tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/policy-papers-and-consultations Policy papers and consultations from Department for Business and Trade (DBT) 2026-05-28T09:30:10+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/summary-of-stakeholder-roundtables-on-unfair-dismissal-changes 2026-05-28T09:30:10+01:00 Summary of stakeholder roundtables on unfair dismissal changes Overview of feedback from stakeholders on the <mark>impacts</mark> of changes to unfair dismissal law under the Employment Rights Act 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/call-for-input-on-goods-for-cost-of-living-tariff-suspensions 2026-05-27T12:00:00+01:00 Call for input on goods for cost of living tariff suspensions We are seeking views on the tariff suspensions of agricultural goods, fertilisers, and kerosene to help mitigate the consumer <mark>impact</mark> of the conflict in the Middle East. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/uk-gulf-cooperation-council-gcc-trade-deal-conclusion-summary 2026-05-20T17:00:00+01:00 UK-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) trade deal: conclusion summary The conclusion summary explains the provisions and chapters in the UK-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) trade deal. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/fair-work-agency-enforcement-policy-statement 2026-05-19T11:20:23+01:00 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/uk-support-to-ukraine-factsheet 2026-05-12T11:38:14+01:00 UK support to Ukraine: factsheet This factsheet summarises how the UK is supporting Ukraine following the Russian invasion. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/invest-2035-the-uks-modern-industrial-strategy 2026-05-08T09:30:04+01:00 Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy The industrial strategy is the UK government’s proposed 10-year plan for the economy. It aims to deliver the certainty and stability businesses need to invest in the high-growth sectors and drive long-term economic growth. … tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/make-work-pay-improving-access-to-flexible-working 2026-04-20T12:11:43+01:00 Make Work Pay: improving access to flexible working We are seeking views on a new process for employers to follow when handling flexible working requests, as well as insights on flexible working practices more broadly. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/british-industrial-competitiveness-scheme-consultation-on-scheme-eligibility-and-approach 2026-04-16T09:00:08+01:00 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/industrial-strategy-quarterly-update-january-to-march-2026 2026-04-09T18:00:03+01:00 Industrial Strategy quarterly update: January to March 2026 An update on delivery of commitments in the Industrial Strategy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/call-for-input-on-potential-powers-to-protect-the-uk-from-adverse-economic-pressure 2026-04-09T12:00:09+01:00 Call for input on potential powers to protect the UK from adverse economic pressure This call for input seeks views on whether the UK government should develop new powers to protect the UK from acts of adverse economic pressure. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/industrial-strategy-quarterly-update-october-to-december-2025 2026-04-09T11:02:21+01:00 Industrial Strategy quarterly update: October to December 2025 An update on delivery of commitments in the Industrial Strategy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/strategic-steer-to-the-fair-work-agency 2026-04-07T09:30:00+01:00 Strategic steer to the Fair Work Agency Sets out the government’s expectations for the Fair Work Agency (FWA) in 2026 to 2027. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-implementation-of-the-new-subscription-contracts-regime 2026-04-02T09:30:04+01:00 Consultation on the implementation of the new subscription contracts regime We are seeking views on our legislative proposals for subscription contracts between traders and consumers. This consultation will inform secondary legislation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/product-safety-and-metrology-regulatory-changes-ukca-and-ce-regimes 2026-03-31T14:46:10+01:00 Product safety and metrology regulatory changes: UKCA and CE regimes Read more about changes to the overarching regulatory regime for product safety and metrology, following the UK’s exit from the European Union. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/product-regulation-fire-safety-of-domestic-upholstered-furniture 2026-03-31T12:04:38+01:00 Product regulation: fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture We are seeking final views on the comprehensive reform of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/product-regulation-the-uks-new-product-safety-framework 2026-03-31T12:04:24+01:00 Product regulation: the UK’s new product safety framework We are seeking views from businesses, consumer groups and all other interested stakeholders on a new, modernised and enhanced core product safety framework. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/product-regulation-market-surveillance-and-enforcement-framework 2026-03-31T12:04:00+01:00 Product regulation: market surveillance and enforcement framework We are seeking views on proposed reforms to UK product regulation market surveillance and enforcement. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/calls-for-evidence/pan-euro-mediterranean-convention-on-rules-of-origin-pem 2026-03-26T10:00:02+00:00 Pan-Euro Mediterranean Convention on Rules of Origin (PEM) The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is seeking views on the potential <mark>impacts</mark> of UK accession to the Regional Convention on Pan-Euro Mediterranean Preferential Rules of Origin (PEM). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/late-payments-tackling-poor-payment-practices 2026-03-24T00:01:05+00:00 Late payments: tackling poor payment practices We are seeking views on legislative measures which address late, long and disputed business-to-business payments, and the use of retention clauses in construction contracts. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/steel-strategy 2026-03-20T11:51:08+00:00 Steel strategy Strategy document setting out the government’s approach to the steel sector.