The Whole of Government Accounts (Designation of Bodies) Order 2025 designates numerous public and local government bodies to provide financial information to the Treasury for the 2024-2025 financial year.

This data is used to compile the Whole of Government Accounts, aiming to improve transparency and accountability in public spending.

The Order came into force on March 18, 2025, and applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

The Treasury consulted with Welsh Ministers where deemed appropriate.

The Official Controls (Amendment) Regulations 2025 modernize UK import control procedures for animals, food, and plants following Brexit.

The regulations expand the role of plant health officers, introduce digital certification options, allow more flexible locations for controls, and create new exemption powers for low-risk goods.

They establish civil sanctions and appeals processes while updating various technical requirements across multiple related regulations to align with new border control procedures.