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Guidance: Whistleblowing: list of prescribed people and bodies
**Title: Whistleblowing: Reporting Malpractice Beyond Your Employer** In today’s professional landscape, the issue of malpractice is increasingly prevalent across various…
Accredited official statistics: Building materials and components statistics: August 2025
**The State of the Construction Sector: A Statistical Analysis for August 2025** As we approach the end of summer in…
Employ someone: step by step
**Navigating the Employment Process: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers** Employing someone can be an exciting yet intricate process that requires…
“If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it.”
Why sharing lessons learned from cyber security incidents and ânear missesâ will help everyone to improve
The future of telecoms in the UK
NCSC Technical Director Dr Ian Levy explains how the security analysis behind the DCMS supply chain review will ensure the…
Guidance: Business payment practices and performance: reporting requirements
**Understanding Statutory Reporting Obligations for Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships** In today’s complex business environment, understanding statutory reporting obligations is…
Protecting internet-facing services on public service CNI
How operators of critical national infrastructure (CNI) can use NCSC guidance and blogs to secure their internet-facing services.
ACD 2.0: Insights from the external attack surface management trials
We publish the results of our ACD 2.0 external attack surface management (EASM) trials
Cyber Essentials Plus is for charities too!
Sara Ward, the CEO of Black Country Women’s Aid, discusses her organisation’s experience of gaining Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
From bugs to bypasses: adapting vulnerability disclosure for AI safeguards
Exploring how far cyber security approaches can help mitigate risks in generative AI systems
Supermarket staff receive industry leading pay rise as Minister celebrates businesses going above and beyond to support their workers
**Title: Employment Rights Minister Commends Aldiâs Commitment to Staff Welfare in Watford Visit** In a move that underscores the importance…
Guidance: Register of Overseas Entities: guidance on registration and verification
**Understanding the Register of Overseas Entities: Technical Guidance for Compliance** In recent years, the UK government has made significant strides…
Transparency data: UK-Moldova trade agreement Geographical Indications (GIs) Sub-Committee â minutes, 16 January 2025
### Strengthening Ties: A Summary of the Third UK-Moldova Geographical Indications Sub-Committee Meeting In recent developments within the framework of…
Transparency data: UK-Moldova trade agreement Geographical Indications (GIs) Sub-Committee â minutes, 7 December 2023
**Title: Strengthening Bonds: The Second UK-Moldova Geographical Indications Sub-Committee Meeting** In a significant development for international trade and cultural exchange,…
Notice: Notice to exporters 2025/25: reversal of new ultimate end-user screen
**Title: Changes to Ultimate End-User Screening: A Critical Update from the Export Control Joint Unit** In recent developments, the Export…
Social Media: how to use it safely
Use privacy settings across social media platforms to manage your digital footprint.
More award-winning British cheese to be served across Europe thanks to EU agreement
**Title: A Promising Future for Small Food and Drink Exporters in the UK** In recent times, small food and drink…
UK promotes Trade & Industrial Strategies in Japan & South Korea
**Strengthening Ties: Trade Minister’s Visit to Japan and South Korea** In an era where globalisation increasingly shapes our economic landscape,…
Corporate report: Microsoft 365 Copilot pilot: DBT evaluation report
**Evaluating the Microsoft 365 Copilot Pilot: Insights from the Department for Business and Trade** The recent pilot of Microsoft 365…
Standardisation
**Understanding Standards and Standardisation: The Backbone of Consistency and Quality** In our increasingly interconnected world, the concepts of standards and…
So long and thanks for all the bits
Ian Levy, the NCSCâs departing Technical Director, discusses life, the universe, and everything.
TLS 1.3: better for individuals – harder for enterprises
The NCSC’s technical director outlines the challenges that TLS 1.3 presents for enterprise security.
NCSC IT: There’s confidence and then there’s SaaS
Raising a cheer for SaaS vendors who respond to our cloud security principles.
Pathways: exploring a new way to achieve Cyber Essentials certification
For large, complex firms struggling with the prescriptiveness of Cyber Essentials, âPathwaysâ will provide a new route to certification.
New techniques added to the NCSCâs ârisk management toolboxâ
Refreshed guidance published to help practitioners manage cyber risk.
Notice: Notice to exporters 2025/24: amendment to EU regulation (EU) 2019/125 (torture and capital punishment goods) applying to Northern Ireland
**Title: Recent Amendments to the Torture Goods Regulation: A Step Forward in Human Rights Protection** In a significant development in…
Export controls: torture and capital punishment goods
**Title: Navigating the Complexities of Export Controls on Goods Associated with Torture and Capital Punishment** In an increasingly interconnected world,…
Guidance: Global Supply Chain Intelligence Programme (GSCIP) privacy notice
**Understanding Data Privacy: The Department for Business and Trade’s Approach to the Global Supply Chains Intelligence Programme** In today’s digital…
Transparency data: DBT: workforce management information July 2025
**Understanding Departmental Staff Numbers and Costs: A Strategic Overview** In today’s competitive business landscape, understanding the dynamics of departmental staff…
Notice: Notice to importers: Treatment of goods from Israeli settlements
### Notice to Importers: Navigating Goods from Israeli Settlements In light of the evolving geopolitical landscape, importers dealing with goods…
Guidance: Neonatal care leave and pay: employers’ technical guide
### Navigating Neonatal Care Leave and Pay: A Guide for Employers As awareness of the challenges faced by families with…
Increased worker spending power to boost coastal communities, as Minister visits Llandudno
**Title: Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders Visits Llandudno: A Commitment to Making Work Pay** In an era marked by evolving…
Transparency data: DBT: spending over ÂŁ25,000, June 2025
**Title: Transparency in Financial Management: A Closer Look at Departmental Spending Over ÂŁ25,000** In an era where accountability and transparency…
Transparency data: DBT: spending over ÂŁ500, May 2025
# Maximising Efficiency: The Benefits of Spending by Electronic Purchasing Card Solutions (ePCS) Over ÂŁ500 In the ever-evolving landscape of…
Official Statistics: UK trade in numbers
**Title: A Comprehensive Overview of the UKâs Trade and Investment Landscape** In recent years, the United Kingdom’s trade and investment…
Transparency data: Department for Business and Trade (DBT) prompt payment data April to June 2025
**Title: An Analysis of Invoice Payment Timeliness by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) April to June 2025** In…
Guidance: Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals: proving your identity
**Navigating Identity Verification in the Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals Process** The Horizon Shortfall Scheme has been a beacon of hope…
Guidance: UK Defence and Security Exports event and exhibition support
**Title: Upcoming Domestic and International Events in 2025: How We Can Support Your Business Participation** As we look ahead to…
“If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it.”
Why sharing lessons learned from cyber security incidents and ânear missesâ will help everyone to improve
Guidance: Impact assessment and options assessment calculator
### Enhancing Impact Assessments and Options Assessments: A Guide for Policy Officials In the realm of policy-making, impact assessments (IAs)…
Ceri Morgan Appointed Trade Commissioner for Europe
**Ceri Morgan Appointed as His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe** In a significant move aimed at bolstering trade relations across…
Guidance: Rules of origin under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) are improving
**Title: Enhancements to Rules of Origin under the DCTS: A Step Forward in UK Trade Strategy** In recent developments within…
Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS): alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
**Navigating Your Appeal Under the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS)** The Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS) has been established to…
Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS): applying for financial redress
### How to Register for the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS) and Apply for Financial Redress The Horizon Convictions Redress…
Notice: Notice to exporters 2025/23: new ultimate end-user screen
**Title: Understanding the New Ultimate End-User Screen for Exporters in the UK** In an increasingly interconnected global marketplace, the need…
Transparency data: COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes repayment data: March 2025
**Title: Quarterly Update: Performance of COVID-19 Loan Guarantee Schemes as at March 2025** As the UK continues to navigate the…
Policy paper: Licensing taskforce report and government response
**Title: Navigating the Future of Licensing: Insights from the Industry-Led Taskforce Report and Government Response** In today’s rapidly evolving landscape,…
Guidance: Licensing statistics statement of administrative sources
**Understanding the Data Sources for Strategic Export Controls Licensing Statistics at the ECJU** The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) plays…
Official Statistics: DBT national survey of registered businessesâ exporting behaviours, attitudes and needs 2024
**Title: Understanding the Exporting Behaviour of UK Companies: Insights from Recent Fieldwork** The landscape of international trade for UK companies…
Why more transparency around cyber attacks is a good thing for everyone
Eleanor Fairford, Deputy Director of Incident Management at the NCSC, and Mihaela Jembei, Director of Regulatory Cyber at the Information…
Cyber security for high profile conferences
Managing the cyber security of high profile events in the real and virtual worlds.
Guidance: National Treatment of Conformity Assessment Bodies (NTCAB) for conformity assessment bodies (CABs) and businesses
**Understanding the National Treatment of Conformity Assessment Bodies: Implications for Businesses** In an increasingly globalised market, the standards to which…
From Crawley to Kampala: Multimillion-pound UKEF deal seals export win
### Crawleyâs Rainbo Supplies & Services Expands Horizons with New Machinery Deal for Uganda In a significant development for both…
Business to consumer (B2C) and business to business (B2B) EEE and WEEE: how to correctly identify
**Title: A Comprehensive Guide to Assessing and Reporting B2C and B2B Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Waste** In an era…
UK farmers to benefit from smoother dairy exports to Egypt
**I Canât Believe Itâs Not a Barrier: UK Farmers to Benefit from Smoother Dairy Exports to Egypt** In a significant…
British investment boost in Ukraine to benefit both countries
**Title: Strengthening Ties: The British Investment Boost in Ukraine** In recent months, the United Kingdom has demonstrated a significant commitment…
Guidance: Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS): privacy notice
### Understanding the Data Collected in the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme The Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS) has been established…
WTO General Council July 2025: UK Statements
**Strengthening Global Trade: Statements by Kumar Iyer at the WTO** In July 2025, Kumar Iyer, the UK’s Permanent Representative to…
Decision: CARIFORUM-UK Joint Council establishment of a Special Committee on Services â Decision No 02/2023, 19 December 2023
**Title: Establishing a Special Committee on Services: A Strategic Decision for Enhanced Support** In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, organisations must…
Decision: CARIFORUM-UK Joint Council adoption of the Rules of Procedure â Decision No 01/2023, 19 December 2023
### Navigating the CARIFORUM-UK Economic Partnership Agreement: Understanding the Rules of Procedure The CARIFORUM-UK Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) represents a…
Statement on the Women’s Economic Empowerment event at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai
**Strengthening Ties: The UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement** The recent collaborative event held under the auspices of the UK-Japan Comprehensive…
Statutory guidance: Reference Documents for The Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
**Navigating the UKâs Preferential Tariffs and Rules of Origin Post-Brexit** As the UK continues to forge its own path following…
Notice: Notices made under s32A of the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018
### Understanding Notices with Legal Force Under Section 32A of the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 In the realm of…
Actions to take when the cyber threat is heightened
When organisations might face a greater threat, and the steps to take to improve security.
Consumer Scotland super-complaint application
**Title: The Role of Super-Complaints: Consumer Scotland’s Application Under the Enterprise Act 2002** In recent years, the landscape of consumer…
Accredited official statistics: Building materials and components statistics: July 2025
**Title: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Construction Sector: July 2025 Insights** The construction sector plays a pivotal role in any…
Opt-out collective actions regime review: call for evidence
**Title: Enhancing Accessibility in Competition Law: A Call for Evidence on the Opt-Out Collective Actions Regime** In the complex landscape…
Guidance: Open general export licence (export after exhibition or demonstration: military goods)
### Understanding Licences for the Export of Temporarily Imported Military Goods in the UK In an increasingly interconnected global landscape,…
Guidance: Open general export licence (export after exhibition: dual-use items)
**Navigating the Complexities of Export Licences for Dual-Use Items in the UK** In an increasingly interconnected world, the regulation of…
Cyber Assessment Framework v4.0 released in response to growing threat
Updates to the CAF helps providers of essential services to better manage their cyber risks.
Cyber Assessment Framework v4.0 released in response to growing threat
Updates to the CAF helps providers of essential services to better manage their cyber risks.
Policy paper: Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan
**Title: The UKâs Commitment to Clean Energy: Fostering Investment, Growth, and Employment** As the world pivots towards sustainable practices and…
Policy paper: Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan
**Title: Advancing the Future: Investment and Growth in Advanced Manufacturing Under the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy** As the global economy…
The problems with patching
Applying patches may be a basic security principle, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to do in practice.
The security benefits of modern collaboration in the cloud
By exploiting cloud services, organisations no longer have to choose between âmore securityâ and âbetter usabilityâ.
The problems with forcing regular password expiry
Why the NCSC decided to advise against this long-established security guideline.
Smart devices: using them safely in your home
Many everyday items are now connected to the internet: we explain how to use them safely.
The cyber threat to Universities
Assessing the cyber security threat to UK Universities
Securing your devices
How to ensure your devices are as secure as possible.
International treaty: UK-India CETA Chapter 8: Trade in Services
**Title: Navigating Chapter 8 of the CETA: A New Dawn for UK-India Trade Relations** As the United Kingdom and India…
Guidance for businesses offering work to people coming from Ukraine
**Title: Navigating Employment Opportunities for Ukrainian Nationals in the UK** As the situation in Ukraine continues to evolve, many individuals…
Trade with Switzerland
**Navigating Import and Export Processes with Switzerland: A Comprehensive Guide** Switzerland, known for its robust economy and strategic location in…
What is an antivirus product? Do I need one?
Detect and prevent malicious software and viruses on your computer or laptop.
Accreditation and conformity assessment
**Title: Navigating the Uncertainties: Guidance for Business and Government Departments** In an ever-evolving landscape, both businesses and government departments find…
The UKâs National Quality Infrastructure
# Understanding the Core Components of the UK’s National Quality Infrastructure In an increasingly globalised marketplace, the assurance of quality…
Policy paper: National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage: Low Pay Commission remit 2025
# The Future of Wage Policy: Insights from the Low Pay Commission’s Mandate As we approach the determination of the…
Government moves to end discriminatory age bands and unfair pay
**Title: Progress on Living Wage: A Step Towards Fair Compensation for Workers** In a significant development for UK workers, the…
Active Cyber Defence (ACD) – the fourth year
The year four report covers 2020 and aims to highlight the achievements and efforts made by the Active Cyber Defence…
Active Cyber Defence (ACD) – The Third Year
The year three report covers 2019 and aims to highlight the achievements and efforts made by the Active Cyber Defence…
Mexico to bite into best of British pork in new ÂŁ19m deal
**Title: Unlocking Opportunities: Twelve UK Businesses Enter Mexico’s Thriving Market** In recent months, a significant milestone has been achieved for…
Guidance: Countering Russian sanctions evasion and circumvention
**Navigating Russian Sanctions Evasion: A Guide for UK Businesses** In the current geopolitical landscape, UK businesses must remain vigilant in…
Statutory guidance: UK subsidy control regime: statutory guidance
### Understanding Legal Obligations for Public Authorities When Awarding Subsidies In an increasingly interconnected and competitive environment, public authorities play…
Guidance: Subsidy control rules: key requirements for public authorities
### Understanding the UK Subsidy Control Rules: A Quick Guide for Public Authorities The introduction of the Subsidy Control Act…
Decision: CPTPP Article 25.3: scope of covered regulatory measures
**Understanding Regulatory Measures in the UK: A Comprehensive Overview** In recent years, the importance of regulatory measures within the United…
Research: Trade and investment factsheets: quality and methodology report
**Quality and Methodology Report for Trade and Investment Factsheets** In an increasingly interconnected global economy, accurate and reliable data regarding…
Official Statistics: Trade and investment factsheets (partner names beginning with T to V)
**The UK’s Trade and Investment Landscape: Focus on Partners Beginning with T, U, and V** As we navigate the complexities…
Decision: UK-Andean countries committee documents
**Title: Enhancing Collaboration: Decisions, Documents, and Meeting Minutes from UK-Andean Countries Committees** In an increasingly interconnected world, the importance of…
British steelmakers regain access to EU market
**Title: British Steelmakers Regain Access to EU Market: A New Era of Opportunities** In a significant development for the UK…
The logic behind three random words
Whilst not a password panacea, using ‘three random words’ is still better than enforcing arbitrary complexity requirements.
The future of Technology Assurance in the UK
Chris Ensor highlights some important elements of the NCSC’s new Technology Assurance strategy.
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