Minutes of UKEB Private Meeting 27 February 2025

Meeting Date/Time: 27 February 2025 at 15:10 hrs Meeting Location: Prospero House, 241 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1GA

PRESENT:

IN ATTENDANCE:

1. UKEB Board / Financial Conduct Authority Official Observer Session

1. The Board and Mr Piller discussed the Financial Conduct Authority's Official Observer engagement with the UKEB and areas of common interest.
2. The Board thanked Mr Piller for his time.

2. Administrative Matters

Welcome and apologies for absence

1. The Board noted apologies from Amir Amel-Zadeh.

Declaration of interests

1. There were no declarations of interest.

Minutes of the last meeting

1. The Board approved the minutes of the meeting held on 30 January 2025 for publication.

Action Log

1. The Board noted the Action Log.

UKEB Forward Agenda

1. The Board considered the Forward Agenda and noted some amendments to the various items for upcoming meetings.

Transparency Register

1. The Board approved the Transparency Register for publication, subject to minor updates. (Decision)

Gifts and Hospitality Register

1. The Board approved the Gifts and Hospitality Register for publication. (Decision)

3. Technical Director's Updates

1. The Board noted various updates from the Technical Director.

UKEB's Work Plan

1. The Board approved the UKEB's Work Plan for publication on the website. (Decision)

4. Budget 2025/26

1. The Board noted that there were no changes to the draft Budget that is being proposed as final, following completion of the public consultation.
2. The Board approved the Budget 2025/26. (Decision)

5. Operational Update

1. The Board noted the update on UKEB Operational matters.

6. Any other business

1. The Board noted that this was Liz Murrell's and Giles Mullins' last UKEB Board meeting before their terms end on 14 March. The Board conveyed its appreciation for their valuable contribution to UKEB's achievements to date.

The meeting ended at 16:50 hrs