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New jobs announced ahead of Northern Ireland Investment Summit

New jobs announced ahead of Northern Ireland Investment Summit

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

New jobs, facilities and funding announced ahead of Northern Ireland Investment Summit...

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Government delivers over one billion pounds of support to over 100,000 small firms

Government delivers over one billion pounds of support to over 100,000 small firms

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Over one billion pounds has now been delivered to scale up small businesses through the government backed Start Up Loan scheme....

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Major BMW EV announcement to take UK auto investment to over £6bn

Major BMW EV announcement to take UK auto investment to over £6bn

Monday, 11 September 2023

BMW are set to announce a multi-million-pound investment in their Oxford MINI plant, which will take investment in the UK automotive sector to over £6...

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Joint Statement of the Japan UK Strategic Economic Policy and Trade Dialogue

Joint Statement of the Japan UK Strategic Economic Policy and Trade Dialogue

Wednesday, 06 September 2023

Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and the UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade held the first Japan-UK Strategic Economic Policy...

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Over £50 million awarded to cutting edge manufacturing projects

Over £50 million awarded to cutting edge manufacturing projects

Monday, 04 September 2023

Cutting edge projects in battery, self-driving and automotive R&D will receive millions in funding, driving innovation in energy storage and self-driv...

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Government clampdown on fake reviews and hidden fees to help customers cut the costs of living

Government clampdown on fake reviews and hidden fees to help customers cut the costs of living

Monday, 04 September 2023

A clampdown on fake reviews and hidden fees has been announced by the Government which will help customers cut the costs of living....

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Joint outcome statement: UK India round twelve of FTA negotiations

Joint outcome statement: UK India round twelve of FTA negotiations

Friday, 01 September 2023

Round twelve of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the Republic of India...

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Acas and Central Arbitration Committee appointments

Acas and Central Arbitration Committee appointments

Thursday, 31 August 2023

Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has made appointments for the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) Council, and the Centra...

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Women’s sport to be boosted by new investment scheme

Women’s sport to be boosted by new investment scheme

Sunday, 27 August 2023

Women's sport investment is set to be boosted by a new scheme from the Department for Business and Trade, the Women's Sport Investment Accelerator....

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Consultation will ensure essential public services maintain minimum service levels during strike action

Consultation will ensure essential public services maintain minimum service levels during strike action

Friday, 25 August 2023

A new consultation, launched today, will advise unions on reasonable steps they should take to ensure minimum service levels are achieved during strik...

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Trade Secretary launches UK India campaign on G20 visit to Jaipur

Trade Secretary launches UK India campaign on G20 visit to Jaipur

Wednesday, 23 August 2023

The Secretary of State launches Alive with Opportunity, a campaign designed to build on the UK and India’s strong relationship, and boost trade and in...

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Exports Minister boosts British businesses in Uzbekistan

Exports Minister boosts British businesses in Uzbekistan

Sunday, 20 August 2023

Exports Minister Lord Offord is in Uzbekistan to expand on UK-Uzbek relations and find untapped business opportunities. ...

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Third ASEAN Economic Ministers UK Consultation   Joint Statement

Third ASEAN Economic Ministers UK Consultation Joint Statement

Sunday, 20 August 2023

Joint statement following the third ASEAN Economic Ministers - UK Consultation held on 20 August 2023...

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UK Trade Minister in Indonesia and Vietnam to turbocharge trade with Southeast Asia

UK Trade Minister in Indonesia and Vietnam to turbocharge trade with Southeast Asia

Friday, 18 August 2023

Trade Minister Nigel Huddleston visits Southeast Asia to strengthen trade ties with UK....

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Glasgow spirits producer expands into North America

Glasgow spirits producer expands into North America

Wednesday, 09 August 2023

A Glasgow premium spirits business has agreed a deal to sell its produce in Canada following an introduction provided by the Department for Business a...

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UK appoints new HM Trade Commissioner to lead UK MEaP trade and investment relationship

UK appoints new HM Trade Commissioner to lead UK MEaP trade and investment relationship

Thursday, 03 August 2023

Oliver Christian has today been appointed as His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner to the Middle East and Pakistan and His Majesty’s Consul General to Duba...

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Government to modernise product safety laws to ensure they’re fit for the digital age

Government to modernise product safety laws to ensure they’re fit for the digital age

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

The UK’s product safety laws – which are over 30 years old – are set to be overhauled in a bid to make them fit for emerging technologies and new shop...

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UK Government announces extension of CE mark recognition for businesses

UK Government announces extension of CE mark recognition for businesses

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

The Department for Business and Trade has today announced an indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for businesses....

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Trade Update: UK Gulf Cooperation Council FTA

Trade Update: UK Gulf Cooperation Council FTA

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

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

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Richard Moriarty announced as new CEO of Financial Reporting Council

Richard Moriarty announced as new CEO of Financial Reporting Council

Monday, 31 July 2023

Richard Moriarty has been announced as the new CEO of the Financial Reporting Council today (31 July)....

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UK to host 26th annual Taiwan talks to continue to strengthen trade relationship

UK to host 26th annual Taiwan talks to continue to strengthen trade relationship

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

Minister for International Trade will co-host the 26th annual Trade Talks later this year....

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New shipbuilding lending scheme to boost UK’s coastal communities

New shipbuilding lending scheme to boost UK’s coastal communities

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

A new shipbuilding lending scheme has been launched which could create hundreds of UK jobs and contribute hundreds of millions of pounds to the UK eco...

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Joint outcome statement: UK India round eleven FTA negotiations

Joint outcome statement: UK India round eleven FTA negotiations

Monday, 24 July 2023

Round eleven of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the Republic of India...

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Boost for British businesses as UK and Indonesia pledge to grow trade ties

Boost for British businesses as UK and Indonesia pledge to grow trade ties

Thursday, 20 July 2023

The UK and Indonesia have today concluded the second JETCO....

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Millions to benefit from new flexible working measures

Millions to benefit from new flexible working measures

Thursday, 20 July 2023

Millions of British workers will have more flexibility over where and when they work as the Flexible Working Bill achieves Royal Assent....

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Strikes Bill becomes law

Strikes Bill becomes law

Thursday, 20 July 2023

Government Bill to introduce Minimum Service Levels during industrial action receives Royal Assent...

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Tata Group to invest over £4 billion in UK gigafactory creating thousands of jobs

Tata Group to invest over £4 billion in UK gigafactory creating thousands of jobs

Wednesday, 19 July 2023

Tata Group has announced that it will invest over £4 billion in a new UK gigafactory which will create thousands of jobs....

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Joint Statement on UK Illinois Trade: Huddleston – Pritzker Meeting

Joint Statement on UK Illinois Trade: Huddleston – Pritzker Meeting

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

The Minister for International Trade welcomed the Governor of Illinois to announce the intent to pursue a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between th...

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UK   Türkiye Joint Statement: July 2023

UK Türkiye Joint Statement: July 2023

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

The UK and the Republic of Türkiye confirm their intention to begin talks towards a revised and comprehensive Free Trade Agreement. ...

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UK and Turkey to negotiate new trade deal

UK and Turkey to negotiate new trade deal

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

The UK and Turkey agree to start talks on a new, modernised free trade deal....

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