• Policy paper: Scale-Up Adviser: terms of reference
  Title: The Role and Scope of the Scale-Up Adviser: Terms of Reference This document sets out the terms of reference for the role of Scale-Up Adviser. The purpose of this post is to provide a clear, professional overview of the remit, responsibilities, and expected outcomes associated with this pivotal position, as organisations navigate the transition
• Research: Potential economic impact of future Smart Data use cases
  Title: Quantitative Assessment of Social NPV and GDP Impacts from Five Smart Data Use Cases Over 15 Years In an era where data has ascended to a strategic asset, understanding the long-run economic and social implications of smart data utilisation is essential for policymakers, business leaders, and researchers alike. This post presents a quantitative assessment
• UK and allies sanction networks enabling settler violence in the West Bank
  Title: UK and International Partners Unite in Coordinated Sanctions Targeting Funding and Support for Settler Violence in the West Bank Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced a new round of coordinated sanctions, developed in concert with international partners, aimed at individuals and entities involved in financing and enabling settler violence in the occupied West Bank.
• Policy paper: Industrial Strategy
  Title: A New Economic Playbook: Backing the UK’s Strengths with Ambition Across 8 High-Growth Sectors A bold, future-facing strategy is required to secure the UK’s long-term prosperity. This document sets out a refreshed economic approach that concentrates national effort on the country’s core strengths, while delivering ambitious, measurable plans across eight high-growth sectors. The aim
• Guidance: Overseas business risk for Palestine
  Title: Navigating Security and Political Risks: What UK Firms Should Know When Operating in Palestine The overseas business risk report provides vital guidance on the key security and political risks UK businesses may encounter when operating in Palestine. In an environment shaped by complex political dynamics, regional volatility, and evolving security threats, a proactive risk
• Notice: Trade remedies notice: registration of imports of hot-rolled steel plates originating from South Korea
  Title: Understanding the Trade Remedies Notice: Registration of Imports of Hot-Rolled Steel Plates from South Korea A fresh trade remedies notice has been published by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, focusing on the registration of imports of hot-rolled steel plates originating from South Korea. This development sits at the intersection of international
• Guidance: Small business regulatory taskforce
  The Small Business Taskforce: A Practical Path to Reducing Regulatory Burdens for SMEs and Micro-Businesses In many economies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-businesses are the lifeblood of innovation, employment, and local communities. Yet they often face a disproportionate share of regulatory obligations that can hinder growth, deter investment, and squeeze margins. Recognising these
• Notice: Preference Tier Graduation: Vanuatu
  Title: Understanding the DCTS Preference Tier Graduation for Vanuatu This notice sets out the preference tier graduation of Vanuatu in the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). The DCTS is a key framework through which the United Kingdom supports trade development among developing economies, offering tariff reductions and other preferential arrangements to help boost markets
• New concierge service and visa scheme unveiled to help Britain’s fastest-growing firms scale and attract talent
  Title: A Concierge Service for Business: Pioneering the Path to the UK’s First Trillion-Dollar Firm In a bold move that blends strategic foresight with operational excellence, a new concierge service for business has been launched as part of a mission to cultivate the UK’s first trillion-dollar firm. This initiative signals a shift in how growing
• Make Work Pay: employment rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children
  Title: Seeking Views on Employment Rights for Those with Unpaid Caring Roles and Parents of Seriously Ill Children We are seeking views on the employment rights available to people who have unpaid caring responsibilities and to parents who are caring for a child with a serious illness. This discussion aims to gather insights on how
• Official Statistics: Market access barrier statistics 2025 to 2026
  Headline figures on market access barriers reported and resolved for the financial year 2025 to 2026 In the financial year 2025 to 2026, market access remained a focal point for stakeholders across industries, with a clear emphasis on identifying, reporting, and resolving barriers that impede competition, innovation, and consumer choice. This post provides a concise
• Official Statistics: Market access barrier quarterly statistics: January to March 2026
  Title: Tracking and Tackling Market Access Barriers: A DBT Update This release presents statistics and analysis on the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) ongoing efforts to record and address market access barriers. It offers a clear view of progress against identified impediments to exporting and overseas investment, with detailed breakdowns to inform policy, industry
• Unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children could get new rights under Government proposals
  Title: Government consults on new rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children, including whether paid leave could improve job opportunities A government consultation has been launched to explore the case for new rights for unpaid carers and parents of children with serious illnesses. The initiative signals a broader focus on interdependencies within
• Durham Business Growth
  Title: Elevating Productivity and Growth through the Durham Business Growth Programme Durham Business Growth is a comprehensive programme designed to elevate productivity and foster growth within businesses located in County Durham. This initiative recognises that local enterprises are the backbone of the regional economy and aims to equip them with the tools, strategies, and support
• Guidance: UK-China Intellectual Property newsletter
  Title: Monthly Digest: Recent Intellectual Property Developments in China At the end of every month, we publish a concise newsletter dedicated to recent intellectual property (IP) developments in China. This update offers a clear, practitioner-focused view of the most relevant legal, regulatory, and case-based changes that could affect IP strategy, enforcement, and commercial decisions for
• Research: Exploring Smart Data opportunities in the transport sector
  Title: Qualitative Research Results on Transport Smart Data Use Cases in England The rapid digitisation of transport networks across England has unlocked a wealth of Smart Data that can inform policy, planning, and daily operations. This post synthesises qualitative insights gathered from stakeholders across government, transport operators, technology providers, academia, and user groups. The aim
• Marco Amitrano appointed to the Professional and Business Services Council
  Title: Marco Amitrano Appointed as Business Co-Chair of the Professional and Business Services Council (PBSC) We are pleased to announce that Marco Amitrano has been appointed as the Business Co-Chair of the Professional and Business Services Council (PBSC). This appointment marks a significant milestone for both Marco and the PBSC, underscoring the council’s commitment to
• Transparency data: COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes repayment data: March 2026
  Title: The Latest Quarterly Update on the Government’s COVID-19 Loan Guarantee Schemes (Data as at March 2026) The quarterly update on the performance of the government’s COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes provides a clear view of how these schemes have evolved as the immediate crisis phase has passed and the recovery period continues. The March 2026
• Guidance: Designated standards: PPE
  Title: Notices of Publication and a Consolidated List for Designated Standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) In the realm of workplace safety, staying abreast of designated standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for compliance, risk mitigation, and the protection of employees. This post provides a concise overview of how notices of publication operate
• Guidance: Designated standards: machinery
  Designated Standards for Machinery: Notices of Publication and a Consolidated List In the landscape of industrial compliance, it is essential for manufacturers, inspectors, and safety professionals to stay abreast of the latest notices of publication and the consolidated lists of designated standards for machinery. These documents form the backbone of regulatory alignment, ensuring that machinery
• Official Statistics: UK innovation survey 2025: report
  Title: Insights from the 2025 UK Innovation Survey (UKIS 2025): Findings from 2022–2024 This post presents the detailed findings of the 2025 UK innovation survey (UKIS 2025), which captures the innovation landscape across the United Kingdom for the period 2022 to 2024. The report synthesises a wide range of quantitative indicators and qualitative insights to
• Software supply chain attacks: check your dependencies
  Attackers are compromising open-source packages to spread malware. Cyber defenders are asked to review dependencies to reduce risks You might also like: Exploitation of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Alert: NCSC advises UK organisations to take action following conflict in the Middle East International security chiefs to convene in Glasgow for flagship CYBERUK conference How to secure
• Universal theme park to be UK’s most popular tourist attraction
  Title: The Universal United Kingdom Resort: A Landmark Investment Transforming UK Tourism The Universal United Kingdom Resort stands as one of the most ambitious investments ever undertaken in the UK tourism sector. Positioned to redefine the country’s leisure landscape, the project promises a blend of world-class entertainment, innovative technology, and regional economic vitality that will
• Transparency data: Post Office Capture financial redress data for 2026
  Title: Data for 2026 on Redress for Postmasters Impacted by the Post Office Capture Software The Post Office “Capture” scandal remains a watershed moment in UK public service history, with far-reaching consequences for postmasters who were wrongly adjudicated by the system and subsequently faced financial and reputational harm. As we move into 2026, stakeholders across
• Accredited official statistics: Building materials and components statistics: May 2026
  Title: May 2026: Statistics and Analysis on the Construction Sector The construction sector in May 2026 continued to reflect a cautious but improving momentum across key markets. While the pace of expansion varied by region and subsector, several data points indicate a broader rebound following the volatility of prior quarters. This update synthesises the latest
• Decision: UK’s steel trade measure from 1 July 2026
  Title: Key Features of the 1 July 2026 Steel Trade Measure: Tariff-Free Import Quotas to be Limited A new steel trade measure coming into effect on 1 July 2026 introduces a cap on tariff-free import quota volumes. The change is designed to recalibrate the balance between domestic production, supply security, and international trade commitments. Below
• End of exploitative zero hours contracts to give people security and predictability at work
  Title: Changes to End One-Sided Flexibility and Uncertainty for Workers: Ban on Exploitative Zero-Hours Contracts Set Out in Consultation A new consultation window has opened on proposed reforms aimed at curbing one-sided flexibility and the uncertainty that many workers face under exploitative zero-hours contracts. The proposed measures prioritise greater clarity, fairness, and stability in the
• Guidance: Whistleblowing: list of prescribed people and bodies
  Title: A Guide to Reporting Malpractice Beyond Your Employer If you suspect malpractice, your first instinct may be to raise concerns internally. But there are times when reporting to your employer isn’t possible, appropriate, or sufficient. Knowing who else you can turn to can help you protect clients, patients, colleagues, and the integrity of your
• Make Work Pay: ending one-sided flexibility – reforms of zero hours and similar contracts
  Title: Reforms to Zero Hours and Similar Contracts: Engaging Views on the Employment Rights Act 2025 We are seeking views on reforms relating to zero hours and similar contracts, to implement measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025 to end one-sided flexibility. In recent years, the labour market has seen a surge in contracts that
• Import goods into the UK: step by step
  Title: Navigating UK Importation: Taxes, Duties, Licences and Certificates for Goods from Any Country Bringing goods into the United Kingdom from abroad involves understanding customs rules, paying the appropriate taxes and duties, and ensuring you hold any necessary licences or certificates. Whether you’re a business proprietor, a sole trader, or an occasional importer, having a
• Get Funded – Understand finance and build investment readiness
  Title: Get Funded: A Fully Funded Programme Helping York & North Yorkshire SMEs Secure Investment In the dynamic landscape of small and medium-sized enterprises, securing the right funding can be as crucial as product-market fit. Get Funded is a fully funded programme dedicated to supporting SMEs across York and North Yorkshire as they navigate funding
• Official Statistics: UK innovation survey 2025: report
  Title: Unveiling UK Innovation: Key Insights from UKIS 2025 (2022–2024) This report presents the detailed findings of the 2025 UK innovation survey (UKIS 2025) covering the period 2022 to 2024. The survey offers a comprehensive map of how UK organisations have approached innovation, the drivers behind their endeavours, and the outcomes they have achieved as
• Guidance: Food packaging businesses exempt from a gangmaster’s licence
  Title: When a gangmaster’s licence is not required for food packaging services In the UK labour landscape, welfare and compliance are paramount for any business organising or supervising workers. For firms that provide a food packaging service, there are clear boundaries around when a gangmaster’s licence (now often referred to as a labour supplier licence)
• Official Statistics: DBT inward investment results 2025 to 2026
  Title: DBT Statistics Reveal Inward Investment Achievements for the UK (2025–2026) The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) today released its annual statistics detailing inward investment projects that landed in the United Kingdom during the 2025 to 2026 financial year. The data provides a granular view of where investments originated, which sectors were most active,
• Transparency data: Help to Grow: Management course enrolments and participant completions
  Title: Statistics on the Uptake of the Help to Grow: Management Programme, Course Enrolments and Participant Completions The Help to Grow: Management programme has become a focal point for small businesses seeking practical leadership development and strategic clarity. As policymakers and stakeholders assess the programme’s impact, a robust set of statistics on uptake, course enrolments
• Official Statistics: Trade and investment factsheets: latest update
  Title: The Latest Snapshot of the UK’s Trade and Investment Position with Global Partners The United Kingdom continues to navigate a dynamic global trading environment shaped by evolving supply chains, shifting demand patterns, and increasingly strategic investment flows. The most up‑to‑date view of the UK’s trade and investment positions with overseas partners reflects a nuanced
• Accredited official statistics: Building materials and components statistics: May 2026
  Title: Building Materials Insight: Monthly Price Indices and Quarterly Material Trends In the construction industry, informed purchasing and accurate budgeting hinge on reliable data about material costs and availability. This post presents a concise overview of selected building materials, highlighting monthly price indices for bricks, cement, and concrete blocks, and quarterly data for sand and
• Official Statistics: UK trade in numbers
  Title: A snapshot of the UK’s latest trade and investment position The United Kingdom’s trade and investment landscape is continually evolving, influenced by shifts in global demand, policy measures, and the shifting geography of supply chains. Drawing on the most recent official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the Department for Business and
• Official Statistics: Trade and investment core statistics book
  Title: A monthly snapshot of the UK’s trade and investment position In a rapidly shifting global economy, timely data on trade and investment underpin sound strategic decisions. This monthly post synthesises the latest trade statistics produced by key UK bodies — including the Office for National Statistics (ONS), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), and the

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