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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…
Statutory guidance: The Companies (Directors’ Remuneration and Audit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
**Navigating the Changes in Directors’ Remuneration Reporting Framework** In an ever-evolving regulatory landscape, the importance of clarity and efficiency in…
Guidance: Open general export licence oil and gas exploration: dual-use items
**Understanding Export Licences for Dual-Use Items in the Oil and Gas Industry** In the complex landscape of international trade, particularly…
Notice: Notice to exporters 2025/10: update to open general export licence
**Understanding the Updates to the Open General Export Licence for Oil and Gas Exploration: Dual-Use Items** In a dynamic global…
Notice: Trade remedies notices: countervailing duty on biodiesel from Argentina
**Understanding Trade Remedies: The Countervailing Duty on Argentine Biodiesel** In a significant move aimed at protecting the UK’s biofuel industry,…
UK-Ukraine TechBridge Industry Third Steering Board Communiqué
**Title: Strengthening Ties: The Recent Meeting of the UK-Ukraine TechBridge Industry Steering Board** On 20 March 2025, the Industry Steering…
UK-Ukraine TechBridge Industry Second Steering Board Communiqué
**Title: Strengthening Ties: Highlights from the UK-Ukraine TechBridge Steering Board Meeting** On 20 March 2025, the Industry Steering Board for…
Official Statistics: Trade and investment core statistics book
**Title: Monthly Overview of the UK’s Trade and Investment Landscape** In the dynamic realm of global commerce, the United Kingdom…
Official Statistics: UK trade in numbers
### Understanding the UK’s Trade and Investment Landscape: A Statistical Overview In an increasingly interconnected global economy, the United Kingdom’s…
Timelines for migration to post-quantum cryptography
Activities which organisations must carry out to migrate safely to post-quantum cryptography in the coming years.
SCADA ‘in the cloud’: new guidance for OT organisations
If migrating SCADA solutions to the cloud, cyber security must be a key consideration for operational technology organisations.
Notice: Trade remedies notice: provisional anti-dumping duty on certain engine oils and hydraulic fluids from Lithuania and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
**Title: Provisional Anti-Dumping Duties on Engine Oils and Hydraulic Fluids: A Strategic Move by the Secretary of State for Business…
Notice: Trade remedies notices: registration of imports of tin mill products originating from China
**Understanding Trade Remedies: The Latest Notices on Tin Mill Products from China** In recent weeks, the Secretary of State for…
Form: Contracts for Difference, renewables obligation and small scale feed-in tariffs: apply for an exemption or compensation
**Title: Navigating the Application for Exemption or Compensation in Renewable Energy Funding** In recent years, the transition to renewable energy…
Guidance: Open general export licence oil and gas exploration: dual-use items
**Navigating Dual-Use Exports in the Oil and Gas Industry: Understanding Licensing Requirements** In the dynamic and often complex realm of…
Notice: Notice to exporters 2025/09: update to open general export licence
**Title: Understanding the Updates to the Open General Export Licence for Oil and Gas Exploration: Dual-Use Items** The landscape of…
Building Web Check using PaaS
How Platform as a Service (PaaS) can make good security easier to achieve.
Paul Lee appointed as new Chair of UK Endorsement Board
**Title: Paul Lee Appointed as New Chair of the UK Endorsement Board** In a significant move to strengthen corporate governance…
Government secures raw materials to save British Steel
### Government Secures Raw Materials to Support British Steel In a significant move to bolster the struggling British Steel industry,…
Now is the time to generate growth together with India
**Title: UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue Secures £400m Trade and Investment Wins: A Boost for the British Economy** In a…
UK Government statement on denial of UK MP to enter Hong Kong
**Title: UK Government Responds to Denial of Entry for MP to Hong Kong** In a significant diplomatic incident, the UK…
Form: UK Emissions Trading Scheme and Carbon Price Support: apply for compensation
# Navigating Compensation Claims for Indirect Costs Under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme and Carbon Price Support Mechanism As businesses…
Government cuts price of everyday items and summer essentials
**Title: Economic Growth Boosted by Government Price Reductions on Essential Imports** In a strategic move aimed at stimulating economic growth,…
Government steps in to back British business in changing world
**Title: A New Era of Investment: Chancellor Unveils Multi-Billion-Pound Financing Initiative** In a bold move heralding a significant shift in…
Government cuts price of everyday items and summer essentials
**Title: Government Price Cuts on Essential Imports: A Strategy for Economic Growth** In recent weeks, the government has implemented a…
Government acts to save British steel production
**Urgent Government Action: A Vote on Emergency Powers to Save British Steel Production** In a decisive move to address the…
Business and Trade Secretary steel statement
**Title: Embracing Change: The Future of Business and Trade in the UK** In a recent address in the House of…
Policy paper: Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill
**Title: Safeguarding Steel: The Need for Draft Legislation to Protect the UK Steel Industry** The UK steel industry has been…
Update on Free Trade Agreement negotiations with South Korea
### Update on Round 4 of Free Trade Agreement Negotiations with South Korea As the fourth round of negotiations for…
Security and renewal at heart of plans for steel sector
**Title: Government Reiterates Commitment to British Steelmaking at Second Steel Council Meeting** Today, the Government hosted the second meeting of…
Guidance: UK Defence and Security Exports event and exhibition support
**Title: Preparing for 2025: Upcoming Events and Business Participation Support** As we look ahead to 2025, it is essential for…
Promotional material: Employment Rights Bill: factsheets
**Understanding the Employment Rights Bill: Key Measures for Enhanced Worker Protection** In recent months, the Employment Rights Bill has sparked…
Accredited official statistics: Building materials and components statistics: March 2025
**The Future of Construction: Insights and Statistics for March 2025** As we navigate through an evolving economic landscape, the construction…
Notice: Notice to exporters 2025/08: agreed compound settlement for breaches of export control
**Title: Navigating Compound Settlements: A New Chapter for UK Exporters** In recent developments, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has taken…
Multi-billion-pound investment secured as Universal theme park and resort set to be built in Bedford, bringing thousands of jobs
# A New Era for UK Tourism: Universal Theme Park and Resort in Bedford In a landmark decision that marks…
How to apply to the Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA) process
**Navigating the Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals Process: A Comprehensive Guide for Postmasters** The Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA) process is…
Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals process guidance and principles
### Navigating the Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals Process: Guidance and Principles In recent years, the Horizon Shortfall Scheme has provided…
New appeals process to provide independent assurance about Horizon redress awards
**Title: New Independent Appeals Process to Enhance Horizon Redress Awards for Postmasters** In a significant development for postmasters affected by…
Update on Free Trade Agreement negotiations with South Korea
**Title: Progress Report on Free Trade Agreement Negotiations with South Korea: Insights from Round 4** As the landscape of global…
Security and renewal at heart of plans for steel sector
### Security and Renewal at the Heart of Plans for the Steel Sector Today, the Government convened the second meeting…
Guidance: Employment Rights Bill: supporting documents
**Understanding the Employment Rights Bill: Key Supporting Documents** As the landscape of work continues to evolve rapidly, it becomes increasingly…
Import controls
### Navigating Import Controls: A Guide to Compliance In an increasingly interconnected world, the movement of goods across borders is…
Importing ‘relevant’ nuclear materials into the UK: licensing requirements
**Title: Navigating the Licensing Requirements for Importing Relevant Nuclear Materials into the UK** In an era where energy security and…
Guidance: Designated standards: gas appliances
**Understanding Designated Standards for Gas Appliances: A Comprehensive Guide** In the realm of gas appliances, adherence to designated standards is…
New online training helps board members to govern cyber risk
The NCSC’s CEO, Richard Horne on the new cyber governance resources giving Boards the tools they need to govern cyber…
Form: Contracts for Difference, renewables obligation and small scale feed-in tariffs: apply for an exemption or compensation
**Navigating Indirect Costs: Applying for Exemption or Compensation in Energy Funding** In the evolving landscape of energy generation, financial frameworks…
Refining the UK subsidy control regime
**Refining the UK Subsidy Control Regime: Seeking Stakeholder Insights** In the aftermath of the UK’s departure from the European Union,…
Cuts to red tape to make great British staycations cheaper
### Cuts to Red Tape: Making Great British Staycations More Affordable In recent years, the allure of staycations has gained…
Transparency data: Post Office Horizon financial redress data for 2025
# Transparency Data: Post Office Horizon Financial Redress for 2025 In 2025, a significant milestone is set to be reached…
Official Statistics: Trade and investment factsheets (partner names beginning with C to F)
**Trade and Investment: The UK’s Economic Relationships with Partners C to F** The United Kingdom, as a leading global economy,…
Official Statistics: Trade and investment factsheets (partner names beginning with G to I)
**Title: Trade and Investment Insights: A Closer Look at the UK’s Partnerships with G, H, and I** Trade and investment…
Policy paper: DBT-CMA joint statement on consumer protection
### Ensuring Consumer Protection: DBT-CMA Joint Statement on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act In the rapidly evolving landscape…
Guidance: Business payment practices and performance: reporting requirements
**Understanding Business Payment Practices and Performance Reporting Requirements** In an ever-evolving business landscape, understanding and adhering to payment practices and…
Manually calculate an employee’s Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay
**Understanding Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay: A Manual Calculation Guide** In the face of the unimaginable loss of a child, parents…
Manually calculate Statutory Neonatal Care Pay
**Title: A Guide to Manually Calculating Statutory Neonatal Care Pay** In the complex world of employment law, understanding employee entitlements…
How different employment types affect Statutory Neonatal Care Pay
**Understanding How Different Employment Types Affect Statutory Neonatal Care Pay** In today’s evolving workplace, understanding the nuances of employee rights…
Neonatal care leave and pay right for thousands of new parents
### New Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Rights for Parents of Neonatal Care Children In a significant advancement for parental…
Guidance: Impact assessment and options assessment calculator
**Title: Enhancing Policy Development through Effective Impact and Options Assessments** In the realm of policymaking, the ability to conduct thorough…
Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS): applying for financial redress
**Navigating Financial Redress: Your Guide to the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS)** In recent times, the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme…
Official Statistics: Trade and investment core statistics book
### Understanding the UK’s Trade and Investment Landscape: A Monthly Snapshot In the ever-evolving landscape of global economics, the United…
Official Statistics: UK trade in numbers
# A Snapshot of the UK’s Latest Trade and Investment Position In an ever-evolving global economy, understanding the dynamics of…
UK seeks business views on response to US tariffs
**UK Government Seeks Business Insights on Response to US Tariffs** The UK’s relationship with international trading partners has always been…
Guidance: Request for input on potential UK measures in response to US tariffs
**Title: Navigating Trade Challenges: Your Opportunity to Influence UK Responses to US Tariffs** In the intricate landscape of international trade,…
Statement by the Trade Secretary on US Tariffs
**Title: Business and Trade Secretary Addresses Parliament on Recent US Tariffs** In a recent address to Parliament, the Business and…
New guidance on securing HTTP-based APIs
Why it’s essential to secure your APIs to build trust with your customers and partners.
Government unlocks £10 billion private investment into the UK
**Title: Minister for Investment Signs Strategic Partnership to Unlock £10 Billion for UK Growth** In a significant move aimed at…
Statutory guidance: Reference Documents for The Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
# Navigating Preferential Trade Arrangements: Insights from the Customs Tariff Regulations 2020 In the wake of the UK’s departure from…
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