Groups

The UK Multi-Stakeholder Forum for Open Government is a joint endeavour of civil society and government that works to promote the principles of transparency, accountability and public participation in an effort to ensure policy and implementation are well-informed.

This Group provides a forum for open dialogue between the British and Irish governments on civil nuclear policies and environmental protection.

…The Open Data User Group (ODUG) operated between 2012 and 2015. It gathered views of open data users/re-users to influence data releases for free through government’s Public Sector Transparency Board.…

The Health and Social Care Transparency Panel (HSCTP) advises on development of the government’s open data strategy from a health and social care sector perspective.…

The Joint Data and Analysis Centre (JDAC) in the Cabinet Office is dedicated to ensuring that government decisions are informed by the best available data and strategic analysis, drawn from across government, industry, international expertise, academia and open-source intelligence.

The Open Standards Board works with the Cabinet Office and is accountable for transparent selection and implementation of open standards.

The Open Standards Panel oversees the process to select open standards for software interoperability, data and document formats.

An open data group that supports the work of the Welfare Sector Transparency Board.…

Government Banking provides a shared banking service across central government and wider public sector customers.…

NCGI is the national lead for Geospatial Intelligence and defence lead for Open Source Intelligence.

…, an independent review into creating an open and honest reporting culture in the NHS, has now concluded.

This cross-government community is for anyone interested in public service applications of blockchain and wider distributed ledger technologies (DLT).…

Protecting public services and fighting economic crime.

COC advises the government and government agencies on whether substances are likely to cause cancer.…

NS&I Government Payment Services offers modern, secure and highly competitive banking and payment services across the public sector.

A group to review the rules for employment status across government and consider the possibility of moving towards agreed employment status principles.

Lord Dunlop was appointed on 4 July 2019 to produce an independent report into the UK Government’s Union capability.

…Government and non-government legal experts who advise the Advocate General on the strengths of Scotland's constitutional arrangements.…

A forum for the UK Government and Welsh Government to discuss employment, disability, social security, child maintenance and pensions issues.

The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a global drive to promote the open and accountable management of oil, gas and mineral resources. This group oversees its implementation in the UK.

This is a partnership between government, business and civil society, providing strategic leadership to support delivery of the government’s Clean Energy Superpower Mission.

The Government Digital Service (GDS) Advisory Board supported the digital and technology centre for government to transform and deliver quality public services.

The Local Net Zero Delivery Group has been established to bring together central government ministers and senior local government representatives to support local government to drive forward net zero action at the local level. …

The Nuclear Development Forum (NDF), comprising of government and nuclear industry stakeholders, advised government on building investment in new nuclear power.

…The group brings together government departments, criminal justice agencies and key stakeholders to provide expert advice and challenge to government.…

From April 2018 the advice, guidance and access to capability to recover from a CBRN and major hazmat incident is provided from Defra’s CBRN Emergencies team and the GDS branding ended.

Advises government on how to increase access to research data.

The MHRA Innovation Office is open to ideas for innovative medicines, medical devices and manufacturing processes. It provides free and confidential expert regulatory information, advice and guidance to organisations of all backgrounds and sizes based nationally or internationally.

Common Technology Services (CTS) supports government digital transformation by designing IT solutions that meet cross government technology needs, enabling collaboration and cost savings.…

…This will strengthen the UK’s position as a global business hub and an open, competitive free-market economy.

The Regulation Directorate leads the regulatory reform agenda across government.…

The Food and Drink Sector Council is a formal industry partnership with government.…

The Department for International Trade (DIT) Strategic Relations Team have a coordination role across government to encourage better communication between the various departments in government and businesses.

To provide a forum in which HMRC and representatives of the sports sector their advisers and other interested bodies can discuss and review in a frank and open manner the operation of the Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASC) scheme. This has now closed.…

An HMRC-sponsored forum that enables HMRC and people representing the charity sector, tax advisers, accountancy professionals, law societies and others to discuss and review, frankly and openly, tax issues that affect charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs).

The forum provides for an open dialogue between HMRC and representative bodies on a range of policy, operational and process issues relating to tax and employment-related securities (ERS).…

An HMRC-sponsored forum, the Employment-Related Securities (ERS) Forum was formed to facilitate an open dialogue between HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and representative bodies on a range of operational, product and process issues relating to tax and employment-related shares and securities…

The Forestry Commission is both a government department and a statutory body with a board of Commissioners.

The Creative Industries Council is a joint forum between the creative industries and government.…

Lead Ministers for Disability represent the interests of disabled people, and champion disability inclusion and accessibility across each government department, as they drive forward progress on the government’s manifesto commitments and 5 missions.

The transport employment and skills taskforce (TEST) is a partnership between industry and government.…

…This will involve a series of open and transparent working groups (there will be separate working groups for Capacity Market and for CfD), with representation from all parties involved in ensuring system readiness, including DECC and its delivery partners, generators and suppliers.…

The Naming and Approvals Committee (NAC) manages requests for government domain names.…

The Commonhold Council was established to advise the government on the implementation of a reformed commonhold regime.

Advising on how civil society can work in partnership with the Welsh Government.…

Most government departments have a Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) to provide scientific advice.

The Privacy and Inclusion Advisory Forum (PIAF) advises the Government Digital Service (GDS) on privacy and inclusion matters related to the development of the new cross-government single sign on and digital identity assurance system.

The Heritage Council will support government in the implementation of heritage policy in England and bring the sector’s issues, challenges and opportunities to the attention of government such as planning, environmental protection, social and economic development, education, health and…

Government established the CCUS Cost Challenge Taskforce to provide advice on the steps needed to reduce the cost of deploying carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) in the UK. The Taskforce reported to government in July 2018.

The working group is tasked with advising government on a new regulatory framework for property agents.…

The Financial Reporting Advisory Board promotes the highest possible standards in financial reporting by the government.

The Natural Capital Committee advised the government on natural capital, such as ecosystems, soils, freshwaters, and oceans.

Strengthening the use of social and behavioural science evidence for emergency preparedness and response across government.

The Joint Maritime Security Centre (JMSC) is the UK government’s centre of excellence for maritime security.…

…The board assesses the impact that changes to government policy will have on schools' information management systems.…

…These meetings provide the opportunity to hear the views and concerns of Sikhs so that they can be taken forward across government. They also allow officials to share key government policy messages and developments that are of particular relevance to Sikhs.

The forum is intended to be the primary regular channel to contribute to government thinking on priorities and performance of roads.

The Freight Council is a cross-modal freight forum to drive collaboration between government and the freight sector.

The Marine Energy Programme Board (MEPB) makes recommendations to the government on priorities for the Marine Energy Programme.…

The Animal Sentience Committee considers how central government policy decisions take account of animal welfare.

The focal point in the UK Ministry of Defence for international Government to Government (G2G) requests for support in the management of the threats and risks from conventional munitions, improvised explosive devices (IED) and Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear-Explosive Ordnance…

The government is committed to ensuring that the system for testing construction products is effective and inspires public and market confidence. …

The National Careers Council advised the government on improving careers provision for young people and adults in England.

The Digital Economy Council brings government and the tech community together to implement the UK Digital Strategy.…

The UK Expert Committee on Pesticides (ECP) provides independent, impartial advice to the government on the science relating to pesticides.

The group will help the government to implement an integrated multi-agency approach to safeguarding, child protection and family help.

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) is an expert scientific advisory committee which advises the UK government on vaccination and immunisation matters.

The Women’s Business Council (WBC) is a government-backed, business-led group that reports to the Minister for Women and Equalities.

The Cyber and Domains Protection team helps to protect critical government services that depend on the security of the .gov.uk domain.

The Health Visiting Taskforce supports the government’s plans to develop a new health visiting service across England.

The Maritime Council is a forum to drive collaboration between government and the maritime sector to meet future challenges and opportunities.

A group of female energy consumers who advise the government on ways to influence public opinion on the Green Deal.

The forum brings together disability organisations and government to discuss how disabled people can fulfil their potential.…

The Net Zero Innovation Board provides strategic oversight of government funding of net zero innovation programmes.

The Employment and Payroll Group is HMRC’s principal forum for HMRC, and other government departments, to engage with the employment and payroll community.…

“Building long-term partnerships between business and government to tackle the UK’s biggest social and economic challenges.”

PILOT (formerly the Oil and Gas Taskforce) facilitated the partnership between the UK oil and gas industry, and government.

The Circular Economy Taskforce is an independent expert advisory group established in November 2024 to support the government in creating a circular economy strategy for England.

SACN provides independent advice on nutrition and related health matters to the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and other UK government organisations.

PCGN advises the British government on policies and procedures for the proper writing of geographical names for places and features outside the UK.

HQ SJC(UK) coordinates the Armed Forces’ contribution to UK resilience operations in support of other government departments.…

Brings government together with key strategic skills bodies and organisations interested in nuclear skills sharing across the industry.

The FASS programme helps government to respond effectively to threats against the aviation industry through the use of innovative technology.

The Expert Committee on Pesticide Residues in Food (PRiF) provides independent advice to the government on the monitoring of pesticide residues in food.

The Judicial Pension Board (JPB) is responsible for helping the Lord Chancellor to manage and govern the Judicial Pension Schemes (JPS).…

The taskforce engages with, challenges and promotes the policy development work of government in supporting the creation and development of Public Service Mutuals.

The AI Council was an independent expert committee that provided advice to Government, and high-level leadership of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem.

The Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Task Force is chaired by Andrew Jamieson, Chair of RenewableUK, and involves industry, government and the Crown Estate.…

Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants (COMEAP) advises the government on all matters concerning the health effects of air pollutants.

A joint industry and government-led board composed of employers, small businesses and representative organisations from across the visitor economy.

The Tourism Industry Council is a collaboration between government and the tourism industry focusing on improving the tourism sector and the visitor economy as a whole.

The group has been established to help the government set national direction for practice in local authority children’s social care.

The Telecoms Supply Chain Diversification (TSCD) Advisory Council is a non-statutory advisory committee of independent members set up to provide advice to the government.…

The PSN is the government’s high-performance network, which helps public sector organisations work together, reduce duplication and share resources.…

…The Solar Taskforce has been established to drive forward the actions needed to meet the government's ambition to achieve clean power by 2030.…

The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) Rural Housing Advisory Group advises us and the government on the provision of affordable rural housing.

The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) provides scientific and technical advice to support government decision makers during emergencies.

The review of choice in end of life care will advise the government on how to expand choice to improve end of life care for adults.

…The Race Equality Engagement Group is partnering with ethnic minority communities and others to help shape the government's work promoting race equality.…

The Data Steering Group has strategic oversight of the use and management of government’s data, both inside and outside the public sector.…

The Scottish Income Tax Board is a joint enterprise between the Scottish Government and HMRC to oversee the administration of Scottish Income Tax.…

The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) provides scientific and technical advice to support government decision makers during emergencies.

Part of Strategic Command, Defence Intelligence (DI) empowers decision makers in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and UK government by providing intelligence products and assessments.

The UK Agriculture Market Monitoring Group reviews and analyses market information from government and industry for the main agricultural sectors in the UK.…

The New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG) advises the government on the threat posed by new and emerging respiratory viruses.

The Darwin Initiative is a UK government grants scheme for biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction activities in eligible low and middle income countries.…

The Nanotechnology Strategy Forum (NSF) promotes discussion between government and key stakeholders in order to support the development of nanotechnology industries in the UK.

The Cycle Proofing Working Group advises the Department for Transport, public bodies, government departments and devolved agencies on cycle proofing policy.

The commission was an independent body that advised government on how to promote and increase the use of high-quality design for new build homes and neighbourhoods.

The UK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum (UKCSF) enables discussion between stakeholders, government and regulators in support of effective chemicals and waste management.…

The Williams Rail Review was set up to recommend the most appropriate organisational and commercial frameworks to deliver the government’s vision for UK rail.

The Hospitality Sector Council is a collaboration between government and the hospitality sector, which aims to co-create solutions and to support the delivery of the hospitality strategy.

The Animal Health Surveillance Governance Board (AHSGB) advises Defra and the Welsh Government on animal health scanning surveillance in England and Wales.…

Government appointed an independent Older People’s Housing Taskforce to look at options for the provision of greater choice, quality and security of housing for older people.

…The Regional Stakeholder Network (RSN) helps to ensure disabled people's views and voices across the regions of England are at the heart of what this government does.…

The International Data Transfers Expert Council has been convened to provide independent perspectives and advice on government international data transfers policy.

…The Board of Women’s Sport brings together experts, academics and national governing bodies to look at existing and future opportunities to support women's sport.…

The Industrial Strategy Council provided an impartial and expert evaluation of the UK government’s progress in delivering the aims of the 2017 Industrial Strategy and its impact on the economy.

The Community Energy Contact Group provides a dedicated forum for community groups to engage with central government on a range of issues which impact the sector.…

The Local Net Zero Forum brought together national and local government on a regular basis to discuss policy and delivery options on net zero.

The Privacy and Consumer Advisory Group (PCAG) advises the government on how to provide users with a simple, trusted and secure means of accessing public services.…

The Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has convened the owners of the local government governance and accountability framework to form the Local Authority Governance and Accountability Framework Review Panel.…

The Levelling Up Advisory Council was an expert body that provided the government with independent research and advice to inform the design and delivery of levelling up policy.

…and the Cabinet Office Minister for Government Policy.…

The Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has convened the owners of the local government governance and accountability framework to form the Local Authority Governance and Accountability Framework Review Panel.…

The MMTSG brings together government and the medical technologies and diagnostics industry to promote a strong and profitable UK based medical technologies and diagnostics sector.…

Industry and government collaboration on creating and delivering a Future of Flight Plan to maximise the benefits of Future of Flight technologies while ensuring their emergence is safe and secure.

The government is working with Ofgem, Innovate UK and other industry stakeholders to implement the vision of the Energy Data Taskforce through the Modernising Energy Data programme.…

The Pharmacy and Public Health Forum provides leadership for the development, implementation and evaluation of public health practice for pharmacy in the government’s drive to improve the public’s health.

SPI-M-O is a sub-group of SAGE that gives expert advice to the UK government on COVID-19 based on infectious disease modelling and epidemiology.…

The Nuclear Industry Council (NIC) is a joint forum between the nuclear industry and government and its primary role is to provide strategic leadership to the nuclear industry.…

The E-infrastructure Leadership Council (ELC) advised government on all aspects of e-infrastructure including networks, data stores, computers, software and skills.

The Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group has been established to develop practical and achievable actions for industry, government, or the regulator, to improve aviation accessibility.

The Digital Advisory Board (DAB) provided independent advice to the Government Digital and Data function. The board retired in July 2024 following the General Election.…

…CSLN aims to improve language capability across government, with 41 language groups offering conversation sessions, speaker events and network socials, as well as offering members the opportunity to put their language skills to use on government projects, or by helping charities.

…A new working group has been established to provide government with a working definition of Anti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia which is reflective of a wide range of perspectives and priorities of British Muslims.…

The Advisory Committee on Antimicrobial Prescribing, Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection (APRHAI) provides practical and scientific advice to the government on minimising the risk of healthcare associated infections.…

AWC advises the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Scottish and Welsh Governments on the welfare of animals. This includes farmed, companion and wild animals kept by people.

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) works between industry and government to identify and deliver actions supporting UK construction in building greater efficiency, skills and growth.

The Moral and Ethical Advisory Group (MEAG) provided independent advice to the UK government on moral, ethical and faith considerations on health and social care related issues.

Organises stakeholder meetings with NGOs, government and nuclear regulatory stakeholders to address issues of NGOs regarding new build nuclear reactors and nuclear waste management.…

The National Security Council (NSC) is the main forum for collective discussion of the government’s objectives for national security and about how best to deliver them in the current financial climate.…

Government is working with the off grid industry towards phasing out installation of high carbon fossil fuel heating in buildings off the gas grid in the 2020s.…

The H2PMT is a joint government-industry initiative aimed at setting out an ambitious industrial policy for the UK manufacturing of hydrogen propulsion systems across transport modes.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government are forming a stakeholder Working Group to inform the content of our consultation on electrical safety in the social rented homes sector.

A working group of the Tourism Industry Council, set up to provide a sounding board for the government on the best way to help grow the business events industry across the UK.

The taskforce ensures the delivery of 2 packages of support that the government has put in place for the care sector, the social care action plan and the care home support package.…

…The Ministerial Advisory Group brings together individuals and organisations with a specific interest in the cross government mental health strategy 'No Health Without Mental Health' and how it is delivered.…

The Standing Commission on Carers was an independent advisory body providing expert advice to ministers and the Carers Strategy Cross Government Board on progress in delivering the national carers strategy.…

The Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) is a consultative body which enables the government to hear from those most affected by the operation of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

The Research Advisory Group (RAG) provides strategic guidance, rapid insights, and independent challenge to support UK government aims to eradicate global poverty and research and development objectives.…

The Secretary of State has established a workload reduction taskforce to support the government’s ambition to reduce teachers’ and leaders’ working hours by 5 hours a week within 3 years.

The Digital Transformation Portfolio sets out how the government and national health and care organisations aim to use information technology to improve health and social care services in England.

The Bovine TB Partnership contributes to setting strategic direction for the government’s bovine tuberculosis (bTB) eradication programme and plays a key role in co-designing new policies and communications.

The Online Advertising Taskforce brings together representatives from government and the online advertising sector to work in collaboration to address illegal harms and the protection of children in relation to online advertising.…

The group, is the forum through which regional digital infrastructure leads will provide recommendations to the government on how it can support their digital connectivity ambitions and support adoption at a local level.

The group, representing the main users of water in and from rivers, lakes and aquifers, advises the UK and Welsh governments on proposals for the reform of the water abstraction management system in England and Wales.…

The National Physical Activity Taskforce (NPAT) brings together government departments, the sport sector and independent experts to deliver coordinated and innovative policy that will help encourage people to get active.…

…The Ethnic Minority Employment Stakeholder Group (EMESG) advises government on actions it might take to make sure ethnic minorities don't face disproportionate barriers to achievement in the labour market.…

The One Login Inclusion and Privacy Advisory Group (OLIPAG) advised the Government Digital Service’s GOV.UK One Login programme on inclusion, privacy, data usage, equality and digital identity.

…The DSA does this by establishing standards to make it easier and more effective to share and use data across government.

The Action Group on Cross Border Remittances brings together participants from industry, government, regulators, and international partners improve dialogue and trust between stakeholders in the UK remittance market.…

The Space Leadership Council is the forum through which the space sector engages with government and has been a significant contributor to the success of UK space policy since it was first established in 2010.

…It aims to enhance collaboration and coordination between government and regulators.…

The Expert Advisory Panel includes experts from industry, academia and the transport sector and provides independent advice on the government’s CAVPASS (Connected and Automated Vehicles Process for Assuring Safety and Security) programme.…

The Joint Security and Resilience Centre (JSaRC) has been established to help the government and UK security sector suppliers work more closely – making it quicker and simpler to bring customers and solutions together.…

The Civil Service HR (CSHR) function encompasses all the civil servants working in Human Resources and Learning and Development across all government departments, agencies and non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs).…

The Government has a duty under the Energy Act 2011 to enact legislation on energy-related issues in the PRS, and has decided to set up 2 working groups to advise on this complex but important matter.

The Net Zero Buildings Council (NZBC) is a dynamic partnership between the government, industry and third sector which focuses on the delivery and implementation of key objectives within the Heat and Buildings and Net Zero Strategies.

The Panel of Technical Experts (PTE) is an advisory group of independent consultants who were appointed by government to perform a specific and technical function as part of the first Electricity Market Reform delivery plan process.

The Government has a duty under the Energy Act 2011 to enact legislation on energy-related issues in the PRS, and has decided to set up 2 working groups to advise on this complex but important matter.

The Regulatory Horizons Council (RHC) is an independent expert committee that identifies the implications of technological innovation, and provides government with impartial, expert advice on the regulatory reform required to support its rapid and safe introduction.

The Retail Energy Efficiency Taskforce is a Government–Industry body set up to explore the barriers to greater energy efficiency and to help spread best practice of leaders in energy efficiency to other retailers in the sector.…

…The Veterans Advisory Board provides advice, challenge and diversity of thought to the government on veterans issues, including supporting the delivery of the Strategy for Our Veterans. It is chaired by Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Johnny Mercer MP.…

The Aviation Council brings together industry and government to support the delivery and implementation of commitments set out in the Flightpath to the Future and to ensure that the UK retains one of the strongest and most successful aviation sectors in the world.

The group will work to improve outcomes for children who are in complex situations and are currently, or at risk of, being deprived of their liberty, by ensuring that there is an aligned cross-government approach to commissioning and delivering the best possible models care.

The UK Investment Council aimed to enhance UK inward investment and informed the UK’s independent trade policy by providing a forum for global investors to offer high-level advice to DBT ministers and wider government.

…The mission will continue through the Modernisation & Reform Champions, the Government Skills & Curriculum Unit and Places for Growth.…

The UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) was a group of more than 200 organisations drawn from across government, industry, law, academia and charity sectors that work in partnership to help keep children safe online.…

The Strategic Trade Advisory Group (STAG) provided a forum for high-level strategic discussions between government, and stakeholders representing a cross-section of interests from all parts of the UK on trade policy matters.

The Business Ambassadors were business leaders who worked with the government to promote the UK’s excellence internationally, including highlighting trade and investment opportunities for UK businesses, and working to help secure inward investment to the UK.

ZEC advises the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Scottish, Northern Irish, and Welsh Governments on zoo matters. This includes animal welfare, conservation, education, scientific research and public safety in zoos.…

The review, which has now concluded, advised the government on the health impact of potential ethnic and other biases in medical devices and made recommendations for more equitable solutions. The final report was published on 11 March 2024.

The Crown Premises Fire Safety Inspectorate (CPFSI) enforces the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in government buildings, Parliament and other Crown premises, excluding Ministry of Defence buildings who have their own Inspectorate.

…LSD works with colleagues throughout the Insolvency Service, DBT, the Government Legal Profession (previously called Government Legal Service) and across the public and private sectors to achieve appropriate enforcement activity to deter financial wrongdoing and to support the DBT Industrial…

The Panel advised government on the future direction of forestry and woodland policy in England, and on the role of the Forestry Commission in implementing it. The Panel published its Final Report on 4 July 2012 and has now completed its work

Provides advice to the Department of Health, on behalf of the National Quality Board, about strategic priorities for quality information in healthcare, quality information issues where action is required at national level and implementation of the government’s information strategy.

…The FPN also proactively recommends priority ideas, and looks across government for opportunities to collaborate, join up policy thinking and use the latest tools and techniques.…

The role of the taskforce is to oversee the development and publication of an ambitious cross-government child poverty strategy to reduce and alleviate child poverty.…

The National Committee for the Safety of Journalists brings together representatives from government, journalism, policing, prosecution services and civil society to work in collaboration to make sure journalists in the UK are able to operate free from threats and violence.

Since 2010, the Financial Secretary, David Gauke MP has chaired the Business Forum on Tax and Competitiveness, meeting biannually with business leaders to discuss ways in which the Government can improve the competitiveness of the UK tax system.

The UK Border Expert Advisory Group (EAG), established in September 2021, has been set up to provide external challenge to the government on border design, acting as a ‘critical friend’ with a unique insight as to how proposals impact users.

The New Towns Taskforce is an independent expert advisory panel established in September 2024 to support the government to deliver the next generation of new towns.…

…The NSO oversees all of the Government's interests in UK shipbuilding, supports growth in the sector, and works with industry to improve productivity and competitiveness.…

The Digital Economy Council is a non-statutory advisory committee of independent members set up to provide advice to the government. Its purpose is to harness the expertise of industry and the wider tech community to develop a world-leading digital economy that works for everyone.…

The Acceleration Unit’s mission is to speed-up the delivery of transport infrastructure projects and the implementation of policy initiatives and programmes to deliver against the government’s agenda to build back better, greener and faster from COVID-19, level up the UK and decarbonise…

…Ahead of the end of the government roadmap on 19 July 2021, the eleventh and final meeting was held on 15 July 2021.

The Green Economy Council brings together business leaders from a cross-section of industries and sectors, including Ford, Centrica and IBM, to advise government on green and green growth policies such as infrastructure, innovation and investment.…

The Major Projects Authority (MPA) works with HM Treasury and other government departments to provide independent assurance on major projects. It also supports colleagues across departments to build skills and improve the way we manage and deliver projects.…

Radically increasing onshore wind deployment by 2030 to help Britain become a clean energy superpower is one of government’s core missions.…

…The Working Group was the government’s main forum for discussing issues of concern with Muslim stakeholders and the communities whose interests they represent and convey. It played a valuable role in both disseminating and providing feedback on key policy messages and approaches.…

…The Government accepted and is committed to fully implementing all of the Review’s recommendations.…

The Board of Trade is one of the government’s flagship advisory bodies on trade and the economy.…

A steering board has been established to govern and oversee the work of the Media Literacy Taskforce, which will take a coordinated approach to tackling challenges in the media literacy sector, extending the reach of media literacy education to citizens who are currently disengaged or…

The Agile Nations is an inter-governmental regulatory cooperation network designed to foster co-operation on innovative regulatory practice between participating governments.…

The Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Cost Reduction Task Force was set up in spring 2012 to advise the government and industry on the steps needed to reduce the cost of CCS, so that it could compete with other low carbon technologies in the 2020s.…

The Jet Zero Council (JZC) is a partnership between industry, academia and government to bring together ministers and chief executive officer-level stakeholders, with the aim of delivering at least 10% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the UK fuel mix by 2030 and zero emission transatlantic…

The Electricity Networks Strategy Group (ENSG) was a high level forum which brought together key stakeholders in electricity networks that work together to support government in meeting the long-term energy challenges of tackling climate change and ensuring secure, clean and affordable…

…formed of 9 Parliamentarians drawn from both the House of Lords and the House of Commons, and appointed by the Prime Minister to examine the policy, administration and expenditure of the intelligence and security agencies: the Security Service, the Secret Intelligence Service and the Government…

We are the Official Service for aquatic animal health in England and Wales, responsible, on behalf of Defra and the Welsh Government (WG), for fish and shellfish health matters.…

…The council sat seven times from January 2023 to June 2024, bringing UK government, devolved administrations, industry bodies and businesses together with a focus on boosting exports.

The Spaceflight Safety and Regulatory Council (SSRC) is a partnership between industry and government bringing together ministers and senior-level stakeholders to ensure the UK’s commercial spaceflight regulations effectively support the growing UK spaceflight market and contribute to…

…DST sets overall direction for S&T, shapes policy to maximise its impact, and sets priorities for international, cross-government and academic engagement and manages the interface with all S&T customers.…

The Ministerial Industry Strategy Group (MISG) brings together government and the bio-pharmaceutical industry. The purpose of the group is to jointly consider how to promote a strong and profitable UK-based bio-pharmaceutical industry.…

Between 2003 and 2012 the Consumer Expert Group advised government on consumer issues relating to the Digital Television Switchover and from 2009 to 2013 the Group also examined the consumer impact of a Digital Radio Switchover.…

On 21 July 2020, the government published its ten-year tax administration strategy that sets out the approach to HMRC realising its vision to be a trusted, modern tax and customs department. …