tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Blair McDougall MP2026-05-20T11:31:11+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fixed-sum-appeals-and-shortfall-evidence-processes-to-launch-for-postmasters-who-suffered-horizon-shortfalls2026-05-20T11:31:11+01:00Fixed sum appeals and Shortfall Evidence processes to launch for postmasters who suffered Horizon shortfallsNew appeals process to be set up for those who accepted fixed sum offers on the Horizon Shortfall Scheme.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/largest-crackdown-on-late-payments-in-over-25-years-as-landmark-bill-enters-parliament2026-05-19T00:01:05+01:00Largest crackdown on late payments in over 25 years as landmark Bill enters ParliamentMinisters announce the introduction of legislation to tackle late payments and protect small businesses.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/largest-ever-uk-business-delegation-to-the-us-launches-greater-together-los-angeles2026-05-18T21:04:00+01:00Largest ever UK business delegation to the US launches Greater Together Los AngelesThe Secretary of State for Culture, Lisa Nandy and Minister for Economic Transformation, Blair McDougall, will today lead a delegation of 250+ strong business and cultural leaders to the US to drive economic growth at a majo…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-businesses-celebrated-as-the-kings-awards-for-enterprise-mark-their-60th-anniversary2026-05-06T01:00:01+01:00British businesses celebrated as The King’s Awards for Enterprise mark their 60th anniversaryRecipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise announced, celebrating the achievements of outstanding businesses from across the UKtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/post-office-glo-scheme-to-close-following-successful-delivery2026-04-21T09:55:59+01:00Post Office GLO Scheme to close following successful deliveryThe Group Litigation Order (GLO) Compensation Scheme will close to new applications on 31 July 2026, with a view to the scheme concluding on 31 December 2026.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/reforms-to-make-it-easier-for-overseas-companies-to-move-to-the-uk2026-03-25T14:11:17+00:00Reforms to make it easier for overseas companies to move to the UKConsultation launched on corporate re-domicilationtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/time-to-pay-up-government-unveils-toughest-crackdown-on-late-payments-in-over-25-years2026-03-24T00:01:05+00:00Time to Pay Up: Government unveils toughest crackdown on late payments in over 25 yearsSmall businesses to be backed by new, stronger measures to tackle late payments.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/minister-blair-mcdougall-letter-to-businesses-on-upcoming-late-payment-reforms-24-march-20262026-03-24T00:01:05+00:00Minister Blair McDougall - Letter to businesses on upcoming late payment reforms - 24 March 2026Letter from the Minister for Small Business and Economic Transformation to businesses, giving notification of changes to Government policy on late payments.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/horizon-family-members-redress-scheme-letters-from-the-minister-for-small-business-and-economic-transformation2026-03-19T15:35:12+00:00Horizon Family Members Redress Scheme: letters from the Minister for Small Business and Economic TransformationLetters to Lost Chances and the Business and Trade Select Committee about the redress scheme for family members of postmasters affected by the Horizon scandal.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-redress-scheme-announced-for-horizon-scandal-family-members2026-03-19T10:54:51+00:00New redress scheme announced for Horizon scandal family membersNew redress scheme announced for relatives of postmasters affected by the Post Office Horizon scandaltag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dr-ros-rivaz-appointed-as-new-chair-of-companies-house2026-02-26T09:30:17+00:00Dr Ros Rivaz appointed as new Chair of Companies HouseMinisters confirm that Dr Ros Rivaz will take on the role from 1 March.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/minister-gives-stamp-of-approval-to-protecting-post-office-network2026-02-25T09:30:00+00:00Minister gives stamp of approval to protecting Post Office networkGovernment response to the Post Office Green Paper published today by Ministers, confirming that the minimum branch requirement will be maintained.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/scottish-co-operatives-take-centre-stage-in-drive-to-grow-sector2026-01-26T09:00:38+00:00Scottish co-operatives take centre stage in drive to grow sectorRoundtable held at historic New Lanark venue to hear experiences from co-operative and mutuals sector so government can support businesses to grow and thrivetag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/update-on-the-governments-plans-for-audit-reform-legislation2026-01-20T09:03:02+00:00Update on the Government’s plans for audit reform legislationLetter from the Minister for Small Business and Economic Transformation to the Chair of the Business and Trade Committee on the Government's plans for audit reform legislation.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-funding-to-help-small-businesses-cut-their-costs2025-12-11T00:00:00+00:00New funding to help small businesses cut their costsSmall businesses across the UK will benefit from new Government funding and support to help them invest in sustainability, to cut their operating costs and boost their business. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/industrial-strategy-advisory-council-launches-landmark-partnership-to-accelerate-uk-innovation-and-growth2025-12-03T11:00:03+00:00Industrial Strategy Advisory Council launches landmark partnership to accelerate UK innovation and growthThe Industrial Strategy Advisory Council (ISAC) has partnered with the University of Manchester to access its research and expertise and drive forward recommendations for the Government’s Industrial Strategy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/ministerial-letter-on-cyber-security-to-small-businesses2025-11-26T17:08:27+00:00Ministerial letter on cyber security to small businessesMinisters and the National Cyber Security Centre have written an open letter to small businesses and business representative organisations about cyber security.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-business-growth-service-roadshow-kicks-off-to-support-firms-in-the-north-east2025-11-20T00:00:00+00:00New Business Growth Service roadshow kicks off to support firms in the North EastSmall Businesses across the UK will benefit from a new support service, bringing together central, devolved, and local support in one place for the first time. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/victims-commissioner-on-post-office-horizon-redress2025-11-12T00:00:00+00:00Victims’ Commissioner on Post Office Horizon redressCorrespondence between the Department for Business and Trade and the Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales regarding Post Office Horizon redress schemes.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/redress-scheme-launches-in-next-step-towards-justice-for-capture-victims2025-10-29T00:00:00+00:00Redress scheme launches in next step towards justice for Capture victimsGovernment launches the Capture Redress Scheme for postmasters who suffered due to the Post Office's faulty accounting software.