Standard voluntary code of conduct: executive search firms
Page summary:
The voluntary code of conduct for executive search firms lays out steps for search firms to follow across the search process.
Change made:
Updates have been made to the introduction, provisions 1, 2 and 5 of the code of conduct, and the ‘embedding and developing the code’ section.
Time updated:
2:04pm, 5 January 2026
Contracts for Difference, renewables obligation and small scale feed-in tariffs: apply for an exemption or compensation
Page summary:
How to apply for an exemption or compensation for a proportion of the indirect costs of funding the Contracts for Difference, renewables obligation and small scale feed-in tariffs.
Change made:
Document attachment ‘Exemption for the indirect costs of Contracts for Difference, the renewables obligation, and small scale feed-in-tariffs: application form (part 2) (updated April 2025) (Northern Ireland only)’ updated to January 2026 version. Document attachment ‘Exemption for the indirect costs of Contracts for Difference, the renewables obligation, and small scale feed-in-tariffs: application form (part 2) (updated April 2025)’ updated to January 2026 version.
Time updated:
4:01pm, 5 January 2026
People with significant control requirements
Page summary:
Guidance on people with signifiant control (PSC) for companies, UK Societas, limited liability partnerships (LLPs) and eligible Scottish partnerships.
Change made:
Draft statutory guidance for companies and limited liability partnerships marked as 2026 versions added to collection. They await approval by both Houses of Parliament. The existing guidance remains in force until approved.
Time updated:
4:57pm, 5 January 2026
Code of practice: industrial action ballots and notice to employers
Page summary:
Practical guidance to trade unions and employers to promote the improvement of industrial relations and good practice in the conduct of trade union industrial action ballots.
Change made:
Added explanation that this code of practice is in the process of being revised, but this version remains effective until 11.59pm on 17 February 2026.
Time updated:
4:51pm, 9 January 2026
