Guidance

Horizon Shortfall Scheme (HSS): fixed sum offer permission to appeal process

Guidance for HSS claimants considering making an application to the fixed sum offer (FSO) permission to appeal process.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 20 May 2026

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Proposed fixed sum offer permission to appeal: process guide 

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This guidance explains the principles, process and expectations governing the Fixed Sum Offer Permission to Appeal process.

It is intended to support applicants and their representatives to understand how the process operates and how decisions are reached to assist in making an application.

Published 20 May 2026