Growth
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…
Guidance: Growth Gateway: Towards ASEAN’s financial integration
**Unlocking Trade Potential: How ASEAN’s Trade Finance Gap Can Propel Economic Growth** In recent years, the Association of Southeast Asian…
Guidance: Growth Gateway: Mozambique Energy Transition Strategy Investment playbook
### Mozambique’s Energy Transition Strategy: A Roadmap for Sustainable Investment Mozambique, a country rich in natural resources and untapped potential,…
UK-Utah Joint Statement on 2nd Annual Working Group Meetings
### Strengthening Ties: UK-Utah Joint Statement on the 2nd Annual Working Group Meetings In an era where collaboration across borders…
Guidance: Growth Gateway: Investing in critical minerals processing in Africa, global trends
**Unlocking Africa’s Potential in the Global Critical Mineral Supply Chain** Africa is rich in natural resources, boasting an impressive array…
Guidance: Growth Gateway: Developing Countries Trading Scheme in Nigeria, guidance for UK importers
**Title: Enhancing Trade Opportunities: The UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme and Nigeria** In an era where global trade dynamics are…
Guidance: Growth Gateway: Mozambique Just Energy Transition implementation and investment plan
**Unlocking a Sustainable Future: Mozambique’s Just Energy Transition Strategy** Mozambique is at the forefront of an ambitious initiative that has…
Guidance: Growth Gateway: Developing Countries Trading Scheme in Nigeria, guidance for Nigerian exporters
**Title: Harnessing Opportunity: The UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme and Its Impact on Nigerian Exporters** In an increasingly competitive global…
Policy paper: Industrial Strategy quarterly update: July to September 2025
**Title: Progress Update on the Delivery of Commitments in the Industrial Strategy** As we continue to navigate the complex landscape…
Almost 200 new jobs in Wales to be created as a result of Prime Minister’s trip to india
### Indian Investors Reinforce Confidence in Wales as a Premier Business Destination In a significant endorsement of its economic potential,…
Guidance: Complying with Provision of Services Regulations for businesses and Competent Authorities
**Understanding the Provision of Services Regulations: Guidance for Service Providers and Competent Authorities** The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 is…
Transparency data: UK-Vietnam FTA Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures – meeting minutes, 13 May 2025
**Title: Summary of the Fourth Committee Meeting on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures under the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement** The fourth…
Guidance: Growth Gateway: Investing in critical minerals processing in Africa, Zambia investment case
**Zambia: An Emerging Powerhouse for Copper and Cobalt Investment** Zambia, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, is increasingly becoming a…
Guidance: Growth Gateway: Opportunities for UK fintech players in Morocco
**Title: Unlocking Opportunities: The Promising Landscape of Morocco’s Fintech Ecosystem for UK Investors** In recent years, Morocco has emerged as…
Guidance: Growth Gateway: Investing in critical minerals processing in Africa, case for bilateral partnership with Tanzania
**Tanzania’s Critical Minerals: A £2 Billion to £3 Billion Annual Opportunity for the UK** In the current global landscape, where…
Almost 200 new jobs in Wales to be created as a result of Prime Minister’s trip to india
### Indian Investments Bolster Wales as a Thriving Business Hub In recent years, Wales has emerged as an increasingly attractive…
Government responds to Horizon Inquiry report recommendations
**Title: A Step Forward: Embracing Sir Wyn Williams’ Recommendations for the Horizon IT Inquiry** In recent weeks, significant developments have…
Government responds to Horizon Inquiry report recommendations
**Title: A Step Forward: Accepting Most of Sir Wyn Williams’ Recommendations on the Horizon Scandal** In recent developments regarding the…
Main differences between the Dispute Resolution Process (DRP) and HSS Appeals process
### Navigating the Transition: From the Dispute Resolution Process to the Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals In the complex landscape of…
Guidance: Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA): tariff of reasonable legal costs
**Understanding Legal Costs Covered for Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA)** The Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA) process has been established…
Cheers to Change: Red Tape Review Could Bring More Food, Music and Fun to Your Local
**Title: Revamping Licensing Rules: A New Era for Pubs, Bars, and Local Events** In an exciting development for the hospitality…
Strengthening national cyber resilience through observability and threat hunting
How organisations can improve their ability to both detect and discover cyber threats.
Research: National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage: government evidence on enforcement and compliance, 2024
**Understanding the Enforcement of the National Living and National Minimum Wage: An Overview of Government Evidence and Analysis** In recent…
UK’s Industrial Strategy hits the ground running, securing £250bn in investment and supporting 45,000 jobs
**Title: A New Era of Investment: £250 Billion Secured for the IS-8 Sectors** In a remarkable achievement, the Government has…
Transparency data: Post Office Horizon financial redress and legal costs data for 2025
### Navigating Redress: The Path Forward for Postmasters Affected by the Horizon Scandal As we move toward 2025, the resolution…
UK’s Industrial Strategy hits the ground running, securing £250bn in investment and supporting 45,000 jobs
**A Positive Shift: £250 Billion Investment in IS-8 Sectors and Its Implications for the UK** In a significant announcement that…
Transparency data: DBT: ministerial overseas travel and meetings, October to December 2024
**Title: Transparency in Governance: Understanding Ministers’ Overseas Travel and External Engagements** In the ever-evolving landscape of governance, transparency stands out…
Policy paper: Industrial Strategy quarterly update: July to September 2025
**Advancing the Industrial Strategy: A Progress Update on Commitments** In recent times, the focus on revitalising the UK’s industrial landscape…
Transparency data: UK-Japan Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on Urban Policy
**Strengthening Urban Policy Cooperation: A New Era for the UK and Japan** In an increasingly interconnected world, the sharing of…
Ministers confirm appointment of new Acas Council members
**Title: Strengthening Workplace Representation: Nicola Smith and Dave Penman Join the Acas Council** In a significant move to enhance the…
Research: National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage: government evidence on enforcement and compliance, 2024
**Understanding the Enforcement of the National Living and National Minimum Wage** In recent years, the importance of ensuring fair wages…
Guidance: Information sharing measures in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act
**Understanding the Information Sharing Measures in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023** The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency…
Notice: Parker Review voluntary census 2025: privacy notice
**Understanding Personal Data Usage in the Voluntary Census** In an increasingly data-driven world, the collection and processing of personal data…
UK-Greenland trade deal talks resume
**Title: Resuming Trade Talks: A Step Towards Cheaper Seafood for British Shoppers** As the UK continues to navigate its post-Brexit…
Stephen Hardy announced as the new Certification Officer
**Title: Understanding the Role of Hardy in Statutory Functions of Trade Unions and Employers’ Associations** In the complex landscape of…
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