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Burdensome legislation withdrawn in latest move to cut red tape for businesses

Burdensome legislation withdrawn in latest move to cut red tape for businesses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The Government has withdrawn draft regulations after consultation with companies raised concerns about imposing additional reporting requirements....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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Government launches review of regulators to cut red tape and bureaucracy

Government launches review of regulators to cut red tape and bureaucracy

Monday, 02 October 2023

Review set up to cut burdens for businesses in new post-Brexit regulatory framework and improve customer outcomes...

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Government takes action to back small businesses and tackle late payments

Government takes action to back small businesses and tackle late payments

Monday, 02 October 2023

Government announces measures to tackle late payment of invoices to support small businesses and grow the economy ...

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Government holds first taskforce for the UK Battery Strategy

Government holds first taskforce for the UK Battery Strategy

Monday, 02 October 2023

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) launches the UK Battery Strategy Taskforce made up of leaders from academia and industry....

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Minister hails ‘world class’ exporters as new data shows UK businesses reach record highs

Minister hails ‘world class’ exporters as new data shows UK businesses reach record highs

Friday, 29 September 2023

Revised figures from the Office for National Statistics indicates that the UK's total exports in 2022 were worth £834 billion, up from £815 billion....

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UK Denial of Benefits Notification

UK Denial of Benefits Notification

Friday, 29 September 2023

UK notification denying the advantages of Part III of the Energy Charter Treaty to the specified categories of investors of the Russian Federation....

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Hundreds of Scottish businesses set to benefit as UK Government invests in new roles to boost exporting

Hundreds of Scottish businesses set to benefit as UK Government invests in new roles to boost exporting

Wednesday, 27 September 2023

UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade announces the introduction of DBT International Trade Advisors (ITAs) to Scotland....

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UK signs sixth US state deal with Washington State

UK signs sixth US state deal with Washington State

Monday, 25 September 2023

The UK and the US state of Washington will today [25 September] sign a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost trade and investment....

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World’s first fully digitalised goods shipment sent from Burnley in billion pound Brexit boost for British businesses

World’s first fully digitalised goods shipment sent from Burnley in billion pound Brexit boost for British businesses

Monday, 25 September 2023

The first ever fully digitalised goods shipment landed in Singapore from Burnley...

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Government unveils new Board of Trade with UK’s top CEOs

Government unveils new Board of Trade with UK’s top CEOs

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Brand new Board of Trade includes CEOs from leading food and drink, education and creative industry companies. ...

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Reforms to package holidays to encourage more choice and cheaper summer breaks

Reforms to package holidays to encourage more choice and cheaper summer breaks

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

British holidaymakers could benefit from greater choice, and more competitive prices thanks to a review of travel regulations that cut red tape for tr...

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Welsh steel’s future secured as UK Government and Tata Steel announce Port Talbot green transition proposal

Welsh steel’s future secured as UK Government and Tata Steel announce Port Talbot green transition proposal

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

The UK Government and Tata Steel agree on joint investment package to secure a sustainable future for steelmaking in Port Talbot....

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Millions get more power over working hours thanks to new law

Millions get more power over working hours thanks to new law

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

Workers right across the country will be given more say over their working patterns thanks to new laws supported by the Department for Business and Tr...

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Government announces £600,000 of new compensation for every wrongfully convicted Postmaster

Government announces £600,000 of new compensation for every wrongfully convicted Postmaster

Monday, 18 September 2023

The UK Government has announced that every Postmaster who was wrongfully convicted and has had their conviction overturned as it was reliant on Horizo...

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New Scottish Export Champions announced after successful first year of the scheme

New Scottish Export Champions announced after successful first year of the scheme

Monday, 18 September 2023

Ten new Export Champions for Scotland have been appointed to the Export Champions scheme. ...

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UK appoints new HM Trade Commissioner to lead UK China & Hong Kong trade and investment relationship

UK appoints new HM Trade Commissioner to lead UK China & Hong Kong trade and investment relationship

Monday, 18 September 2023

The Department for Business and Trade has appointed Lewis Neal as His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for China & Hong Kong...

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UK appoints new HM Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific to strengthen trade and investment links

UK appoints new HM Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific to strengthen trade and investment links

Monday, 18 September 2023

The Department for Business and Trade has appointed Martin Kent as His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Asia Pacific...

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UK joins top Gulf commerce ministers for trade talks in Oman

UK joins top Gulf commerce ministers for trade talks in Oman

Friday, 15 September 2023

Minister Huddleston visits Oman to attend the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Commerce Ministers’ summit. ...

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UK   Chile: 4th Trade Dialogue and 2nd Ministerial Level Association Joint Committee

UK Chile: 4th Trade Dialogue and 2nd Ministerial Level Association Joint Committee

Friday, 15 September 2023

Joint Statement following the fourth annual UK-Chile Dialogue held on 13 September 2023....

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Kemi Badenoch addresses the Northern Ireland Investment Summit

Kemi Badenoch addresses the Northern Ireland Investment Summit

Thursday, 14 September 2023

Business & Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch urges investors to become a part of the incredible future ahead for Northern Ireland....

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