Minutes of UKEB Private Meeting 21 May 2026
Meeting Date/Time: 21 May 2026 at 13:45 hrs Meeting Location: 1 Harbour Exchange, Harbour Exchange Square, London, E14 9GE
PRESENT:
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Paul Lee | Chair |
| Cynthia Alers | Member |
| Amir Amel-Zadeh | Member |
| Tony Clifford | Member |
| Owen Glaysher | Member |
| Sue Harding | Member |
| Edward Knapp | Member (items 1 – 4) |
| Rob McPheely | Member |
| Mike Metcalf | Member |
| Peter Reilly | Member |
| Gail Tucker | Member |
1. Administrative Matters
Welcome and apologies
a The Board noted apologies from Mike Ashley, Mark Gregory and Javed Siddiqui.
Declaration of interests
b There were no declarations of interest to note.
Minutes of the last meeting
c The Board approved the minutes of the meeting held on 23 April 2026 for publication. (Decision)
Action Log
d The Board noted the Action Log.
UKEB Forward Agenda
e The Board considered the Forward Agenda.
Transparency Register
f The Board approved the Transparency Register for publication, subject to an update. (Decision)
Gifts and Hospitality Register
g The Board approved the Gifts and Hospitality Register for publication, subject to an update. (Decision)
2. UKEB Due Process Handbook
a The Board considered the proposed approach to revising and streamlining the current UKEB Due Process Handbook.
3. Annual Technical Report to the Secretary of State 2025/26
a The Board discussed the draft Annual Report on the UKEB’s Technical Work 2025/26.
b Subject to the comments made at the meeting, and final review by the Chair, the Board approved the report for submission to the Secretary of State of the Department for Business and Trade. (Decision)
4. Director’s Updates
a The Board noted updates from the Technical Director.
UKEB’s Work Plan
b The Board approved the UKEB’s Work Plan for publication on the website. (Decision)
5. Update from Members
a There were no updates to note.
6. Any other business
a There was no other business.
The meeting ended at 15:43 hrs