• Guidance: Arbitrators for UK free trade agreements (FTAs)
  ### Understanding the Role of Arbitrators in the UK’s Trade Dispute Settlement Mechanism In an era where global trade has become increasingly complex, the importance of effective dispute resolution mechanisms cannot be overstated. The United Kingdom’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with various partners include a carefully structured trade dispute settlement mechanism, which relies heavily on
• Decision: UK-Japan CEPA documents
  ### Navigating the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA): Insights and Implications The UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) stands as a significant milestone in international trade relations, reflecting the evolving landscape of global commerce post-Brexit. This pivotal agreement aims to enhance bilateral trade and investment between the two nations, fostering economic growth and strengthening
• Employment reforms will ‘help solve UK’s Productivity Puzzle’
  **Title: Employment Reforms to Tackle the UK’s Productivity Puzzle** In a compelling address to global leaders in Geneva today, Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders articulated a robust vision for addressing one of the most pressing economic issues facing the UK: the productivity puzzle. This enduring challenge, characterised by stagnant productivity growth coupled with rising employment
• Official Statistics: Market access barrier quarterly statistics: January to March 2025
  **Title: Overcoming Market Access Barriers: A Summary of Progress in Q4 of FY 2025** As we conclude Quarter 4 of the financial year ending March 2025, it is evident that significant strides have been made in addressing market access barriers across various sectors. These barriers, often characterised by regulatory complexities, economic challenges, and logistical obstacles,
• Official Statistics: Market access barrier statistics 2024 to 2025
  **Navigating Market Access Barriers: Key Figures for FY 2024-2025** As businesses continue to expand their reach beyond domestic borders, the ability to navigate market access barriers becomes increasingly critical. The financial year 2024 to 2025 has highlighted significant progress in addressing these challenges, as organisations strive for growth in a competitive global landscape. Recent reports
• Authentication methods: choosing the right type
  Recommended authentication models for organisations looking to move ‘beyond passwords’. You might also like: Applying the Cloud Security Principles in practice: a case study Revolutionising identity services using AI Passkeys: the promise of a simpler and safer alternative to passwords Passkeys: they’re not perfect but they’re getting better ACD 2.0 exploration into attack surface management
• Telling users to ‘avoid clicking bad links’ still isn’t working
  Why organisations should avoid ‘blame and fear’, and instead use technical measures to manage the threat from phishing. You might also like: Applying the Cloud Security Principles in practice: a case study Revolutionising identity services using AI Passkeys: the promise of a simpler and safer alternative to passwords Passkeys: they’re not perfect but they’re getting
• Tackling the ‘human factor’ to transform cyber security behaviours
  ThinkCyber’s CEO Tim Ward reflects on the challenges that startups face when developing innovative products. You might also like: Applying the Cloud Security Principles in practice: a case study Revolutionising identity services using AI Passkeys: the promise of a simpler and safer alternative to passwords Passkeys: they’re not perfect but they’re getting better ACD 2.0
• Supplier assurance: having confidence in your suppliers
  Questions to ask your suppliers that will help you gain confidence in their cyber security. You might also like: Applying the Cloud Security Principles in practice: a case study Revolutionising identity services using AI Passkeys: the promise of a simpler and safer alternative to passwords Passkeys: they’re not perfect but they’re getting better ACD 2.0
• Employment reforms will ‘help solve UK’s Productivity Puzzle’
  **Title: Addressing the UK’s Productivity Puzzle: The Impact of Employment Reforms** In a decisive move to tackle the longstanding issue of productivity within the United Kingdom, Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders addressed global leaders in Geneva today. His remarks centred on the critical role that comprehensive employment reforms could play in enhancing the nation’s economic
• NCSC For Startups diaries: PORGiESOFT
  We caught up with George Brown, founder of PORGiESOFT, about his first few weeks in NCSC For Startups… You might also like: Applying the Cloud Security Principles in practice: a case study Revolutionising identity services using AI Passkeys: the promise of a simpler and safer alternative to passwords Passkeys: they’re not perfect but they’re getting
• Introducing the guidelines for secure AI
  New guidelines will help developers make informed decisions about the design, development, deployment and operation of their AI systems. You might also like: Applying the Cloud Security Principles in practice: a case study Revolutionising identity services using AI Passkeys: the promise of a simpler and safer alternative to passwords Passkeys: they’re not perfect but they’re
• NCSC For Startups: the feedback loop
  How startups can make the most of their time when pitching to cyber security experts. You might also like: Applying the Cloud Security Principles in practice: a case study Revolutionising identity services using AI Passkeys: the promise of a simpler and safer alternative to passwords Passkeys: they’re not perfect but they’re getting better ACD 2.0
• Products on your perimeter considered harmful (until proven otherwise)
  As attackers’ tactics change, so must network defenders’. You might also like: Applying the Cloud Security Principles in practice: a case study Revolutionising identity services using AI Passkeys: the promise of a simpler and safer alternative to passwords Passkeys: they’re not perfect but they’re getting better ACD 2.0 exploration into attack surface management completed Eradicating
• Policy paper: DBT’s digital evaluation and performance analysis strategy
  **Title: Enhancing Accountability: The DBT’s Approach to Monitoring and Evaluation of Digital Products and Services** In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the need for effective monitoring and evaluation of products and services is more critical than ever. As technology continues to evolve, governmental bodies, especially those focused on business and trade, must ensure that their digital
• Guidance: DBT Audit and Risk Assurance Committee: terms of reference
  **Title: The Role of Committees in Strengthening Governance within the Department for Business and Trade** In an increasingly complex business environment, the need for sound governance and strategic oversight has never been more critical. One of the pivotal mechanisms that facilitate this oversight is the committee system, which plays a significant role in advising and
• UK Export Finance
  **Title: Empowering International Trade: The Role of Government Guarantees in Accessing Finance** In today’s rapidly evolving global market, businesses are increasingly seeking opportunities beyond their domestic boundaries. The ability to access loans and trade finance facilities is crucial for companies that engage in international trade. However, many enterprises, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), often
• Employment Rights Bill: impact assessments
  ### Understanding the Impact Assessments and Analytical Documents of the Employment Rights Bill In recent months, the Employment Rights Bill has emerged as a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at reforming the landscape of employee rights in the United Kingdom. As the government seeks to modernise workplace regulations, it is essential to scrutinise the accompanying
• Transparency data: Bounce Back loans held by dissolved or liquidated companies
  ### Understanding the Impact of Bounce Back Loans on Dissolved and Liquidated Companies In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK government introduced the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) as a means of supporting small businesses in dire need of financial assistance. Designed to provide quick access to funding, the scheme has significantly impacted
• Compensation to postmasters reaches £1 billion milestone
  **Title: The Unraveling of Justice: The Horizon IT Scandal and Its Lasting Impact** The Horizon IT scandal remains one of the most significant miscarriages of justice in British history, with its ramifications echoing across the lives of over 7,300 postmasters. To date, more than £1 billion has been paid out to those affected, a significant
• Compensation to postmasters reaches £1 billion milestone
  ### The Horizon IT Scandal: A £1 Billion Payout and Its Legacy In recent years, the Horizon IT scandal has emerged as one of the most significant miscarriages of justice in British history, captivating public attention and provoking widespread outrage. The scandal, which unfolded within the Post Office, saw over 7,300 postmasters wrongfully accused of
• Transparency data: Post Office Horizon financial redress data for 2025
  **Title: A Step Towards Justice: Redress for Postmasters Affected by the Post Office Horizon Scandal in 2025** In recent years, the Post Office Horizon scandal has cast a long shadow over the reputation of one of the UK’s most revered institutions. The wrongful prosecutions of numerous sub-postmasters, driven by the faulty Horizon computer system, have
• Sausages and incentives: rewarding a resilient technology future
  Why ‘thinking big’ is required to shift the dynamics of the technology market. You might also like: Applying the Cloud Security Principles in practice: a case study Revolutionising identity services using AI Passkeys: the promise of a simpler and safer alternative to passwords Passkeys: they’re not perfect but they’re getting better ACD 2.0 exploration into
• Policy paper: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report
  **Title: Progress Report on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Updates on Phase 1 and Phase 2 Recommendations** The tragic events surrounding the Grenfell Tower fire continue to reverberate through our society, provoking deep reflection and prompting an urgent response from authorities. As the nation mourns those lost and affected, it is imperative to evaluate the progress
• Policy paper: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report translations
  **Title: An Overview of the May 2025 Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report Summary Updates** The Grenfell Tower fire, which tragically occurred in June 2017, continues to cast a long shadow over the discourse surrounding building safety and regulatory reform in the United Kingdom. In light of this, the May 2025 Government Progress Report Summary
• Transparency data: GLO compensation scheme: financial redress reports for 2025
  **Title: Seeking Justice: Progress on Redress for Postmasters Affected by the Horizon Scandal** The Post Office Horizon scandal remains a dark chapter in the history of British business, casting a long shadow over the lives of many postmasters who were wrongly accused of theft, fraud, and false accounting. This injustice, which emerged from the failings
• Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement Joint Committee Statement
  **Strengthening Ties: A Joint Statement on the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement** On 3 June 2025, representatives from Australia and the United Kingdom convened for the second meeting of the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UK FTA) Joint Committee. This strategic gathering underscored the ongoing commitment of both nations to enhance their economic relationship through
• Guidance: Contracts for Difference, renewables obligation and small scale feed-in tariffs: companies awarded exemption or compensation
  # Understanding Indirect Cost Relief for Energy Companies: Contracts for Difference, Renewables Obligation, and Small Scale Feed-in Tariffs In recent years, the UK has made significant strides towards achieving a low-carbon economy. Among the pivotal mechanisms that support this transition are Contracts for Difference (CfD), the Renewables Obligation (RO), and Small Scale Feed-in Tariffs (FIT).
• Transparency data: COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes repayment data: March 2025
  **Title: An Insight into the Government’s COVID-19 Loan Guarantee Schemes: Q1 2025 Update** As we enter the second quarter of 2025, it is essential to reflect on the performance of the government’s COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes, which have played a pivotal role in supporting businesses during an unprecedented period. These schemes were introduced to provide
• Revamped Office for Investment cements UK’s position as top investment destination creating jobs and opportunities
  **Title: Revamped Office for Investment: A New Era for Economic Growth** In a significant move to bolster the UK’s economic landscape, the government has announced the launch of the revamped Office for Investment. This initiative is not merely a rebranding; it represents a renewed commitment to attracting foreign investment and enhancing the country’s competitiveness on
• Accredited official statistics: Building materials and components statistics: May 2025
  **Title: Insights into the Construction Sector: May 2025 Statistics and Analysis** As the construction sector continues to play a pivotal role in the economic landscape, May 2025 has provided a wealth of statistics that reveal critical trends and insights. Understanding these figures can help stakeholders make informed decisions and strategise effectively for the future. According
• Creating the right organisational culture for cyber security
  Calling cyber security professionals, culture specialists and leaders to drive uptake of new Cyber security culture principles. You might also like: Applying the Cloud Security Principles in practice: a case study Revolutionising identity services using AI Passkeys: the promise of a simpler and safer alternative to passwords Passkeys: they’re not perfect but they’re getting better
• Bank on the UK in volatile times’ Trade Secretary tells G7 and European businesses
  **Strengthening Global Ties: The Trade Secretary’s Vision for a Post-Brexit Britain** In recent weeks, the Trade Secretary has articulated a compelling vision for the future of UK trade, coinciding with the signing of landmark agreements with India, the United States, and the European Union. These developments signify not only a bold step in expanding the
• Policy paper: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report
  **Title: Progress Update on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Recommendations** The tragic events of the Grenfell Tower fire on 14 June 2017 have left an indelible mark on London and the nation as a whole. In the wake of this disaster, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry was established to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire and to
• New UK-Moroccan partnerships to grow UK economy
  **Title: Strengthening Ties: The Foreign Secretary’s Visit to Morocco for Enhanced Business Opportunities** The recent visit of the Foreign Secretary to Morocco marks a significant step forward in establishing stronger economic ties between the United Kingdom and this North African nation. As global markets continue to evolve, fostering robust partnerships is essential for mutual growth
• Prime Minister hails trade deal successes for Scotland
  **Title: Embracing New Opportunities: How Recent Trade Deals Will Benefit Scotland** In recent weeks, Scotland has been poised on the brink of a significant economic transformation, thanks to a series of landmark trade deals forged by the UK government with key global partners, including India, the United States, and the European Union. From the rugged
• Policy paper: UK support to Ukraine: factsheet
  **Title: UK Support for Ukraine: A Commitment to Defending Sovereignty** Since the onset of the Russian invasion in February 2022, the United Kingdom has demonstrated unwavering support for Ukraine, embodying a commitment to defending not only the nation’s sovereignty but also the principles of international law and human rights. The UK’s response has been multifaceted,
• Transparency data: Bounce Back loans held by dissolved or liquidated companies
  ### The Impact of Bounce Back Loans on Dissolved and Liquidated Companies: A Summary In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK government initiated the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) to aid struggling small businesses. This scheme allowed companies to access loans of up to £50,000, aimed at ensuring their survival during unprecedented economic
• Transparency data: DBT: workforce management information April 2025
  **Understanding Reports on Departmental Staff Numbers and Costs** In the modern landscape of organisational management, the importance of monitoring departmental staff numbers and associated costs cannot be overstated. Comprehensive reports in these areas provide critical insights that can drive strategic decision-making, optimise resource allocation, and ensure financial prudence across the board. The allocation of resources

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