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PM secures new agreement with EU to benefit British people
**Title: A New Dawn for British Businesses: Strengthening Ties with the European Union** In a significant move heralding a new…
Guidance: Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals: proving your identity
**Title: Navigating the Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals Process: A Guide to Proving Your Identity** In the wake of the Horizon…
Guidance: Consolidated list of strategic military and dual-use items that require export authorisation
**Assessing Your Goods and Technology for Export Compliance** In today’s globalised market, the ability to export goods, software, and technology…
Decommissioning assets
How to retire digital assets (such as data, software, or hardware) from operation.
Transparency data: COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes repayment data: December 2024
### An Insight into the COVID-19 Loan Guarantee Schemes: Quarterly Performance Update As we approach the end of 2024, an…
Transparency data: DBT: ministerial overseas travel and meetings, October to December 2024
**Transparency in Governance: Insight into Ministers’ Overseas Travel and Meetings** In an era where accountability and transparency are paramount in…
Guidance: Impact assessment and options assessment calculator
**Title: Enhancing Impact Assessments: A Guide for Policy Officials** In the realm of public policy, the ability to make informed…
Transparency data: DBT: special advisers’ gifts, hospitality and meetings, October to December 2024
**Title: Transparency and Accountability: A Closer Look at Gifts, Hospitality, and Special Advisers’ Engagements with Media Figures** In today’s political…
Guidance: Get your overseas professional qualifications recognised as a refugee in the UK
### Navigating the Recognition of Overseas Professional Qualifications in the UK In an increasingly globalised world, professionals from diverse backgrounds…
PM secures new agreement with EU to benefit British people
**Title: A New Era: The UK Secures Strategic Agreement with the European Union to Propel Economic Growth** In a significant…
Major investment partnership worth £24 billion to transform key growth sectors and deliver affordable housing across UK
**Unlocking Potential: A £24 Billion Partnership for Housing and Innovation** In a significant development for the UK’s housing and innovation…
Major Investment in North Wales delivers 140 new jobs
**Knauf Insulation Announces Significant Investment in North Wales, Promising Job Creation and Economic Growth** In a significant boost for the…
Policy paper: CPTPP: joint ministerial statement in Jeju, 16 May 2025
**Title: Advancements in Trade Cooperation: Key Outcomes from the CPTPP Meeting in Jeju** On 16 May 2025, the members of…
Notice: Notice to exporters 2025/15: F680
**Understanding the Launch of MOD Security Approval F680 by the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU)** The Export Control Joint Unit…
How different employment types affect Statutory Neonatal Care Pay
### Understanding Statutory Neonatal Care Pay: A Guide for Employers Navigating the complexities of employment rights can be daunting, particularly…
Form: Statutory Neonatal Care Pay record sheet (NEO2)
**Understanding Statutory Neonatal Care Pay: A Guide for Employers** In today’s workplace, providing a supportive environment for employees, especially during…
Manually calculate Statutory Neonatal Care Pay
**Title: A Step-by-Step Guide to Manually Calculating Employee Pay** In today’s digital age, payroll software is a common tool that…
Policy paper: Sanctions implementation and enforcement: cross-government review, May 2025
**Title: Insights from the Cross-Government Review of UK Sanctions Implementation and Enforcement** The landscape of international relations and compliance is…
Policy paper: Sanctions implementation and enforcement: cross-government review, May 2025
**Title: Insights from the Cross-Government Review of UK Sanctions Implementation and Enforcement** In a complex global landscape where economic stability…
Joint trade statement between New Zealand and United Kingdom
**Strengthening Ties: A Joint Statement from New Zealand and the UK on Trade and Investment** In a significant development aimed…
Covid fraud investigations to be led by Insolvency Service
**Title: Insolvency Service to Oversee NATIS’s Ongoing COVID Fraud Investigations** In a significant development within the realm of financial governance…
Data breaches: guidance for individuals and families
How to protect yourself from the impact of data breaches
Guidance: Licensing statistics revisions policy
**Title: Enhancing Transparency: How the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) Corrects Errors and Displays Amendments in Strategic Export Controls Licensing…
Guidance: Licensing statistics statement of administrative sources
**Understanding the Data Sources Utilised by the Export Control Joint Unit for Strategic Export Control Licensing Statistics** In an increasingly…
Competition watchdog gets green light for growth in latest move to back business
**Title: Unlocking Growth: The CMA’s Strategic Steer for Enhanced Regulation** In an era where economic resilience and innovation are paramount,…
Draft strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority
**Government Priorities for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA): A Framework for Fairness and Innovation** In the dynamic landscape of…
Notice: Trade remedies notice: provisional anti-dumping duty on certain excavators from China
# Provisional Anti-Dumping Duties on Excavators: A Critical Examination In a significant move aimed at safeguarding domestic manufacturers, the Secretary…
Notice: Trade remedies notice: definitive anti-dumping duty on certain excavators originating from China
**Title: Navigating New Trade Measures: The Definitive Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese Excavators** In a significant development for the construction and…
SBOMs and the importance of inventory
Can a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) provide organisations with better insight into their supply chains?
RITICS: Securing cyber-physical systems
Discover the Research Institute in Trustworthy Inter-connected Cyber-physical Systems.
Revolutionising identity services using AI
The ‘NCSC for Startups’ alumnus giving identity verification the ‘Trust Stamp’
Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA): statutory review, 2022 to 2025
**Title: Assessing the Performance of the Groceries Code Adjudicator: A Call for Evidence** The role of the Groceries Code Adjudicator…
Announcing IASME as our second Delivery Partner for Cyber Incident Response Level 2
Both CIR Delivery Partners are now accepting enquiries and applications.
Moving to a cloud, not a storm
Avoiding common problems when moving to the cloud.
Helping banish malicious adverts – and drive a secure advertising ecosystem
If your brand uses digital advertising, the NCSC has new guidance to help you choose a security-minded partner.
Transparency data: DBT: workforce management information March 2025
**Evaluating Departmental Staff Numbers and Costs: A Strategic Overview** In today’s complex corporate environment, understanding staffing dynamics and associated costs…
Guidance: Open general export licence (military goods, software and technology: government or NATO end-use)
**Understanding the Licensing Process for Exporting Military Goods to NATO and Other Governments** In an increasingly interconnected world, the export…
Guidance: Open general export licence (military goods and technology: India)
**The Strategic Licensing of Military Exports to India: Enhancing Global Security** In an increasingly complex global landscape, the dynamics of…
Guidance: Whistleblowing: list of prescribed people and bodies
**Title: Reporting Malpractice: Who to Contact Beyond Your Employer** In any profession, the integrity of practice is paramount. Instances of…
Transparency data: Post Office Horizon financial redress data for 2025
**Title: A New Chapter: Redress for Postmasters Impacted by the Post Office Horizon Scandal in 2025** As we look towards…
Small business access to finance
**Navigating the Landscape of Debt Finance for Small Businesses in the UK** In the ever-evolving economic landscape, small businesses play…
Ransomware: ‘WannaCry’ guidance for home users and small businesses
Guidance for home users or small businesses who want to reduce the likelihood of being held to ransom by WannaCry…
Ransomware: ‘WannaCry’ guidance for enterprise administrators
Guidance for enterprise administrators who want to reduce the likelihood of being held to ransom by WannaCry (or other types…
Cyber security for major events
Assessing the cyber security needs of major events.
Eight Welsh businesses celebrated in The King’s Awards for Enterprise
**Welsh Recipients Announced in Third Year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise** In a remarkable celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation,…
Guidance: Keep Britain Working: Terms of Reference
### Keep Britain Working: The Role of Employers in Health and Disability In an ever-evolving work landscape, the intersection of…
Transparency data: Post Office Horizon financial redress data for 2025
**Title: Navigating Justice: The 2025 Redress for Postmasters Affected by the Post Office Horizon Scandal** In recent years, the Post…
Update on UK – Turkey trade talks
**Relaunching Trade Relations: The UK and Turkey’s Upcoming Talks on a Free Trade Agreement** In an increasingly interconnected world, trade…
Policy paper: UK-India trade deal: conclusion summary
**Understanding the UK-India Trade Deal: Provisions and Key Chapters** The UK-India trade deal marks a significant step in the evolving…
Transparency data: Trade and Sustainable Development Domestic Advisory Group (TSD DAG) 2022 to 2025: meeting agendas and minutes
**Title: Enhancing Collaboration: Insights from the UK Trade and Sustainable Development Domestic Advisory Group (TSD DAG)** As part of the…
Impact of AI on cyber threat from now to 2027
An NCSC assessment highlighting the impacts on cyber threat from AI developments between now and 2027.
Accredited official statistics: Building materials and components statistics: April 2025
**Title: Analyzing the Construction Sector: April 2025 Insights and Trends** As we delve into the performance of the construction sector…
Software Code of Practice: building a secure digital future
New voluntary code of practice for technology providers defines a market baseline for cyber security.
Software Security Code of Practice – Assurance Principles and Claims (APCs)
Helps vendors measure how well they meet the Software Security Code of Practice, and suggests remedial actions should they fall…
CyberFirst Girls Competition: a proud milestone and exciting future
The future of the CyberFirst Girls Competition and reflecting on brilliant progress.
The problems with forcing regular password expiry
Why the NCSC decided to advise against this long-established security guideline.
QR Codes – what’s the real risk?
How safe is it to scan that QR code in the pub? Or in that email?
Guidance: UK-India Free Trade Agreement: technical note
### Understanding the Economic Impact of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement The relationship between the United Kingdom and India has…
PM call with Prime Minister Modi of India: 6 May 2025
### A Vital Dialogue: Strengthening Ties Between the UK and India Today marked a significant moment in international relations as…
British businesses celebrated in third year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise
### Celebrating Excellence: The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2023 Today, we are pleased to announce the recipients of The King’s…
Notice: Notice to Importers 2951: Syria import sanctions
**Understanding Import Prohibitions on Syrian Goods in the UK** In recent years, the United Kingdom has implemented specific import prohibitions…
Eradicating trivial vulnerabilities, at scale
A new NCSC research paper aims to reduce the presence of ‘unforgivable’ vulnerabilities.
‘PDNS for Schools’ to provide cyber resilience for more institutions
The NCSC’s ‘Protective Domain Name Service for Schools’ scaled-up to protect a wider range of organisations.
Transparency data: Help to Grow: Management course enrolments and participant completions
**Unlocking Business Potential: The Impact of the Help to Grow: Management Programme** In an ever-evolving business landscape, organisations are continuously…
British businesses celebrated in third year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise
### Celebrating Excellence: The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2023 Today marks a significant occasion as the recipients of The King’s…
Incidents impacting retailers – recommendations from the NCSC
A joint blog post by the NCSC’s National Resilience Director, Jonathon Ellison, and Chief Technology Officer, Ollie Whitehouse.
Business review on US tariffs has concluded
**Title: Government Statement on the Conclusion of the US Tariff Review** In today’s interconnected economy, international trade policies wield significant…
Notice: Notice to exporters 2025/13: the export control (amendment) regulations 2025
### Updates on the UK Strategic Export Control List: Notice to Exporters 2025/06 In the ever-evolving landscape of international trade…
Notice: Notice to exporters 2025/13: the export control (amendment) regulations 2025
**Navigating Changes to the UK Strategic Export Control List: An Update for Exporters** In an era of evolving global dynamics,…
Official Statistics: Trade and investment factsheets (partner names beginning with C to F)
**Title: The UK’s Trade and Investment Landscape with Selected Partners: A Focus on C, D, E, and F** In an…
Official Statistics: Trade and investment factsheets (partner names beginning with G to I)
**Title: A Snapshot of the UK’s Trade and Investment Relationships with Global Partners: G, H, and I** As the United…
Guidance: Request for input on potential UK measures in response to US tariffs
**Title: Navigating New US Tariffs: Business Perspectives on Potential UK Measures** In recent months, the introduction of new tariffs by…
Guidance: UK Defence and Security Exports event and exhibition support
**Title: Preparing for an Exciting Year: Our 2025 Event Participation and Support for Businesses** As we look ahead to 2025,…
Guidance: Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS): legal cost framework
### Understanding Legal Costs Covered under the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS) The Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS) represents a…
Notice: Notice to Importers 2948: Libya import sanctions
### Understanding Import Prohibitions on Goods from Libya to the UK In recent years, the United Kingdom has implemented a…
Notice: Notice to Importers 2950: Somalia import sanctions
**Title: An Overview of Import Prohibitions on Goods from Somalia to the UK** The United Kingdom maintains a robust framework…
Policy paper: UK support to Ukraine: factsheet
**Title: The UK’s Commitment to Supporting Ukraine Amidst Ongoing Conflict** In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United…
Roundtable to help turbo-charge Scotland’s agriculture industry
**Title: Addressing Barriers to Growth in Scotland’s Agri-Food Supply Chain** Scotland is renowned for its rich agricultural heritage and vibrant…
Correspondence: British Steel: ministerial direction
**Title: The Ministerial Direction on British Steel: Clarifying the Process and Implications** In recent months, the future of British Steel…
Form: Impact assessment and options assessment templates
### Effective Templates for Impact Assessment and Options Assessment in Government Policy In the realm of government policy development, the…
Notice: Notice to exporters 2025/11: further sanctions against Russia introduced in April 2025
**Title: The Implications of New Trade Sanctions on Russia: A Perspective Post 24 April 2025** On 24 April 2025, a…
Notice: Notice to exporters 2025/11: further sanctions against Russia introduced in April 2025
**Title: Navigating the Implications of New Trade Sanctions on Russia** On 24 April 2025, a new set of trade sanctions…
Guidance: General Trade Licence: earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey
**Title: Facilitating Humanitarian Aid: A General Trade Licence for Earthquake Relief Efforts in Syria and Turkey** In the wake of…
Notice: Notice to exporters 2025/12: amendments to the Syria sanctions and revocation of general trade licence for Syria sanctions – earthquake relief efforts in Syria
**Navigating the Amendments to Syria Sanctions: A New Chapter in Foreign Relations** On 25 April 2025, significant amendments to the…
Form: Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA): registration form
**Navigating the Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals Process: The Role of Registration Forms for Postmasters’ Representatives** In the evolving landscape of…
Form: Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA): registration form
**Navigating the Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals Process: A Guide for Postmasters’ Representatives** The Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA) process is…
Guidance: Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals: proving your identity
**Understanding Identity Verification in the Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals Process** Navigating the complexities of the Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals process…
Guidance: Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA): tariff of reasonable legal costs
**Navigating Legal Costs for Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals: A Guide for Applicants** The Horizon Shortfall Scheme was established to support…
Advanced Cryptography: new approaches to data privacy
A new NCSC paper discusses the suitability of emerging Advanced Cryptography techniques.
Coke shipment keeps British Steel’s blast furnaces burning
**Title: New Raw Materials Shipment to Boost British Steel’s Scunthorpe Operations** In a significant development for the steel industry, the…
Guidance: ESF Action Notes: 2014 to 2020 programme
**Important Action Required for European Social Fund Grant Recipients** As a recipient of the European Social Fund (ESF), it is…
Notice: Notice to exporters 2025/11: further sanctions against Russia introduced in April 2025
**Title: Implications of the New Trade Sanctions on Russia: A Closer Look** On 24 April 2025, a new set of…
Guidance: Complying with sectoral software sanctions
**Understanding Sectoral Software Sanctions in the Russia Regulations** In the wake of geopolitical tensions, the imposition of sanctions has become…
Guidance: Complying with technology transfer sanctions
### Understanding Technology Transfer Sanctions under the Russia Regulations In the context of international relations and economic policy, the imposition…
Correspondence: Build it in Britain: invitation to clean energy developers and investors
**Building a Sustainable Future: An Open Letter to Clean Energy Developers and Investors** Dear Clean Energy Developers and Investors, As…
Policy paper: EM on decision of the UK/EU Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee
# Understanding the Implications of the EU Legislation Addition to the Windsor Framework In recent developments surrounding the UK-EU relationship,…
Policy paper: EM on UK/EU Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee decision
**Title: Understanding the Implications of the Proposed Addition of EU Legislation to the Windsor Framework** In the intricate landscape of…
UK Trade Tariff: duty suspensions and autonomous tariff quotas
**Navigating Temporary Duty Suspensions and Autonomous Tariff Quotas for Importing Goods into the UK** In the ever-evolving landscape of international…
Notice: Notice to Importers 2953: Russia import sanctions
# Understanding Import Prohibitions under the Russia Sanctions Regulations 2019 In response to the ongoing geopolitical landscape, the UK has…
Notice: General Trade Licence for sanctioned Russian diamonds processed in third countries
**Title: Navigating the General Trade Licence for Sanctioned Russian Diamonds** In recent months, the geopolitical landscape has prompted significant changes…
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