SAU Report on British Business Bank Subsidy Assessment
Summary
The UK's Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published its independent report advising the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) on a proposed subsidy to the British Business Bank (BBB). The report evaluates DBT's assessment of the scheme's compliance with the Subsidy Control Act 2022.
What changed
The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has released its independent report providing advice to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) regarding a proposed subsidy to the British Business Bank (BBB). This report specifically evaluates DBT's assessment of the proposed scheme's compliance with the requirements of the Subsidy Control Act 2022.
This publication serves as guidance for DBT and potentially other government agencies considering similar subsidy schemes. While the report itself is advisory, it signifies a substantive review process under the Subsidy Control Act 2022. Regulated entities or government departments involved in subsidy schemes should review the SAU's findings and the underlying assessment criteria to ensure compliance with the Act.
What to do next
- Review SAU report on British Business Bank subsidy assessment
- Evaluate compliance of proposed subsidy schemes with the Subsidy Control Act 2022
Source document (simplified)
Independent report
Report on the report on the proposed subsidy to the British Business Bank
The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published its report prepared in response to a request from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) concerning the proposed subsidy to British Business Bank (BBB).
From: Subsidy Advice Unit and Competition and Markets Authority Published 20 March 2026 Get emails about this page
Documents
Report on the proposed subsidy to the British Business Bank
PDF, 298 KB, 20 pages
Details
The SAU has published its report providing advice to DBT concerning its proposed subsidy to BBB.
The report includes the SAU’s evaluation of DBT’s assessment of compliance of its proposed scheme with the requirements set out in the Subsidy Control Act 2022.
For more information visit the Referral of the proposed subsidy to British Business Bank by DBT page.
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Published 20 March 2026
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