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SPS Agreement: The EU-UK Strategic Partnership
Details of the SPS Agreement following the UK-EU Summit held 19 May 2025.
Scottish Business Rates 2026 Revaluation Guidance - May 2025
The HTA’s Advice Line which specialises in Scottish Business Rates has produced a briefing note on the revaluation process. The 2026 Revaluation commences in 11 months, on April 1 2026. The Assessor is currently preparing for the 2026 Revaluation and collating relevant information in order to draft the 2026 Revaluation Roll.
HTA response to the Plant Varieties and Seeds Framework for Precision Bred Plant Varieties consultation
You can read the HTA's response to the proposed changes to the Plant Varieties and Seeds Framework for Precision Bred Plant Varieties consultation here.
HTA Members Briefing on Martyn's Law April 2025
The HTA has produced a briefing on Martyn's Law. The legislation will impose requirements to certain premises and events to increase their preparedness.
HTA Briefing on the Spring Statement 2025
The HTA has produced a short briefing note on the OBR forecasts and announcements in the Chancellor's Spring Statement.
HTA response to the proposed changes to Plant Health Fees
You can read the HTA's response to the proposed changes to Plant Health Fees here.
HTA Member Template letter for Senedd Members
HTA has created this template letter for members to use to write to their Senedd Member (MS)
HTA Briefing on the Sale of Knives March 2025
Guidance from the HTA on the sale of knives with links to more information and legal support.
HTA Member Briefing on Safety & Security Declarations Jan 2025
There are new obligations from 31 January 2025 for haulage companies and other "carriers". The HTA has produced a briefing on Safety & Security Declarations.
MP template letter following the Autumn Budget
HTA has created this template letter for members to use to write to their MPs on the recent Budget announcements
HTA Briefing on Simpler Recycling and changes to Waste Regulations Dec 2024
This document contains information on upcoming changes to waste and recycling as well as a template letter for members to use to urge their local council to clearly communicate to households that non black plant pots are being collected in kerbside recycling from March 2026.