New Government announcements

 What is Great British Energy and what does it mean for me?

Great British Energy will be a company owned by the British people, to deliver power back to the British people.

 

Energy Secretary convenes COP leaders past, present and future to offer UK support and leadership in responding to the climate crisis

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero met with COP leaders in London to discuss the need for greater urgency in tackling the climate crisis.

Goods movement and haulage

Imports, exports and EU trade of animals and animal products: topical issues

Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products.

Added declarations restricting the import of following sheep and goat commodities from Romania: untreated wool and hair, and fresh or chilled (untreated) skins and hides.

 

Carry out international road haulage

You no longer need to tell HMRC if you are attending an inland border facility.

 

Border controls for non-food products

Guidance for businesses on OPSS border controls.

Content updated, with the list of relevant routing codes streamlined.

 

Conformity Assessment

 

Approved manufacturers: conformity assessment

Apply to become or identify an approved manufacturer authorised to carry out conformity assessment. List of approved manufacturers updated.

 

 

Sanctions

 

UK sanctions

Information on UK sanctions currently in place and how to apply for the appropriate licences.

Added a link to subscribe to FCDO’s sanctions e-alerts.

 

International waste

International waste shipments: fee payment options

How to pay Environment Agency charges for international waste shipments (IWS) notifications.

Updated the section how to pay by credit or debit card, this is now done by email to enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk or you can call 03708 506 506.

 

Trade

 

World Trade Organization Joint Initiative on E-Commerce guidance

A guide on the World Trade Organization (WTO) Joint Initiative (JI) on E-Commerce.

First published.

 

Skills and apprenticeships

 

Adult skills fund: funding rates and formula 2024 to 2025

Details of the 2024 to 2025 funding system for the ESFA funded adult skills fund (ASF).

Version 3 of the adult skills fund – funding rates and formula guidance 2024 to 2025. This version incorporates amendments to the Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ) section to align with the latest ASF funding rules. Including new annexes to help you understand how each element of funding is claimed and recorded under each of the funding models.

 

Flexi-job apprenticeships using an approved agency

Information about flexi-job apprenticeships using approved agencies, in occupations that often use short-term contracts or other non-standard employment models.

Added The North East Apprenticeship Company (NEAC) to ‘Register of flexi-job apprenticeship agencies’.