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gov.uk · DBT
Accredited official statistics: Building materials and components statistics: September 2026
Provides information on selected building materials and contains monthly data on price indices, bricks, cement and concrete blocks; and quarterly data on sand and gravel, slate, concrete roofing tile…
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gov.uk · DBT
Transparency data: DBT: workforce management information August 2026
Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.
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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
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
Letting out a self-catering holiday home in England: rules and regulations
Regulations you need to follow when letting out a self-catering, short-term holiday home in England.
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gov.uk · DBT
Transparency data: DBT: Business appointment rules advice, April to June 2026
Summaries of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.
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gov.uk · DBT
Transparency data: Companies House purchase ledger spend 2026
Information about our purchase ledger spending in 2026.
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gov.uk · DBT
Transparency data: Companies House government procurement card (GPC) spending 2026
Information about our GPC spending in 2026.
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gov.uk · DBT
Guidance: Employment status and employment rights
Guidance on employment status for HR advisers, and to help individuals and businesses understand which employment rights apply to them.
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gov.uk · DBT
Guidance: General Trade Licence: Maritime Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) - Japan
The General Trade Licence for the maritime transport of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to Japan authorises UK businesses to carry out certain activities prohibited under Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Reg…
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gov.uk · DBT
Guidance: General Trade Licence: Maritime Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) - South Korea
The General Trade Licence for the maritime transport of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to South Korea authorises UK businesses to carry out certain activities prohibited under Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exi…
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gov.uk · DBT
Whistleblowing guidance for workers
Understand how to blow the whistle on wrongdoing and your rights as a whistleblower.
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gov.uk · DBT
Guidance: Distributing tips fairly: non-statutory guidance for employers
Non-statutory guidance for employers on how to follow the code of practice on the fair and transparent distribution of tips.
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gov.uk · DBT
Decision: UK's steel trade measure from 1 July 2026
Details about a new steel trade measure from 1 July 2026, which limits tariff-free steel import quota volumes.
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gov.uk · DBT
British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme: consultation on scheme eligibility and approach
We are seeking views on the proposed approach to the new British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) and how eligible businesses should be selected.
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gov.uk · DBT
Official Statistics: Business population estimates 2026
Annual business population estimates for the UK and regions in 2026.
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gov.uk · DBT
Notice: Notice to exporters 2026/20: updates to the End-User and Stockist Undertaking (EUSU) form and guidance
Notice to exporters advising on updates to the EUSU form and guidance
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gov.uk · DBT
Form: End-user and stockist undertaking (EUSU) form
Exporters must submit a completed end-user and stockist undertaking (EUSU) form when they apply for a standard individual export licence (SIEL) or a standard individual trade control licence (SITCL)
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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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