• Make Work Pay: protection from detriments for taking industrial action
  Title: Defining Boundaries: What Detriments Should Be Prohibited for Industrial Action In workplaces across the economy, industrial action remains a lawful and sometimes essential expression of workers’ collective interests. Yet the balance between protecting the right to organise and ensuring organisations can operate effectively raises important questions about what constitutes fair treatment during periods of
• Guidance: Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA): Independent Panel terms of reference
  Title: Ensuring Fairness and Consistency: The Independent Panel’s Terms of Reference under the HSSA Scheme In any system built to evaluate claims, the integrity of the process rests on clear, enforceable standards. The Independent Panel’s terms of reference play a pivotal role in safeguarding fairness and consistency for postmasters navigating the HSSA scheme. By delineating
• Make Work Pay: threshold for triggering collective redundancy obligations
  Title: Rethinking Thresholds for Collective Redundancy Obligations: What Should We Consider? As organisations navigate the evolving landscape of workforce planning and employee protections, the question of how to set the new, organisation-wide threshold for triggering collective redundancy obligations remains pressing. A carefully calibrated threshold can balance operational agility with social responsibility, and it warrants a
• Make Work Pay: protection from detriments for taking industrial action
  Title: Protecting Workers’ Rights: Limiting Detriments Linked to Industrial Action The right to undertake industrial action is a fundamental tool for employees to advocate for fair pay, safe working conditions, and reasonable hours. Yet, in practice, workers can face a range of detriments from employers when they participate in strikes or other forms of collective
• Statutory guidance: Reference Documents for The Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
  Title: Navigating the UK’s Preferential Tariffs and Rules of Origin Post-EU Exit The UK’s trade landscape has undergone notable recalibration since the EU Exit, with a particular emphasis on how preferential tariffs and Rules of Origin (ROO) operate under the Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements and Tariff Quotas) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. This post
• Transparency data: DBT: spending over £25,000, December 2025
  Title: Interpreting High-Value Expenditure: Insights from Departmental Spending Over £25,000 In recent years, organisations have increasingly recognised the value of transparency when it comes to high-value procurement and discretionary spend. Focusing on departmental expenditure above £25,000 provides a meaningful lens through which to understand governance, financial stewardship, and strategic priorities. This post explores what such
• Transparency data: DBT: spending over £25,000, November 2025
  Title: Transparency in Focus: An Overview of Departmental Spending Over £25,000 In recent years, public scrutiny of how funds are allocated has intensified, placing a premium on clear, accessible reporting of departmental spending. When governments, agencies, and large organisations publish detailed accounts of expenditures above £25,000, they not only demonstrate accountability but also invite constructive
• Transparency data: DBT: spending over £500, November 2025
  Title: Managing Spending with an Electronic Purchasing Card Solution (ePCS) for Purchases Over £500 In today’s fast-paced procurement landscape, organisations are increasingly turning to electronic purchasing card solutions (ePCS) to streamline spending, improve controls, and gain clearer visibility over expenditure. When the threshold rises above £500, specific considerations come into play to ensure that the
• Transparency data: DBT: spending over £500, October 2025
  Title: Smart Spending and Compliance: Maximising Value from electronic Purchasing Card Solutions (ePCS) for Purchases Over £500 In today’s fast-paced procurement landscape, organisations continually seek ways to streamline expenditure, increase transparency, and enforce robust controls. A well-implemented electronic Purchasing Card Solution (ePCS) can be a powerful pillar of this effort, especially when it covers transactions
• Capture Redress Scheme: applying for someone else
  Title: Guiding a Postmaster Through the Capture Redress Scheme Application When a postmaster is unable to apply for themselves, supporting them through the Capture Redress Scheme (CRS) requires clarity, empathy, and a structured approach. The CRS offers a route to address qualifying damages related to cash and data security incidents in the postal network. This
• Research: UK battery sector: mapping research
  Title: Mapping the UK Battery Sector: Key Findings from a New Methodology and Corporate Database The race to secure energy resilience and reach net-zero targets has placed the UK battery sector centre stage. This post summarises the essential findings from a recent research effort that developed a robust methodology to map the UK battery landscape
• Research: Aerospace Technology Institute programme: impact evaluation
  Title: Assessing the Impacts of the Aerospace Technology Institute Programme Funding This independent report evaluates the impacts of the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) programme funding. It offers a rigorous examination of how public investment in aerospace technology translates into tangible benefits for the sector, the economy, and the broader society. Overview The ATI programme represents
• Corporate report: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Annual Report: February 2026
  Title: Progress and Prospects: The Government’s Implementation of Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Recommendations In this year’s review of the Government’s work on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 recommendations, we see a detailed map of both milestones achieved and miles still to travel. The Phase 2 recommendations, which addressed a broader and more nuanced
• Exposure drafts: UK Sustainability Reporting Standards
  Title: Navigating the Path to Transparent Sustainability Reporting in the UK The consultation seeks views on the government’s draft UK Sustainability Reporting Standards, rooted in the standards set by the International Sustainability Standards Board. This initiative signals a moment of institutionalising sustainability data into mainstream corporate disclosure, with far-reaching implications for businesses, investors, and the
• UK Sustainability Reporting Standards
  Title: Mapping the Path to UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) In recent years, sustainability reporting has evolved from a voluntary add-on to a strategic requirement for organisations across the United Kingdom. The government’s framework to create UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) represents a pivotal step in aligning the UK with international best practices
• Minister gives stamp of approval to protecting Post Office network
  Title: Government Affirms Commitment to Minimum Branch Coverage in Post Office Green Paper Response The government has today issued a formal response to the Post Office Green Paper, reaffirming a commitment that has long underpinned the government’s approach to network accessibility and public service delivery. Ministers confirm that the minimum branch requirement will be maintained,
• Green Paper: Future of Post Office
  Title: Envisioning the Future of the Post Office The Post Office sits at a crossroads where tradition meets transformation. For generations, it has been more than a parcel service or a letters office; it has been a community hub, a lifeline for vulnerable customers, and a trusted conduit for everyday financial services. Now, as consumer
• Minister gives stamp of approval to protecting Post Office network
  Title: Government Maintains Minimum Branch Network in Response to Post Office Green Paper The government has today published a measured and policy-forward response to the Post Office Green Paper, signalling a clear commitment to maintaining a robust branch network across the country. Ministers emphasise that the minimum branch requirement will be upheld, underscoring the government’s
• Official Statistics: DBT national survey of registered businesses’ exporting behaviours, attitudes and needs mid-year tables 2025
  Title: Insights from Wave 10: UK Exporting Behaviour and Attitudes at Mid-Year The mid-year release of Wave 10 from the annual NSRB offers a timely snapshot of how UK firms are engaging with international trade. The data illuminate not only concrete exporting activities but also the attitudes and perceptions that shape decision-making at the firm
• Guidance: Capture Redress Scheme: legal costs framework
  Title: Understanding the DBT’s Paid Legal Costs for Capture Redress Scheme Applicants In recent times, the operational clarity surrounding government-backed schemes has become crucial for applicants navigating complex processes. The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has published guidance detailing the legal costs it will cover for Capture Redress Scheme applicants. This post unpacks what
• Landmark deal paves way for return of regular cross-Channel rail freight
  Title: The Channel Tunnel: A Rail Freight Opportunity for Cleaner, Smoother Britain Regular rail freight traffic through the Channel Tunnel stands to deliver meaningful benefits for the UK economy and the environment. By shifting substantial volumes of goods from road to rail, we can reduce pollution, ease congestion on our motorways, and help keep potholes
• Notice: Trade remedies notices: countervailing duty on glass fibre products from Egypt (revoked)
  Title: Understanding the Latest Trade Remedies Notice on Countervailing Duty Measures for Glass Fibre Products from Egypt In recent developments within the UK’s trade policy landscape, the Secretary of State for International Trade has published trade remedies notices addressing the countervailing duty on glass fibre products imported from Egypt. These notices form a critical component
• Research: Regulator dashboard
  Title: Navigating the UK Regulatory Landscape: Quarterly KPIs from 16 Regulators In today’s fast-evolving policy environment, organisations must stay attuned to the indicators that signal regulatory health and performance. The UK government’s Regulatory Action Plan provides a structured, quarterly framework for tracking information and key performance indicators (KPIs) across a diverse set of regulatory bodies.
• Doug Gurr selected as preferred candidate for Chair of CMA
  Title: Steering the Public Interest: Doug Gurr’s Continued Leadership of the Competition and Markets Authority The announcement that Doug Gurr has been named the preferred candidate to remain as chair of the Competition and Markets Authority marks a pivotal moment for the UK’s competition landscape. In a period marked by rapid technological change, evolving consumer
• Form: Contracts for Difference, renewables obligation and small scale feed-in tariffs: apply for an exemption or compensation
  Title: Navigating Exemptions and Compensation for Indirect Costs in UK Renewable Schemes In the UK, a number of policies support the rollout of renewable energy, including Contracts for Difference (CfD), the Renewables Obligation (RO), and the Small-scale Feed-in Tariffs (FITs). While these schemes drive clean energy growth, they can also give rise to indirect costs
• Transparency data: DBT annual statement on research integrity: 2024 to 2025
  Title: Upholding Research Integrity: A Critical Review of the DBT’s 2024–2025 Concordat Actions The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has released its annual statement detailing actions taken to comply with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity for 2024 to 2025. This document sits at the intersection of policy, accountability and the practical realities of
• Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals process guidance and principles
  Title: Navigating the Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA): Guidance and Principles for Case Assessment Introduction The Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA) process offers a route for those who believe their appeal merits further consideration after an initial decision. The process is designed to be transparent, structured, and fair, with clear expectations about how cases are
• Guidance: Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA): tariff of reasonable legal costs
  Title: Understanding the Legal Costs Coverage for Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA) Applicants This guidance sets out the legal costs we will cover for Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA) applicants. While pursuing an appeal can be a complex and sometimes daunting process, clarity around cost support is essential to ensuring applicants can access proper representation
• Notice: Notice to exporters 2026/03: director jailed for illegal export
  Title: A Critical Reminder: Compliance Is Non-Negotiable in Export Controls In the realm of business compliance, few areas are as unforgiving or as consequential as export controls. A recent case involving HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) underscores the serious consequences that can arise when a company or its leadership attempts to bypass licensing regimes designed
• Policy paper: Reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts: working paper
  Title: Rethinking Non-Compete Clauses: A Working Paper on Practical Reform In recent years, the conversation around non-compete clauses in employment contracts has shifted from broad ideological debates to targeted, evidence-based policy discussions. This working paper seeks to gather informed views on a range of options for reform, with the aim of balancing workers’ mobility, business
• Guidance: Capture Redress Scheme: legal costs framework
  Title: Understanding the Legal Costs Covered by DBT for Capture Redress Scheme Applicants The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has now clarified the framework governing the legal costs that will be covered for applicants navigating the Capture Redress Scheme. This guidance is designed to provide transparency and consistency, ensuring that those who have been
• Transparency data: Post Office Horizon financial redress and legal costs data for 2025
  Title: The 2025 Landscape: Redress for Postmasters Affected by the Post Office Horizon Scandal The Post Office Horizon scandal remains one of the defining cases of mismanaged government-backed technology in recent memory. As 2025 unfolds, the focus for many stakeholders—postmasters, their families, legal representatives, and policy observers—has shifted from a retrospective reckoning to a practical,
• Statutory guidance: Industrial action ballots and notice to employers: code of practice
  Title: Strengthening Industrial Relations Through Fair Balloting: Practical Guidance for Trade Unions and Employers In today’s workplace, the bedrock of productive industrial relations is built on trust, transparency and a shared commitment to fair processes. When trade unions and employers work together to promote the integrity of industrial action ballots, organisations can minimise disruption, protect
• Statutory guidance: Picketing: code of practice
  Title: Navigating Picketing: Guidance for Employers, Workers and the Public Picketing is a longstanding method for expressing views, protesting decisions, or drawing attention to workplace disputes. When organised responsibly and lawfully, it can raise important issues while limiting disruption to business operations and the daily lives of people beyond the dispute. This post outlines practical
• Promotional material: Preferential treatment for services and service suppliers from least-developed countries
  Title: Charting a Path to Global Trade Justice: The LDC Services Waiver and the UK’s Role As nations together navigate the complexities of global trade, the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have repeatedly underscored a simple but powerful truth: improving access to services can unlock opportunities for economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction. The LDC
• Policy paper: EM on regulation on cosmetics of certain substances (COM(2026)15)
  Title: Navigating the Government’s Summary of the Commission Regulation on Carcinogenic, Mutagenic and Reprotoxic Substances in Cosmetic Products In the realm of cosmetic safety, regulatory clarity is paramount. Recent developments surrounding the Government’s summary of the Commission Regulation on the use in cosmetic products of substances classed as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR)
• Transparency data: UK Sustainability Disclosures Policy and Implementation Committee (PIC) meeting minutes for 2026
  Title: Reflections on the UK Sustainability Disclosures: Insights from the PIC Public Summary Meeting In recent years, the push toward transparent and robust sustainability reporting has intensified across public and private sectors. The Public Summary Meeting Minutes from the UK Sustainability Disclosures Policy and Implementation Committee (PIC) offer a compact yet informative snapshot of the
• Research: Regulator dashboard
  KPI Insights from UK Regulators: A Quarterly Window into the Regulatory Action Plan Introduction Across the United Kingdom, 16 regulatory bodies publish information and key performance indicators (KPIs) on a quarterly basis as part of the government’s Regulatory Action Plan. These data packs provide a transparent, comparable view of regulator performance, offering insights into how
• Guidance: Designated standards: toy safety
  Undefined Boundaries: Notices of Publication and the Consolidated List of Toy Safety Designated Standards Introduction In regulatory regimes, the path from concept to compliance is not always straightforward. Terms can appear vague or open-ended, and the word undefined can surface in guidance, schedules, or draft-ups. Yet, the systems regulators put in place—through notices of publication

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