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How to apply to the Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA) process
**Understanding the Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals Process: A Guide for Postmasters and Their Representatives** In recent times, the Horizon Shortfall…
Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals process guidance and principles
**Navigating the Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals Process: Guidance and Principles** The Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA) process represents a vital…
Form: Capture Redress Scheme: application form
**Seeking Justice: A Guide to Applying for Financial Redress Due to Post Office Capture Software** In recent years, the use…
Guidance: Capture Redress Scheme: countersignatory information
### Guidance and Confirmation Form for Capture Redress Scheme Countersignatories In recent times, the necessity for robust guidance and transparency…
Apply to the Capture Redress Scheme
**Navigating Financial Redress: A Guide for Those Affected by Capture Software** In an increasingly digital world, software applications have the…
Guidance: Capture Redress Scheme: required information and documentation
**Navigating the Capture Redress Scheme: Essential Information for Applicants and Personal Representatives** The Capture Redress Scheme has been established to…
Guidance: Countering sanctions evasion: guidance for freight and shipping
### Navigating the Complexities of Supply Chain Movements: A Guide for Freight Forwarders and Logistics Providers In today’s dynamic global…
Transparency data: DBT: spending over £500, July 2025
**The Rise of Electronic Purchasing Card Solutions: Spending Over £500** In today’s fast-paced business environment, optimising expenditure is paramount for…
Transparency data: DBT: spending over £500, June 2025
**Maximising Efficiency and Transparency: The Role of ePCS in Spending Above £500** In today’s fast-paced business environment, the need for…
Policy paper: Industrial Strategy quarterly update: July to September 2025
### An Update on the Delivery of Commitments in the Industrial Strategy The Industrial Strategy, unveiled with great anticipation, has…
Decision: UK-Central America committee documents
### Strengthening Ties: Decision-Making Framework in UK-Central America Country Committees In an increasingly interconnected world, the importance of fostering effective…
Policy paper: Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry: joint statement on restorative justice
**Title: Collaborative Efforts Towards Restorative Justice: A Joint Initiative by the Department for Business and Trade, Fujitsu Services Limited, and…
Guidance: Service and performance code for export licensing
**Understanding Government Objectives for Export Licensing Application Management** In today’s globalised economy, the management of export licensing applications has become…
Trade sanctions, arms embargoes, and other trade restrictions
# Understanding Trade Sanctions and Embargoes: A Comprehensive Overview In an increasingly interconnected world, countries often resort to trade sanctions…
Guidance: Capture Redress Scheme: list of acceptable ID documents
**Title: Understanding the Documentation Required for the Capture Redress Scheme** As we navigate the complexities of various redress initiatives, one…
British Businesses to Save over £400m a Year as Government Slashes Electricity Costs
**Title: Significant Savings Ahead for Energy-Intensive Industries as Government Acts on Electricity Costs** The landscape of industrial energy expenditure in…
Operating an orbital space object: rules and regulations
**Navigating the Regulatory Landscape of Orbital Space Objects** As the commercial space industry continues to evolve and expand, the operation…
Providing range control services: rules and regulations
**Navigating Regulations in Range Control Services** In the realm of firearm training and usage, range control services are paramount. These…
Research: Regulator dashboard
**The Importance of Regulatory Action: Insights from UK Regulators** In recent years, the significance of regulatory oversight within various sectors…
Guidance: Capture Redress Scheme: legal representative verification statements
**Understanding Legal Representative Verification for the Capture Redress Scheme** In the intricate landscape of legal proceedings and redress schemes, the…
Form: Capture Redress Scheme: application form
**Title: Navigating Financial Redress: The Path to Seeking Justice for Post Office Losses** In recent years, the Post Office scandal…
Apply to the Capture Redress Scheme
**Navigating Financial Redress: A Guide for Users of Capture Software** In today’s technologically driven world, software like Capture has become…
Redress scheme launches in next step towards justice for Capture victims
**Title: Government Launches Capture Redress Scheme: A Step Towards Justice for Affected Postmasters** In a significant move aimed at addressing…
Capture Redress Scheme: applying for someone else
### Navigating the Capture Redress Scheme: A Guide for Supporting Postmasters The Capture Redress Scheme was established to provide support…
Capture Redress Scheme: applying for someone else
### How to Apply to the Capture Redress Scheme on Behalf of a Postmaster In recent years, the impact of…
Guidance: Capture Redress Scheme: independent panel terms of reference
**Understanding the Role of the Independent Panel in Financial Redress Decisions** In recent years, the concept of financial redress has…
Update on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland
**Title: Update on Round 8 of Enhanced Free Trade Agreement Negotiations with Switzerland** As the global marketplace continues to evolve,…
UK Export Finance and PIF sign MoU for £4-5 billion to promote UK companies’ engagement in the Saudi market
**Title: A Significant Step Forward: The Signing Ceremony at the Future Investment Initiative** In a momentous event that underscores the…
Trade Minister projects confident, outward-facing trade vision
### The UK’s Trade Priorities: Navigating a New Era Post-Brexit In a significant move reflecting its evolving global trade ambitions,…
Policy paper: The UK’s first Trade Policy Review at the World Trade Organization (WTO): UK government report
**Title: Navigating the Waters of Trade: Insights from the UK’s First WTO Trade Policy Review** As the United Kingdom embarks…
Decision: UK-Japan CEPA documents
**Title: Navigating the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement: Key Decisions, Documents, and Meeting Minutes** The establishment of the UK-Japan Comprehensive…
Update on the UK-Switzerland Services Mobility Agreement
**Title: Extended Cooperation: UK and Switzerland Strengthen Services Mobility Agreement** The landscape of international trade and mobility has seen a…
Update on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland
**Progress Update: Round 8 of Enhanced Free Trade Agreement Negotiations with Switzerland** As the world continues to grapple with the…
International treaty: Temporary agreement between the Swiss Confederation (Switzerland) and the UK on services mobility
## Understanding Temporary Agreement Documents and Exchange of Extension Notes In the world of business, clarity and precision are paramount,…
Correspondence: Government supports Jaguar Land Rover through provision of a guarantee for a commercial loan
**Title: UK Government Steps In to Support Jaguar Land Rover Following Cyber-Attack** In recent weeks, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has…
List of goods imported into Great Britain that are controlled
**Title: Understanding Controlled Goods and HMRC’s Continuity Plans for Imports** In an ever-evolving landscape of trade and customs regulations, importers…
Strengthening national cyber resilience through observability and threat hunting
How organisations can improve their ability to both detect and discover cyber threats.
Research: Director perceptions of Section 172 of the Companies Act
**Understanding Company Perceptions and the Impact of Section 172 of the Companies Act (2006)** In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate…
Samantha Seaton appointed Co-chair of Smart Data Council
**Title: Samantha Seaton Appointed as New Co-chair of the Smart Data Council** In a significant move aimed at enhancing the…
Reforming the licensing system
**Towards a Modern Licensing System: The Future of the Licensing Act 2003** In an ever-evolving societal landscape, the need for…
Department for Business and Trade (DBT) sponsorship
### Harnessing the Power of Sponsorship: Elevate Your Brand Through Government Events In today’s dynamic business landscape, brand visibility plays…
Research: Business perceptions survey data tables
**Understanding UK Businesses’ Views on Regulation: Insights from Longitudinal Survey Data** Regulation can often be viewed as a double-edged sword…
Research: Business regulation: business perceptions survey 2024
**Title: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Insights from Recent Business Survey** In recent years, the regulatory environment in the UK has…
Official Statistics: Trade and investment core statistics book
### Monthly Insights: The UK’s Trade and Investment Position As we continue to navigate an ever-evolving global economy, obtaining a…
Official Statistics: UK trade in numbers
**The Current State of Trade and Investment in the UK: An Analytical Snapshot** In recent months, the landscape of trade…
Make Work Pay: enhanced dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers
**Strengthening Workplace Protections for Pregnant Women and New Mothers** In a progressive society, the rights and protections afforded to essential…
Make Work Pay: leave for bereavement including pregnancy loss
**Title: Seeking Perspectives on Proposed Bereavement Leave Entitlement, Including Pregnancy Loss** In recent discussions surrounding workplace rights, the call for…
Guidance: Overseas Business Risk for Myanmar (Burma)
**Navigating Risks: Key Security and Political Challenges for UK Businesses in Myanmar** Myanmar, a nation of rich cultural heritage and…
Apply for a licence to provide sanctioned trade services
**Navigating the Licensing Process: A Step-by-Step Guide** In an increasingly regulated environment, ensuring compliance with local laws is paramount for…
New bereavement and pregnancy protections to be shaped by businesses and workers
### Title: Consultation Launch: Key Measures to Enhance Workplace Protections In an important step towards improving workplace rights, consultations have…
Regional Investment Summit delivers almost £800m boost to West Midlands, creating hundreds of jobs
### Major Investment Announcement Set to Transform the West Midlands Job Market Today’s Regional Investment Summit marked a pivotal moment…
From £5k start-up to global exporter: Leeds businesswoman breaks into North American markets
**Title: Tilz Prosperitas: A Yorkshire-Based Firm Poised for Global Expansion** Yorkshire’s Tilz Prosperitas is gearing up to expand its reach…
Providing range control services: rules and regulations
# Complying with Regulations When Providing Range Control Services In the realm of range control services, compliance with regulations is…
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.
Software Code of Practice: building a secure digital future
New voluntary code of practice for technology providers defines a market baseline for cyber security.
Advanced Cryptography: new approaches to data privacy
A new NCSC paper discusses the suitability of emerging Advanced Cryptography techniques.
Notice: Projects selected for the Regulators’ Pioneer Fund
**Title: Fostering Innovation: The Role of the Regulators’ Pioneer Fund in Shaping the Future of Business in the UK** In…
Cyber Resilience Audit scheme open to applications
A new NCSC scheme assuring providers of CAF-based audits is now open for potential members.
Watch all the plenaries from CYBERUK 2024 live, and for free
Key talks from the UK government’s flagship cyber security event will be livestreamed from Birmingham’s ICC.
Interactive administration in the cloud: managing the risks
Tips to help you secure and reduce interactive access to your cloud infrastructure.
Regional Investment Summit delivers almost a thousand jobs for UK communities
**Title: A Bright Future: Major Investment Announced at the First Regional Investment Summit** Today marks a significant milestone in the…
Form: Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA): registration form
### Navigating the Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals Process: A Guide for Postmasters In recent years, the Horizon IT system has…
Growth placed at the heart of regulators’ remit alongside new measures to boost scrutiny and transparency
**Title: A New Era for Business: Strengthening the Duty of Regulators to Support Growth** In a bold move aimed at…
Policy paper: Statement of strategic priorities to the British Business Bank
**Shaping the Future: Strategic Direction of the British Business Bank** In a pivotal moment for the UK’s economic landscape, the…
Cyber security is business survival
The NCSC co-signs Ministerial letter to major British businesses including FTSE 350 companies.
Office of Rail and Road (ORR): independent reviewer and terms of reference
**Title: Insights from the Independent Review of the Office of Rail and Road** The Office of Rail and Road (ORR)…
Research: Regulator dashboard
**Understanding the Regulatory Landscape: Insights from the UK Government’s Regulatory Action Plan** In an increasingly complex economic environment, the role…
Unlocking business: reform driven by you
**Title: Unlocking Growth: The Need for Regulatory Reform** In today’s fast-paced economic landscape, businesses of all sizes are striving for…
From £5k start-up to global exporter: Leeds businesswoman breaks into North American markets
**Title: Tilz Prosperitas Expands Horizons: Ready to Deliver to Europe and Take on New North American Clients** Yorkshire-based Tilz Prosperitas…
Business Secretary calls for Investment, Innovation, and Regional Prosperity
**Title: Significant Investment Opportunities Discussed at the Regional Investment Summit** On 21 October 2025, Birmingham played host to the Regional…
Research: Business regulation: business perceptions survey 2024
**The State of Business Regulation in the UK: Insights from Recent Survey Findings** In an evolving economic landscape, the perspectives…
Growth placed at the heart of regulators’ remit alongside new measures to boost scrutiny and transparency
**New Measures to Empower Business Growth: A Stronger Duty for Regulators** In an evolving economic landscape, the importance of supporting…
Research: Small Business Survey 2024: methodology
**Title: Methodology of the Small Business Survey 2024: A Comprehensive Approach** As we embark on the Small Business Survey 2024,…
Policy paper: Western Balkans Summit Economy Ministers’ meeting: 16 October 2025
### Insights from the Berlin Process Economy Ministers’ Meeting: Key Takeaways for the Western Balkans The Berlin Process has long…
Decision: UK-Central America committee documents
**Title: Enhancing Collaborative Efforts: The Role of Decisions, Documents, and Meeting Minutes in UK-Central America Committees** In an era where…
Raising a glass: Beloved village pubs to be helped with new funding to broaden their services
**Revitalising Rural Pubs: A New Era of Community Support** In a significant boost for our cherished British boozers, the government…
£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff
### Title: National Minimum Wage Enforcement: Over £10 Million in Fines for Employers In a significant crackdown on non-compliance with…
Transparency data: DBT major projects: appointment letters for Senior Responsible Owners
**Title: Understanding DBT Appointment Letters for Senior Responsible Owners in Government Major Projects Portfolio** In the realm of public sector…
Transparency data: DBT: workforce management information September 2025
**Title: Understanding Departmental Staff Numbers and Associated Costs: A Comprehensive Analysis** In the ever-evolving landscape of organisational management, one of…
Guidance: UK Defence and Security Exports event and exhibition support
**Navigating Opportunities: Domestic and International Events in 2025** As we look ahead to 2025, the landscape of industry events presents…
Policy paper: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report
**Title: Progress Update on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 and Phase 2 Recommendations** The tragic events at Grenfell Tower…
Policy paper: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report translations
**Title: Insights from the September 2025 Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report Summary** In September 2025, the Government released an…
£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff
**Title: Nearly 500 Employers Fined Over £10 Million for Failing to Pay the National Minimum Wage** In a significant enforcement…
Advanced manufacturer from Yorkshire drives export growth with £1.5 million government guarantee
**Preformed Windings Limited: Empowering Growth and Global Reach through Government-backed Initiatives** In an era where international competitiveness is paramount, Preformed…
Notice: Notice to exporters 2025/27: general trade licence Russia sanctions – sectoral software and technology
**Extended Validity of ECJU’s General Trade Licence: Implications for Sectoral Software and Technology Exports to Russia** In a noteworthy development,…
Guidance: General trade licence Russia sanctions – sectoral software and technology
**Navigating the Complexities of Business Enterprise Software and Technology Regulations under Chapter 4N of the Russia Sanctions** In the ever-evolving…
Guidance: Overseas business risk for Macao
**Navigating the Risks: Security and Political Challenges for UK Businesses in Macao** As UK businesses continue to explore opportunities in…
Guidance: Overseas business risk for Costa Rica
### Navigating Security and Political Risks for UK Businesses in Costa Rica As UK businesses increasingly consider expanding their operations…
Government works in partnership with industry to unlock £30 million electric vehicle R&D project
**Driving Innovation Forward: Toyota’s £15 Million Initiative for Zero-Emission Vehicles** In a significant boost to the UK’s commitment to zero-emission…
Correspondence: Ministerial letter on cyber security to leading UK companies
**Title: Strengthening the Cyber Resilience of UK Businesses** In an era where digital transformation is reshaping the landscape of commerce…
Business Growth Fund
**Unlocking Opportunities: Grant Funding for Business Growth Projects Aimed at Job Creation** In the current economic climate, businesses are constantly…
Notice: Trade remedies notices: countervailing duty on PET polyester from India
**Understanding the Trade Remedies Notices on Countervailing Duties for PET Polyester from India** In recent developments within the realm of…
There’s a hole in my bucket
…or ‘Why do people leave sensitive data in unprotected AWS S3 buckets?’
Correspondence: Ministerial letter on cyber security to leading UK companies
**Title: Strengthening Cyber Security: A Call to Action for UK Businesses** In an era where digital transformation is at the…
New agency chair appointed to crack down on minimum wage underpayment and worker exploitation
**Title: Matthew Taylor Appointed to Head Government’s New Fair Work Agency from April 2026** In an exciting development for the…
Moving your business from the physical to the digital
Security questions to ask your IT service providers when considering a digital transition
Starter guide to UK sanctions
**Understanding Sanctions: A Guide for Businesses and Organisations** In today’s increasingly interconnected world, businesses and organisations must navigate a complex…
Policy paper: Government response to the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry report (volume 1)
### The Government’s Response to Volume 1 of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry Report In recent weeks, the publication…
Guidance: Growth Gateway: Philippines National Climate Adaptation Plan 2023 to 2050
**Title: Building Climate Resilience: The Philippines National Adaptation Plan 2023 to 2050** As climate change continues to pose significant challenges…
Guidance: Growth Gateway: Accelerating green and climate resilient financing in Pakistan
### Mobilising Climate Finance: A Call to Action for Pakistan As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate…
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