theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Acutec 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 Acutec 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 Acutec Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
VICH consultation relating to stability testing for medicated premixes
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

VICH consultation until 31 May 2025 on guideline relating to stability testing for medicated premixes.

As an Standing Member of VICH (the International Cooperation on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Veterinary Medicinal Products), we are inviting comments through a public consultation on a draft guideline relating to stability testing for medicated premixes (VICH Quality Guideline 8(R)).

The proposed draft document is published on the VICH website (https://vichsec.org/).

The consultation is open until 31 May 2025.

Comments should be relevant to this specific guideline, and can either be general on the approach outlined or comments on the actual text of the guideline.

Send your comments to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) and we will compile and submit all comments to the relevant VICH expert working group for consideration.

We are not able to respond to questions or comments directly.
Waterside Apartments, St James’ Court, West Accrington BB5 1NA : MAN/30UG/LSC/2021/0044
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-20)

Northern Region Judge Rimmer and Tribunal Member Mr Faulkner sitting on 11 September 2023

Read the full decision in Waterside Apartments, St James’ Court, West Accrington BB5 1NA : MAN/30UG/LSC/2021/0044 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682cd97aa4a41a5b3eb00ce2/Waterside_Apartments.pdf)
127 Halling Hill, Harlow, Essex, CM20  3JW: CAM/22UJ/HNA/2025/0606
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Eastern Region, Judge B MacQueen on 2 September 2025

Read the full decision in 127 Halling Hill, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3JW: CAM/22UJ/HNA/2025/0606 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b98084b0a373a01819fe26/127_Halling_Hill_Harlow_CM20_3JW.pdf).
General Support Technology Programme (GSTP)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

The General Support Technology Programme (GSTP) is an ESA programme aimed at the development of new and innovative space technologies.

Industry and academia are invited to express interest for any compendia activity they would like the UK to support by 31 October 2025 through the Open Space Innovation Platform (OSIP) (https://ideas.esa.int/servlet/hype/IMT?documentTableId=45087230783914018&userAction=Browse&templateName=&documentId=20981895627a9c4bbdc9d1c53507ac9a), not directly to the UK GSTP Team.

Please see Details on GSTP above for more information.
Tie Logistics
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 Tie Logistics 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 Tie Logistics 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.
Acute flaccid paralysis: clinical management guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

Information on the clinical management of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) and acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), for use by healthcare professionals.

This guidance summarises the existing information on clinical management of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) and acute flaccid myelitis (AFM).

The document includes:
- details of immunological and antiviral therapies
- an overview of long-term outcomes
- infection control procedures
It is intended for use by healthcare professionals.
Mr F G Sawyerr v Clipfine Ltd: 2217111/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr F G Sawyerr v Clipfine Ltd: 2217111/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a9e3fe699d77bee0148469/Mr_Festus_George_Sawyerr_v_Clipfine_Limited_-_2217111-2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr F G Sawyerr v Clipfine Ltd: 2217111/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6821c3dfd9c9bb76078f7eee/Mr_Festus_George_Sawyerr_v_Clipfine_Limited_-_2217111-2023_-_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr F G Sawyerr v Clipfine Ltd: 2217111/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6852ba642b367fdd44c15e63/2217111.2023__Festus_George_Sawyerr_v_Clipfine_Limited_J_ment_on_reconsideration_refused.pdf).
C Truelove v St Stephen's Infant School and Kent County Council: 2307048/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in C Truelove v St Stephen’s Infant School and Kent County Council: 2307048/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68fb64debaf1f8c92fb5f9b6/C_Truelove_-v-_St_Stephen_s_Infant_School__Kent_County_Council_2307048-2020_Strike-Out_Judgment_18.10.25.pdf).
Shingles (herpes zoster): the green book chapter
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-19)

Shingles immunisation information for public health professionals.

Shingles (herpes zoster) is caused by the reactivation of a latent varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection, sometimes decades after the primary infection.

Primary VZV infection typically occurs during childhood and causes chickenpox (varicella). Following primary VZV infection, the virus enters the sensory nerves and travels along the nerve to the sensory dorsal root ganglia and establishes a permanent latent infection. It is not known what causes reactivation of the latent virus, which leads to the clinical manifestations of shingles, but reactivation is usually associated with conditions that depress the immune system such as immunosuppressive therapy, HIV infection and/or old age.

The incidence of shingles in England and Wales is estimated to be around 790 to 880 cases per 100,000 people per year for those aged 70 to 79 years.

The risk and severity of shingles increases with age.

Changes from 1 September 2025

Changes to the shingles programme include the expansion of the eligibility to all severely immunosuppressed people aged 18 and over, with no upper age limit. Further information on changes to the programme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/expansion-of-shingrix-vaccine-eligibility-to-all-those-who-are-severely-immunosuppressed-and-aged-18-years-and-over-letter) are available within a letter published on GOV.UK by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England.
B Bak v Language Bank Ltd: 6011048/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in B Bak v Language Bank Ltd: 6011048/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67da8cef91e6e049230283c2/Mrs_Bernadett_Bak_-v-_Language_Bank_Ltd_-_6011048-2024__Judgment_.pdf).
S-A Hylton v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd: 2301744/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S-A Hylton v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd: 2301744/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67936cbfc74f1dca7492f35e/Shelly-Ann_Hylton_v_Network_Rail_Infrastructure_Ltd_2301744-2023_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in S-A Hylton v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd: 2301744/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6878e3217ea20916863638fc/Shellyanne_Hylton_v_Network_Rail_Infrastructure_Ltd_2301744-2023_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Mr R Sanguiliano v JCI Capital Ltd and others: 2202339/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Sanguiliano v JCI Capital Ltd and others: 2202339/2020 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/61cc6fa7e90e07196a66be8a/Mr_R_Sanguiliano__vs__JCI_Capital.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr R Sanguiliano v JCI Capital Ltd and others: 2202339/2020 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62e11cce8fa8f5649dbef50a/Mr_R_Sangiuliano__vs__JCI_Capital_Limited.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr R Sanguiliano v JCI Capital Ltd and others: 2202339/2020 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/632c6110d3bf7f567dbc1a9a/Mr_R_Sangiuliano__vs_JCI_Capital_Limited.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr R Sanguiliano v JCI Capital Ltd and others: 2202339/2020 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64afb95efe36e000146fa894/Mr_R_Sanguiliano__vs_JCI_Capital_Limited_-_WR.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr R Sanguiliano v JCI Capital Ltd and others: 2202339/2020 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d150790f8734b8791a1d28/Mr_R_Sangiuliano_v_JCI_Capital_Ltd___Others_-_2202339-2020.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr R Sanguiliano v JCI Capital Ltd and others: 2202339/2020 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68149f6bbbef62d10144675c/Mr_R_Sangiuliano_v_1._JCI_Capital_Ltd_2._Mr_D_Pinci__3._Mr_D_Clasadonte_4._Mr_M_Bernardeschi_5._Mr_G_Torzi_-_2202339-2020_-_Reconsideration.pdf).
Mindweaver-AI
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 Mindweaver-AI 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 Mindweaver-AI recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC): complications
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

The complications of shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC).

This content was originally produced by Public Health England (PHE). This content is now owned and managed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

This document describes the potential complications of shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), also known as vero cytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC), and how to handle them:
- gastroenteritis
- haemorrhagic colitis
- haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)
- thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura (TTP)
Mr M Bennett v VDC UK Management Company Ltd: 6023245/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Bennett v VDC UK Management Company Ltd: 6023245/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6825d199b2527e8de9b014ce/6023245.2024_Mr_M_Bennett_v_VDC_UK_Management_Company_Ltd_Judgment.pdf).
Category lists following implementation of the Windsor Framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

A list of individual human medicinal products under the new arrangements coming into effect on 1 January 2025 following agreement of the Windsor Framework.

The Windsor Framework changed the regulation of medicinal products that were formerly in the scope of the EU centralised procedure so that these products are now licensed UK-wide under UK law.

Products not within this scope are authorised UK-wide under UK and applicable EU law (as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1182 and Directive (EU) 2022/642), as has been the case since 1 January 2021.

To be clear which rules apply for UK authorisations, all new marketing authorisation (MA) applications and existing authorised products indicating their category.
Stamp Taxes: online services
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Call HMRC for technical help with filing stamp tax returns online.

Phone

Call HMRC if you need help using the online service to submit a stamp tax return.

If your call is not urgent, you can find out information in:
- the official HMRC app (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-official-hmrc-app)
- your personal tax account or business tax account using HMRC online services (https://www.gov.uk/log-in-register-hmrc-online-services)
Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Closed bank holidays (https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays).

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)

Related content

Guidance
- Stamp Duty Land Tax online and paper returns (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/stamp-duty-land-tax-online-and-paper-returns)
- How to register for the Stamp Taxes for Agents online service (https://www.gov.uk/stamp-taxes-online-how-to-register)
HMRC contacts
- Technical support with HMRC online services (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/online-services-helpdesk)
- Stamp Duty Land Tax: general enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/stamp-duty-land-tax-general-enquiries)
- Stamp Duty Land Tax: forms ordering (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/stamp-duty-land-tax-forms-ordering)
- Stamp Duty Reserve Tax: enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/stamp-duty-on-shares-enquiries)
- Stamp Duty on shares: enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/stamp-duty-on-shares-enquiries)
N Hussain v Cedar Health and Wellbeing Ltd: 2407305/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in N Hussain v Cedar Health and Wellbeing Ltd: 2407305/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66fe9b9830536cb927482bcb/Mr_N_Hussain_v_Cedar_Health___Wellbeing_Limited_-_2407305_2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in N Hussain v Cedar Health and Wellbeing Ltd: 2407305/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6800e207e16c376084e7c6f8/Nisar_Hussain_v_Cedar_Health___Wellbeing_Limited_-_2407305_2023_-_Reasons.pdf).
Statistical Release for Reported Treasure Finds (2023 and 2024)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Annual statistics on the number of finds of treasure and portable antiquities reported and recorded through the Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023 and 2024.

This statistical release presents data on the number of reported treasure finds for 2023 and provisional figures for 2024 within England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Data for 2023 are broken down by county, region, period, distribution and method of discovery. Figures for 2024 are provisional and are provided by county and region only.

Data presented on treasure finds are collected by the Department of Portable Antiquities & Treasure at the British Museum and recorded by the Portable Antiquities Scheme (https://www.britishmuseum.org/our-work/national/treasure-and-portable-antiquities-scheme).
- Released – 6 November 2025
- Period covered – 2023 and 2024
- Geographic coverage – National, Regional and county level data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This release does not cover Scotland.
- Next release date – November 2026 (provisional).
Pre-release access

The document above contains a list of minsters and officials who have received privileged early access to this release of Reported Treasure Finds. In line with best practice, the list has been kept to a minimum and those given access for briefing purposes had a maximum of 24 hours.

Office for Statistics Regulation

Our statistical practice is regulated by the OSR. OSR sets the standards of trustworthiness, quality and value in the Code of Practice for Statistics (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/the-code/) that all producers of official statistics should adhere to.

You are welcome to contact us directly with any comments about how we meet these standards by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). Alternatively, you can contact OSR by emailing xxx@xxx.xx or via the OSR website (https://osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/).
Mr M Pascall v Dragon Football Academy Ltd: 6022906/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Pascall v Dragon Football Academy Ltd: 6022906/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69283d8f9c1eda2cdf0341bf/Mr_M_Pascall_v_Dragon_Football_Academy_Ltd_-_6022906_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Democratic Republic of Congo: English Speaking Medical Facilities
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

List of English speaking medical facilities for British nationals in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) does not accept any liability to any person or company for any financial loss or damage arising from the use of this information or from any failure to give information.This list is not exhaustive, and is subject to change at any time. None of the service providers are endorsed or recommended by the FCDO. You should research whether a service provider will be suitable.
Completing the move to Universal Credit: Completing the move for households previously on Employment and Support Allowance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

The fifth in a series of Move to Universal Credit Insights looking at the migration of customers from Employment and Support Allowance to Universal Credit.

This document outlines the insight we have gathered through our work migrating Employment and Support Allowance customers so far, covering 4 key areas of the customer journey:

The Migration Notice and reminders.

Support and contact for customers.

The Enhanced Support Journey.

The claim process.
Request a search of the OPG registers
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Use the forms on this page to find out if someone has an attorney, deputy or guardian acting for them.

Find out if someone has a registered attorney or deputy

Use this form (OPG100) to find out if someone has a lasting power of attorney (LPA), an enduring power of attorney (EPA) or a court-appointed deputy acting on their behalf. You can also use it to ask us for additional information that might be separate to the registers.

Find out if someone has a guardian acting for them

Use this form (GS4) to find out if the High Court has appointed a guardian to look after the financial affairs of someone who:
- is missing
- is in prison abroad and cannot communicate
- has been taken hostage or kidnapped
You can also use the same form to ask us for additional information about a guardianship order.

Alternative formats

You can download the form in large print from this page or email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to get the document in large print or braille.

Urgent enquiries

To search the register urgently, local authorities, police and NHS staff should raise an enquiry to check if someone has an attorney or deputy (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/urgent-enquiries-check-if-someone-has-an-attorney-or-deputy).

Personal information

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is committed to the responsible handling and security of your personal information.

Your privacy is important to us and protected in law by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA).

Find out how OPG uses your personal information (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-of-the-public-guardian/about/personal-information-charter)
Ascendant Lifts 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 Ascendant Lifts 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 Ascendant Lifts 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.
Summary of tax update spring 2025: simplification, administration and reform
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-27)

A summary of consultations, calls for evidence, announcements and other documents published as part of continuous administration and maintenance of the tax system.

The government announced a package of technical tax policy proposals on 28 April 2025 that supports its ambition to simplify and modernise the tax system, tackle non-compliance, make the tax system fairer for taxpayers and to make the customs system work better for traders.
Corps Support (previously known as Corps Construct 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 Corps Support (previously known as Corps Construct 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 Corps Support (previously known as Corps Construct Limited) recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Working with 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.
Design hearing decision: O/0131/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 13 February 2025.

Design Decision O/0131/25 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b34108d15c152ea555be3a/o013125.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 Section,Intellectual Property Office,Concept House,Cardiff Road,Newport,South WalesNP10 8QQ
Mr J Phillips v Motor Depot Ltd: 6009903/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Phillips v Motor Depot Ltd: 6009903/2025 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691498ae9d50fc2fe81616af/James_Phillips_v_Motor_Depot_Limited_6009903.2025_Dismissal_Judgment.pdf).
Working for British Embassy Dublin
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)


Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British Embassy Dublin or one of the other UK delegations, UKTI offices, other government departments or consulates in Ireland, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate)

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
Estimating the customs administrative burden of 2022 declarations
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

This report sets out the latest estimate of the admin burden for import and export customs declarations for trade between Great Britain and EU in 2022.

This report was commissioned under the Conservative administration (2010 to 2024).

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Research Report 820.

This technical paper estimates the administrative burden of 2022 import and export customs declarations for trade between Great Britain (GB) and the European Union (EU).

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) commissioned Ipsos to conduct research (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/research-into-customs-admin-burden) among businesses based in Great Britain that trade internationally to understand the processes involved and the administrative cost of complying with customs obligations.

The admin burden of GB-EU import and export customs declarations is estimated by multiplying the volume of declarations by an estimated per declaration cost. The volume of declarations is sourced from HMRC administrative data and is therefore based upon the actual number of declarations submitted to HMRC and subsequently reaching a finalised position.

To estimate the per declaration cost, HMRC commissioned a survey of GB based businesses trading internationally. This was delivered by Ipsos between January 2023 and March 2023.

Per declaration costs are made up of individual estimates of:

agent fees (for those using an agent or outsourcing their declaration)

time taken to complete the declaration or provide all information required elsewhere to complete the declaration

average staff wages

HMRC analysis draws on responses to the Ipsos survey, however the focus of Ipsos’ research is on different declaration types and reporting simple averages.
Egregious 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 Egregious 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 Egregious Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
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 G Marsden v Felt Products (Northern) Ltd: 2409596/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Marsden v Felt Products (Northern) Ltd: 2409596/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67852d2df0528401055d2349/Mr_G_Marsden_v_Felt_Products__Northern__Limited_-_2409596_2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
MacKenzie's Swap Shop 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 MacKenzie’s Swap Shop 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 MacKenzie’s Swap Shop Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- 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.
Bowel cancer screening kit: how to use
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

Instructions on how to use the home test kit provided by the NHS bowel cancer screening programme.

Healthcare professionals may find this information useful to help people understand how to use the home sampling kit provided by the NHS bowel cancer screening programme.

Instructions for using the kit are included inside the lid of the packaging. A HTML version of the instructions is available for people who have mislaid their kit packaging.

30 language translations for using the kit are also available. You can select your chosen language from the available options in the top right corner of this page. There is also a short animation (https://vimeo.com/showcase/6663813) explaining how to use the kit.
Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Iran
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-28)

UK Statement at Iran's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.

Thank you, Mr President.

The United Kingdom welcomes Iran’s engagement with the UPR.

We have noted President Pezeshkian’s election campaign comments on human rights issues, including the negative implications of hijab enforcement and internet filtering.

We remain deeply concerned about Iran’s failure to uphold its international legal obligations. In particular, its violent enforcement of mandatory veiling, intimidation of human rights defenders and journalists, and discrimination against minority groups.

We recommend that Iran:

Guarantees all individuals, but especially those facing charges carrying the death penalty, a fair trial, consistent with obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Right, including access to a lawyer of their choosing.

Grants access to Human Rights Council mandate holders, including the Special Rapporteur on Iran.

Ratifies the UN Convention Against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on the Fact-Finding Mission on the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Oral Update of the FFM on the eastern DRC. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.

Thank you, Mr Vice President.

Let me thank the High Commissioner and the Fact-Finding Mission for their important, indeed chilling, update on the situation in eastern DRC.

The UK is deeply concerned by the devastating accounts of human rights abuses and violations perpetrated by all parties to the conflict.

The reported extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detention, sexual violence and forced recruitment of children are simply horrendous. As are accounts of Rwandan Defence Forces and M23 entrenching administrative control through violence, displacing civilians, targeting civil society, and dismantling legal and civil institutions.

We urge all parties to protect human rights, respect international humanitarian law and engage meaningfully with the peace processes.

We also reiterate our call on the DRC to reconsider its decision to lift the moratorium on the death penalty.

Mr Vice President, we remain convinced that this Council must use all the mechanisms available to investigate reports of human rights violations and abuses in the eastern DRC, identify the perpetrators and end impunity once and for all.

Mr Vice President, I listened carefully to what the High Commissioner said about the challenges in establishing the independent Commission of Inquiry to continue the Fact-Finding Mission’s important work, but I do think we should try harder to fulfil this Council’s mandate.

Thank you.
Scoping the value of travel time and value of travel time reliability
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Outlines the findings from the value of travel time and value of travel time reliability scoping study within transport schemes.

The value of travel time (VTT) and value of travel time reliability (VTTR) are used by the Department for Transport (DfT) to appraise transport schemes.

The current VTT and VTTR recommended in DfT’s transport analysis guidance (TAG) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/transport-analysis-guidance-tag) were estimated in a national UK study.

This report presents the outcomes of updating the VTT and VTTR.

It was carried out by a consortium of ARUP, the Institute for Transport Studies (University of Leeds) and Accent on behalf of DfT.
National Security and Investment Act 2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-11)

Guidance and information about the National Security and Investment Act.

The Government has now published a consultation on the NSI Act Notifiable Acquisition Regulations (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-nsi-act-notifiable-acquisition-regulations). This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the National Security and Investment Act (Notifiable Acquisition) (Specification of Qualifying Entities) Regulations 2021. The consultation will close on Tuesday 14 October 2025.

The National Security and Investment Act (NSI) came into force on 4 January 2022.

The NSI Act gives the government powers to scrutinise and intervene in business transactions, such as takeovers, to protect national security, while providing businesses and investors with the certainty and transparency they need to do business in the UK.

This page provides links to guidance on the rules and the accompanying legislation.