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Department for Business and Trade

Department for Business and Trade

The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) is the department for economic growth. The department invests in skills and education to promote trade, boost innovation and help people to start and grow a business. BIS also protects consumers and reduces the impact of regulation.

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Communication Overview

Total releases

Number of press releases published by this department during the last 12 months, based on publicly available announcements.
181

Avg per month

Average number of press releases published per calendar month over the last 12 months. This smooths short-term fluctuations in publishing activity.
15.1

Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.
1249

Avg readability

Average Flesch Reading Ease score across all published press releases. Higher values indicate plainer English. Scores are indicative only and vary by subject matter.
26.6

Friday PM releases

Percentage of press releases published after 3pm on Fridays, relative to the department’s total output during the period.
3.2%

Single-release items

Estimated proportion of announcements published once, without a closely related follow-up release during the same period. This is based on similarity of titles and timing.
100%
Metrics are descriptive only and indicate publication patterns rather than intent or impact.

Releases per month

Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)

477 articles

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Fourth edition of the annual dialogue between the Department for Business and Trade and the Direction générale des Entreprises

Fourth edition of the annual dialogue between the Department for Business and Trade and the Direction générale des Entreprises

Tuesday, 30 December 2025

The UK hosted the fourth edition of the annual dialogue between the UK Department for Business and Trade and the French Direction générale des Entrepr...

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Boom lifts and baubles: keeping Britain’s festive spirit aloft

Boom lifts and baubles: keeping Britain’s festive spirit aloft

Monday, 22 December 2025

UK launches anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into imported boom lifts to defend British manufacturers....

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Businesses, unions and civil society leaders welcome Royal Assent of Employment Rights Act

Businesses, unions and civil society leaders welcome Royal Assent of Employment Rights Act

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Leaders from across the business community, trade union movement and wider civil society have welcomed the Employment Rights Act receiving Royal Assen...

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New laws?bring?the world of work into the 21st?century

New laws?bring?the world of work into the 21st?century

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as the Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent....

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500 jobs protected at Grangemouth as UK Government partners with INEOS to save vital plant’s future

500 jobs protected at Grangemouth as UK Government partners with INEOS to save vital plant’s future

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Vital chemical production at Grangemouth protected as Government provides over £120m support package in £150m joint investment...

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UK appoints Amy Barklam as new Trade Commissioner for LATAC

UK appoints Amy Barklam as new Trade Commissioner for LATAC

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Amy Barklam has been appointed HM Trade Commissioner for Latin America & the Caribbean and Consul General São Paulo....

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Nissan launches £450m next generation LEAF?in major vote of confidence in UK’s Industrial Strategy

Nissan launches £450m next generation LEAF?in major vote of confidence in UK’s Industrial Strategy

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Nissan have launched their next-generation LEAF in Sunderland, marking a major boost for the UK’s automotive industry....

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Top Benefits for the UK South Korea Free Trade Deal

Top Benefits for the UK South Korea Free Trade Deal

Monday, 15 December 2025

Top Benefits for the UK-South Korea Free Trade Deal...

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Update from business groups on the Employment Rights Bill

Update from business groups on the Employment Rights Bill

Monday, 15 December 2025

Publication of correspondence between six key business organisations and the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on the Employment Rights Bill....

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UK lands trade deal with South Korea to boost jobs and exports

UK lands trade deal with South Korea to boost jobs and exports

Monday, 15 December 2025

UK lands momentous trade deal with South Korea to boost jobs and exports ...

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Enhanced UK Turkey Free Trade Agreement negotiations update

Enhanced UK Turkey Free Trade Agreement negotiations update

Thursday, 11 December 2025

An update following the third round of negotiations on an Enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Turkey....

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Stronger, faster trade defences for UK businesses

Stronger, faster trade defences for UK businesses

Thursday, 11 December 2025

Government's first steer to the Trade Remedies Authority to make trade defence system simpler and faster for UK producers and manufacturers...

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New funding to help small businesses cut their costs

New funding to help small businesses cut their costs

Thursday, 11 December 2025

Small businesses across the UK will benefit from new Government funding and support to help them invest in sustainability, to cut their operating cost...

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Government urges the nation to back Britain’s small firms this Small Business Saturday

Government urges the nation to back Britain’s small firms this Small Business Saturday

Saturday, 06 December 2025

Government calls on public to back Britain's businesses on Small Buisness Saturday...

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Scheme supporting UK artists begins new funding round

Scheme supporting UK artists begins new funding round

Wednesday, 03 December 2025

Scheme supporting BRIT and Mercury Prize-winning artists begins new funding round ...

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Mercedes electric vehicle investment to create over 150 British Jobs

Mercedes electric vehicle investment to create over 150 British Jobs

Wednesday, 03 December 2025

Over 150 jobs will be created across Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire through a new UK-Germany electric vehicle technology project led by Mercedes....

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Smart Data Challenge Prize selects Moverly’s digital property pack as winner

Smart Data Challenge Prize selects Moverly’s digital property pack as winner

Friday, 28 November 2025

A Smart Data prototype that generates “Digital Sale Ready Packs” to make it easier to buy and sell a home has been named the winner of the Smart Data ...

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An update on the Employment Rights Bill

An update on the Employment Rights Bill

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Agreement reached with key stakeholders on the unfair dismissal elements of the Employment Rights Bill....

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Peter Kyle addresses guests at the SMMT Annual Dinner

Peter Kyle addresses guests at the SMMT Annual Dinner

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

The Business and Trade Secretary delivers the key note speech at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) annual dinner....

Government acts on top business concern and cuts electricity bills for thousands of manufacturers by up to 25%

Government acts on top business concern and cuts electricity bills for thousands of manufacturers by up to 25%

Monday, 24 November 2025

The Government launches a consultation on the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme to cut electricity bills for 7,000 manufacturers and boost fin...

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From smartphones to fridges: UK to end overreliance on imports of critical minerals

From smartphones to fridges: UK to end overreliance on imports of critical minerals

Saturday, 22 November 2025

The Government has launched the UK’s new Critical Minerals Strategy....

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Thousands of British jobs secured as billions of pounds worth of aero deals announced at Dubai Airshow

Thousands of British jobs secured as billions of pounds worth of aero deals announced at Dubai Airshow

Friday, 21 November 2025

Engineers and manufacturing workers across the UK will benefit from a flurry of major new aircraft deals announced this week at the Dubai Airshow....

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New Business Growth Service roadshow kicks off to support firms in the North East

New Business Growth Service roadshow kicks off to support firms in the North East

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Small Businesses across the UK will benefit from a new support service, bringing together central, devolved, and local support in one place for the fi...

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Government bans ticket touting to protect fans from rip off prices

Government bans ticket touting to protect fans from rip off prices

Wednesday, 19 November 2025

Music and sport fans will no longer be ripped off on the ticket resale market thanks to new measures making it illegal to resell tickets for live even...

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UK considers joining agreement to boost trade opportunities for British businesses

UK considers joining agreement to boost trade opportunities for British businesses

Monday, 17 November 2025

Call for Evidence opens to seek views on the merits of acceding to the PEM Convention...

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Princes Group unveils London listing in major vote of confidence in UK economy

Princes Group unveils London listing in major vote of confidence in UK economy

Friday, 31 October 2025

In a major vote of confidence in UK capital markets, Princes Group has listed today on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in a move that cements the City...

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British Businesses to Save over £400m a Year as Government Slashes Electricity Costs

British Businesses to Save over £400m a Year as Government Slashes Electricity Costs

Friday, 31 October 2025

Around 500 of the UK’s most energy-intensive businesses are set to save up to £420 million per year on their electricity bills from next April, as the...

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Redress scheme launches in next step towards justice for Capture victims

Redress scheme launches in next step towards justice for Capture victims

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Government launches the Capture Redress Scheme for postmasters who suffered due to the Post Office's faulty accounting software....

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Trade Minister projects confident, outward facing trade vision

Trade Minister projects confident, outward facing trade vision

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Government sets out the UK's trade priorities as it undergoes first WTO Trade Policy Review since leaving the EU....

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Update on the UK Switzerland Services Mobility Agreement

Update on the UK Switzerland Services Mobility Agreement

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

The UK and Switzerland have agreed a further extension to the existing UK-Switzerland Services Mobility Agreement (SMA) to cover the next 4 years....

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