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gov.uk · DBT
Guidance: Capture Redress Scheme: independent panel and panel chair privacy notice
How the Capture Redress Scheme independent panel and the panel chair will process your personal data.
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gov.uk · DBT
Guidance: Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS): assessment framework
This assessment framework sets out how we will assess your claim if you request a detailed assessment under the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS).
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gov.uk · DBT
Guidance: Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS): legal cost framework
This framework sets out the legal costs we will cover for those applying for financial redress under the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS).
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gov.uk · DBT
Official Statistics: Trade and investment core statistics book
A monthly snapshot of the UK’s trade and investment position, summarising trade statistics produced by ONS, HMRC, DBT and others.
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gov.uk · DBT
Official Statistics: UK trade in numbers
A snapshot of the UK’s latest trade and investment position, summarising statistics produced by ONS, DBT, and UNCTAD
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gov.uk · DBT
Guidance: Advanced manufacturing expert evaluation panel: expression of interest
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) seeks to appoint 5 to 8 members to establish the advanced manufacturing expert evaluation panel.
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gov.uk · DBT
Zero hours contracts: guidance for employers
Guidance on zero hours contracts - includes information on how to use them, employment rights and alternatives.
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gov.uk · DBT
Guidance: List of Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs)
This list includes details of businesses and sole traders that have registered as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). This is also known as an authorised agent.
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gov.uk · DBT
Guidance: Ceased or suspended Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs)
This list includes details of businesses and sole traders that have had their ACSP status either suspended or ceased (removed).
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gov.uk · DBT
Transparency data: DBT: spending over £500, May 2026
Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.
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gov.uk · DBT
Companies House management information: April 2025 to March 2026
Management information tables for Companies House April 2025 to March 2026. Companies House publishes this information annually.
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gov.uk · DBT
Guidance: Critical Minerals Programme: Critical Minerals Accelerator
Funding to support UK-based projects that strengthen critical mineral supply chains and develop innovative capabilities across the critical minerals sector.
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gov.uk · DBT
Strategic export controls: licensing statistics
Export control licensing statistics compiled by the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU).
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gov.uk · DBT
Official Statistics: Strategic export controls: licensing statistics: 1 January to 31 March 2026
Export control licensing data for 1 January to 31 March 2026.
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gov.uk · DBT
Transparency data: DBT: spending over £25,000, June 2026
Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.
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gov.uk · DBT
Transparency data: Export Wins globally: April to June 2026 confirmed results
UK export deals, contracts, sales, or agreements resulting from export promotion support by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) confirmed in April to June 2026.
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gov.uk · DBT
New Creative Trade Forum to boost UK creative industries announced at Edinburgh International Festival
The Creative Trade Forum, a new partnership between government and industries to boost UK creative businesses, has been launched today in Edinburgh.
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gov.uk · DBT
Transparency data: DBT: workforce management information July 2026
Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.
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gov.uk · DBT
Policy paper: Fair Work Agency: enforcement policy statement
The regulatory tools and guiding structures utilised by the Fair Work Agency to enforce labour market legislation within its remit.
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gov.uk · DBT
Policy paper: Implementing the Plan to Make Work Pay and Employment Rights Act
The updated implementation timeline for the government’s Plan to Make Work Pay and the Employment Rights Act 2025.
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