Britain.

The rules of the Scheme and the value of the payments awarded are set by the Secretary of State and approved by Parliament.

Every decision is taken by a claims officer after carefully considering all the available information. It is a claims officer’s role to determine claims using the rules set down in the statutory Scheme we operate. This guidance is for them to use when considering compensation claims

We recognise that no amount of compensation can ever make up for the harm and suffering caused to victims by violent crime. Injury awards are intended to be an acknowledgement of harm and an important gesture of public sympathy.

You may also find our guide to the Scheme (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/criminal-injuries-compensation-a-guide) and step-by-step guide to the application process (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/applying-to-cica) helpful.

You can apply online. (https://www.gov.uk/claim-compensation-criminal-injury)

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69088723c0dc8f124841752c/2012_CICS_Scheme_Guidance_Complete.odt)

2012 Scheme policy guidance for claims officers (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69088723c0dc8f124841752c/2012_CICS_Scheme_Guidance_Complete.odt)

ODT, 170 KB

This file is in an OpenDocument (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-open-document-formats-odf-in-your-organisation) format
Secretary of State for Defence
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

The Secretary of State for Defence has overall responsibility for the business of the department. Responsibilities include: strategic policy and operational oversight including as a member of the National Security Council nuclear deterrent (CASD) and operations policy and enterprise strategic overview of the Strategic Defence Review Implementation and Defence Investment Plan Defence budget Euro-Atlantic strategy and planning Defence strategy, planning, programme, and resource allocation relationships with strategic international partners: US , France, Germany, Australia, Ukraine One Defence Reform Programme oversight of Veterans Service Personnel deaths on duty and letters of condolence strategic multilateral programmes – AUKUS and GCAP regulatory functions Independent Afghan Inquiry

The Secretary of State for Defence has overall responsibility for the business of the department.

Responsibilities include:
- strategic policy and operational oversight including as a member of the National Security Council
- nuclear deterrent (CASD) and operations policy and enterprise
- strategic overview of the Strategic Defence Review Implementation and Defence Investment Plan
- Defence budget
- Euro-Atlantic strategy and planning
- Defence strategy, planning, programme, and resource allocation
- relationships with strategic international partners: US, France, Germany, Australia, Ukraine
- One Defence Reform Programme
- oversight of Veterans
- Service Personnel deaths on duty and letters of condolence
- strategic multilateral programmes – AUKUS and GCAP
- regulatory functions
- Independent Afghan Inquiry
UK Joint Delegation to NATO
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

The United Kingdom’s Joint Delegation to NATO (UKDel NATO) is the link between the UK government and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.

UKDel NATO’s main roles are to promote British interests in NATO and to keep UK government departments informed about NATO discussions.

The Delegation works to ensure the UK plays a full and influential role in the North Atlantic Council, the Military Committee and across the spectrum of NATO activities.

As a Joint Delegation the Diplomatic Mission is headed by an Ambassador to NATO, and a UK Military Representative to NATO, Lieutenant General Ian Cave CB.

Find out more about NATO´s work (https://www.gov.uk/world/uk-joint-delegation-to-nato)
SPE13085 - Import to IP and goods declared to IP from another Customs procedure: contents
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).

This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx 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).

See Notice 199 - Customs goods: Customs procedures and customs debt (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-199-imported-goods-customs-procedures-and-customs-debt/notice-199-imported-goods-customs-procedures-and-customs-debt)
Appoint a secretary (AP03)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Use this form to appoint an individual as a secretary.

This form can be used to tell Companies House about an individual person being appointed as a secretary.

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

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

Do not use the paper form if the company is in the protected online filing (PROOF) scheme (https://www.gov.uk/protect-your-company-from-corporate-identity-theft).
C Kelland v ASDA Stores Ltd: 6007229/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in C Kelland v ASDA Stores Ltd: 6007229/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68500bcb29fb1002010c4e84/Charmayne_Kelland_-vs-_Asda_Stores_Limited_-_Judgment.pdf).
B Jama v Equans Services Ltd: 1400784/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in B Jama v Equans Services Ltd: 1400784/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d50eac30734bac9ba0fca1/Bashe_Jama_-vs-_Equans_Services_Limited_-_Judgment.pdf).
Regulatory Article (RA) 3590: maintenance and safeguarding
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

RA covering maintenance and safeguarding at an aerodrome and helicopter landing sites.

Details

The purpose of Regulatory Articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, advice and guidance, which governs military aviation activity and against which air safety is assessed. The regulator develops regulations in response to applicable UK law, MOD needs, legal changes and recommendations resulting from both assurance or investigation functions.

Related information:
- MAA regulatory publications (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications)
- Overarching documents (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications-overarching-documents)
- 1000 series (GEN) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/1000-series-general-regulations-gen)
- 2000 series (FLY) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/2000-series-flying-regulations-fly)
- 3000 series (ATM) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/3000-series-air-traffic-management-regulations-atm)
- 4000 series (CAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/4000-series-continuing-airworthiness-engineering-regulations-cae)
- 5000 series (TAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/5000-series-design-and-modification-engineering-regulations-dme)
- MAA Manuals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-manuals)
Council Tax Manual
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)

The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for assessing domestic property for Council Tax.

The Valuation Office Agency’s Council Tax manual is primarily provided as practice guidance for Valuation Officers. The contents of the manual represent the Valuation Office Agency’s (VOA) understanding of the law at the time it was prepared and whilst it is carefully compiled, the VOA does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information in it. From time to time the contents may be revised in the light of changes in legislation and decisions of the tribunals and higher courts or to reflect changing policy.
Media enquiries
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)


Home Office press office

Journalists with enquiries can call the Home Office news desk on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

The desk operates from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday.

The Home Office press office is unable to answer calls from members of the public. If you are not a member of the media, contact the Direct Communications Unit (https://submit.forms.service.gov.uk/form/8939/contact-the-direct-communications-unit/33438).

Out of hours

Press office out of hours number: xx-xxxx-xxxx. Only urgent media calls will be attended to.

Textphone users

Textphone: xx-xxxx-xxxx. Start your message with 514 628, followed by a space and then your message up to 120 characters.

Abuse of Home Office staff will not be tolerated. We reserve the right not to engage with anyone who acts in an abusive manner.