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Industry leaders welcome landmark plan for UK Advanced Manufacturing

Industry leaders welcome landmark plan for UK Advanced Manufacturing

Sunday, 26 November 2023

Industry leaders from across UK advanced manufacturing have welcomed the Government’s landmark Advanced Manufacturing Plan (AMP) backed by billions to...

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Business and Trade Secretary launches landmark plan for UK Advanced Manufacturing backed by £4.5bn in Autumn Statement

Business and Trade Secretary launches landmark plan for UK Advanced Manufacturing backed by £4.5bn in Autumn Statement

Sunday, 26 November 2023

Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has launched the landmark Advanced Manufacturing Plan (AMP) backed by billions to boost Britain’s manufactu...

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Government issues new strategic steer to guide CMA direction for the future

Government issues new strategic steer to guide CMA direction for the future

Thursday, 23 November 2023

The UK government has set out top priorities to ensure the continued effectiveness of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)...

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Badenoch welcomes Autumn Statement that backs British business and unlocks economic growth

Badenoch welcomes Autumn Statement that backs British business and unlocks economic growth

Wednesday, 22 November 2023

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade reacts to today's Autumn Statement and what this means for businesses and consumers....

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Trade Update: UK Gulf Cooperation Council FTA

Trade Update: UK Gulf Cooperation Council FTA

Wednesday, 22 November 2023

Update on the fifth round of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council...

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UK and South Korea to launch talks on new trade deal as Korean businesses back Britain with £21 billion of investment 

UK and South Korea to launch talks on new trade deal as Korean businesses back Britain with £21 billion of investment 

Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Talks launch tomorrow [Wednesday 22 November] on an upgraded trade deal with South Korea....

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Hampton Court Palace confirmed as venue for Global Investment Summit

Hampton Court Palace confirmed as venue for Global Investment Summit

Monday, 20 November 2023

The iconic British building will host the Prime Minister and over 200 CEOs for landmark summit, expected to secure billions of investment, drive econo...

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Government takes further steps to tackle disruption if strikes called over Christmas

Government takes further steps to tackle disruption if strikes called over Christmas

Thursday, 16 November 2023

The Government has today taken further steps to ensure essential public services remain open during industrial action....

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UK attends first CPTPP meeting since signing up to the massive Indo Pacific trade bloc in July

UK attends first CPTPP meeting since signing up to the massive Indo Pacific trade bloc in July

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch in California for her first in-person meeting with CPTPP countries since she was in New Zealand to sign the...

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New multi million pound Programme helps British SMEs lead the way on net zero air travel

New multi million pound Programme helps British SMEs lead the way on net zero air travel

Tuesday, 14 November 2023

The new ATI SME Programme will provide up to £10 million per year in funding opportunities for UK aerospace SMEs' cutting-edge R&D projects....

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UK and Florida sign pact to boost trade

UK and Florida sign pact to boost trade

Tuesday, 14 November 2023

The UK and Florida sign the 7th UK-US state level Memorandum of Understanding to boost trade and investment....

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British innovators and top investors announced for Global Investment Summit

British innovators and top investors announced for Global Investment Summit

Monday, 13 November 2023

Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman and CEO and Founder Anya Hindmarch will address the summit alongside pioneering British innovators in tech, life sci...

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British businesses avoid tariff cliff edge with Mexico

British businesses avoid tariff cliff edge with Mexico

Friday, 10 November 2023

British goods remain eligible for reduced or zero tariffs to Mexico after UK secures extension to ‘rules of origin’ provisions...

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UK dairy industry to be boosted by new export programme

UK dairy industry to be boosted by new export programme

Thursday, 09 November 2023

The Department for Business and Trade has launched the Dairy Export Programme designed to help grow agri-food exports in overseas markets....

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Government slashes up to £1bn a year of business burdens

Government slashes up to £1bn a year of business burdens

Wednesday, 08 November 2023

Obsolete and burdensome EU rules to be removed from UK law ...

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UK hosts talks with Taiwan to boost trade ties

UK hosts talks with Taiwan to boost trade ties

Wednesday, 08 November 2023

26th annual trade talks with Taiwan take place in London....

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New women’s sport investment scheme kicks off first round with seven sports represented

New women’s sport investment scheme kicks off first round with seven sports represented

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

The Department for Business and Trade's new Women's Sport Investment Accelerator scheme has held its first session, with seven different sports repres...

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Industry Minister makes historic visit to Mongolia to boost UK critical minerals supply chains

Industry Minister makes historic visit to Mongolia to boost UK critical minerals supply chains

Monday, 30 October 2023

Industry Minister Nusrat Ghani is in Mongolia in an historic visit to boost the UK's critical minerals supply chains....

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Government led coalition launches open call for bold and innovative ideas using Smart Data

Government led coalition launches open call for bold and innovative ideas using Smart Data

Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Government and business groups call on individuals, innovators, entrepreneurs, academia and civil society to share ideas for ambitious and feasible so...

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Badenoch leads landmark trade mission to Japan ahead of G7 summit

Badenoch leads landmark trade mission to Japan ahead of G7 summit

Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Britain’s most sought-after luxury fashion designers will join a landmark trade mission to Japan to boost exports to the Japanese market ahead of the ...

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Business Secretary visits Aston Martin after announcing £9 million to drive innovation in auto tech industry

Business Secretary visits Aston Martin after announcing £9 million to drive innovation in auto tech industry

Friday, 20 October 2023

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch visits Aston Martin HQ in Warwickshire after announcing £9million in government funding, supporting over 2,500 local ...

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Joint Statement on the third Edition of the UK Colombia Trade Dialogue: October 2023

Joint Statement on the third Edition of the UK Colombia Trade Dialogue: October 2023

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

UK Minister of State for International Trade Nigel Huddleston met with Colombian Minister of Trade Germán Umaña for the UK - Colombia trade dialogues....

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Negotiations on an enhanced UK Switzerland Free Trade Agreement: Update October 2023

Negotiations on an enhanced UK Switzerland Free Trade Agreement: Update October 2023

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Update on the second round of negotiations for an enhanced UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement. ...

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Burdensome legislation withdrawn in latest move to cut red tape for businesses

Burdensome legislation withdrawn in latest move to cut red tape for businesses

Monday, 16 October 2023

The Government has withdrawn draft regulations after consultation with companies raised concerns about imposing additional reporting requirements....

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British businesses celebrate as rules of origin to South Korea extended

British businesses celebrate as rules of origin to South Korea extended

Monday, 16 October 2023

The UK has secured a two-year extension to rules which help British companies to access lower or zero tariffs when selling goods to South Korea....

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UK to host Minerals Security Partnership for first time to boost investment in critical minerals

UK to host Minerals Security Partnership for first time to boost investment in critical minerals

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

On Tuesday 10 October, the UK hosted the Principals' meeting of the Minerals Security Partnership for the first time, at the London Metals Exchange....

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Trade Minister in Peru and Colombia to boost trade with Latin America

Trade Minister in Peru and Colombia to boost trade with Latin America

Monday, 09 October 2023

International Trade Minister kicks off a multi-state visit to Peru and Colombia to meet counterparts and push forward action to resolve trade barriers...

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£89 million of funding to develop cutting edge new electric vehicle technology

£89 million of funding to develop cutting edge new electric vehicle technology

Sunday, 08 October 2023

£89 million of funding has been awarded to 20 cutting edge net zero tech projects, reinforcing the UK as a world leader in zero emissions vehicle tech...

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Statement on the UK   U.S. SME Dialogues – California (5 October 2023)

Statement on the UK U.S. SME Dialogues – California (5 October 2023)

Friday, 06 October 2023

Statement follows the seventh meeting of the UK - U.S. SME Dialogues in Indio, California....

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Stephen Welton named new chair of British Business Bank

Stephen Welton named new chair of British Business Bank

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

The Department for Business and Trade announces the appointment of new British Business Bank Chair....

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