Announcements and Calls for Evidence

Strategy for future retail payments infrastructure
The Payments Vision Delivery Committee has published its strategy to guide the development of future UK retail payments infrastructure in line with the government’s National Payments Vision.
First published.

Government partners with The King’s Trust and Idris Elba to unlock creative careers for young people
Hundreds of young people locked out of creative careers will get their chance as the government invests £500,000 to expand The King’s Trust delivery of Creative Futures in partnership with Elba Hope Foundation.
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Local communities set to benefit as new Office for the Impact Economy to partner with philanthropists, social investors and businesses
Government will partner with businesses, social investors and philanthropists to unlock billions of pounds worth of support for local people and communities and support national renewal.
First published.

Scottish Secretary: A new crusade on devolution within Scotland
It is time for a new crusade for devolution within Scotland, Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander will say today [Thursday 13 November].
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Voluntary Repayment Scheme for Bounce Back Loans: guide
These frequently asked questions (FAQs) provide information about the Voluntary Repayment Scheme for Bounce Back Loans.
First published.

Expressions of Interest for Northern Ireland Business Stakeholders Group
Expressions of Interest for the Northern Ireland Business Stakeholders Group on the Windsor Framework
Updated the deadline for receipt of applications, when candidate organisations will be contacted by and when the group is anticipated to convene.

Financial Inclusion Strategy
The Financial Inclusion Strategy sets out the government’s approach to improving financial inclusion for underserved groups across the UK.
First published.

Delivering the Energy Mission – progress to date and next steps
Speech by Energy Minister Michael Shanks to the Cornwall Insight annual energy conference 2025.
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Reforms to go further in phasing down of harmful greenhouse gases
Consultation launched on a more ambitious phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons commonly used in refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems
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Cyber Security

Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill: supporting documents
Supporting documents assessing the impact of the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill introduced to Parliament on 12 November 2025.
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Regulations, Compliance, Supply Chains, Procurement, and reporting requirements

Replacing animals in science strategy
The strategy will help create, test, and adopt alternative methods to animal testing so we can work towards phasing out the use of animals in all but exceptional circumstances.
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IP

Intellectual Property Office: One day workshop
Develop your knowledge and skills in IP at the one day training course.
New workshop dates: Birmingham (14 April 2026), Edinburgh (16 June 2026), Newcastle (13 October 2026) and London (9 March 2027) added.

Intellectual Property training course: IP Masterclass
Develop your knowledge and skills in IP such as trade marks, copyright, designs and patents with our IP masterclass training course.
New classroom dates: Belfast (19 to 20 May 2026), Leeds (8 to 9 July 2026), London (16 to 17 September 2026) and Birmingham (4 to 5 November 2026) added.

Intellectual Property Office fees to increase from April 2026
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is increasing fees for patents, trade marks and designs from 1 April 2026, subject to parliamentary approval.
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UK-China Intellectual Property Newsletter
At the end of every month we publish a newsletter covering recent intellectual property (IP) developments in China.
Updated UK-China IP Newsletter October 2025

Goods Movement

Get customs data for import and export declarations
Request reports based on your Customs Declaration Service import and export data.
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Designated land, sea and air ports for trading or moving CITES-listed endangered species
The designated land, sea and air ports for trading or moving CITES-listed endangered animals, plants or their parts and derivatives.
Added a new port to the list of CITES-designated points of entry and exit.

Notice to exporters 2025/29: the Export Control (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2025
The ECJU’s notice of the upcoming Statutory Instrument (SI): the Export Control (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2025.
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Trade, investment, and export support

UKEF strengthens sustainable exports on the eve of COP30
UK Export Finance announce new clean-growth initiatives ahead of global climate change summit.
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UK-Netherlands Innovation Partnership
An agreement signed by the UK and the Netherlands to enhance cooperation in innovation.
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Bond Support Scheme
Find out about the Bond Support Scheme – how it works, its benefits and how to apply.
RBS and Natwest contact details updated

Export Working Capital Scheme
Find out about our Export Working Capital Scheme: its benefits, eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Nat west and RBS contacts updated

UK and African business leaders arrive in Togo to create trade and investment deals
The event brings together delegations from ten African nations alongside leading UK companies and investors to advance partnerships that promote economic growth and jobs.
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The UK trade remedies investigations process
How the UK’s Trade Remedies Authority investigates whether trade remedy measures are needed to counteract unfair import practices.
Updated guidance on the purpose of hearings and requesting a hearing.

Sanctions

Who is subject to financial sanctions in the UK?
HM Treasury Notice, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida, 07/11/2025 added.
HM Treasury Notice, Counter-Terrorism (Domestic), 06/11/2025 added.

HMRC updates

Christmas crafters urged to check tax rules
Side hustlers selling festive items need to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online if earnings exceed £1,000 a year.
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Company expenses you can deduct before paying Corporation Tax
Find out if you can deduct some of the costs of running your company to work out its taxable profit.
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Skills, employment, and training

Sponsor a Global Business Mobility worker
Guidance for employers on how to sponsor a worker on the Global Business Mobility (GBM) routes.
The guidance has been updated to clarify the definition of ‘trading’ for the purposes of the UK Expansion Worker route, reflect the introduction of Part Suitability of the Immigration Rules.

Sponsor a Scale-up Worker
Guidance for employers on how to sponsor a worker on the Scale-up immigration route.
The guidance has been updated. A full list of changes can be found within the document.

Sustainability, Resources and Waste, including EPR (packaging)

Extended producer responsibility for packaging: register and pay the feeDetails of how organisations who are responsible under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging register with the environmental regulators, and the registration fees.
This update lists provisional fees for 2026.

Packaging waste: apply for registration and accreditation as a reprocessor or exporter
How to apply for mandatory registration and voluntary accreditation as a reprocessor or exporter of packaging waste – includes how to comply with requirements and technical information.
Clarified that to apply for registration and accreditation, you must already be actively recycling or exporting the material you’re applying for.

Summary logs for UK packaging waste: an overview
An introduction to the summary logs that reprocessors and exporters need to use to record packaging waste activity under Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging requirements.
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EPR for packaging: how local authority payments are calculated
Find out the methodology and procedure used to calculate payments to local authorities for Year 1 (2025 to 2026) and Year 2 (2026 to 2027).
The methodology and procedure for calculating Year 2 (2026 to 2027) payments has been added to this page.