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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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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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