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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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UK signs treaty to join vast Indo Pacific trade group as new data shows major economic benefits

UK signs treaty to join vast Indo Pacific trade group as new data shows major economic benefits

Sunday, 16 July 2023

Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has formally signed the treaty to accede to the CPTPP trade group in New Zealand this morning...

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Joint Statement on UK   Texas trade

Joint Statement on UK Texas trade

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Minister for International Trade Nigel Huddleston welcomed the First Lady of Texas Cecilia Abbott and other key officials to celebrate the enduring pa...

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£12m funding for lower carbon aerospace project to upskill South West jobs

£12m funding for lower carbon aerospace project to upskill South West jobs

Wednesday, 05 July 2023

Minister Ghani has announced £12 million of funding for a cutting-edge new aerospace R&D project at Airbus Filton which will support local jobs....

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Trade Minister visits India and Bangladesh to grow green trade

Trade Minister visits India and Bangladesh to grow green trade

Monday, 03 July 2023

Minister for International Trade Nigel Huddleston begins a three-day visit to India and Bangladesh...

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Billions in foreign investment sees thousands of new jobs across the UK

Billions in foreign investment sees thousands of new jobs across the UK

Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Country continues to be levelled-up as foreign investment creates thousands of jobs, including in manufacturing, life sciences and tech. ...

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Government loan saves 1,800 steel jobs and secures additional payments for taxpayer

Government loan saves 1,800 steel jobs and secures additional payments for taxpayer

Monday, 26 June 2023

A government loan to a steel company in 2020 which saved 1,800 UK jobs has now been repaid in full and secured additional payments for the taxpayer....

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UK and North Carolina State hold second Working Group meeting

UK and North Carolina State hold second Working Group meeting

Thursday, 22 June 2023

Second North Carolina Working Group meeting under the UK – North Carolina trade MoU takes place in Manchester....

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UK puts pen to paper on fifth trade pact with a US state

UK puts pen to paper on fifth trade pact with a US state

Thursday, 22 June 2023

The UK will today sign a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to grow trade with Utah...

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UK announces new tech and insurance support for companies helping Ukraine rebuild

UK announces new tech and insurance support for companies helping Ukraine rebuild

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

New tech and war risk insurance support announced for businesses helping Ukraine rebuild after Russia's illegal invasion....

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More than 200 companies named for not paying staff minimum wage

More than 200 companies named for not paying staff minimum wage

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Over 200 employers are today (21 June 2023) being named by government for failing to pay their lowest paid staff the minimum wage....

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Over £200 million to help UK lead the way on greener air travel

Over £200 million to help UK lead the way on greener air travel

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Industry Minister Nusrat Ghani has announced more than £200 million in funding for cutting-edge UK aerospace projects at the 2023 Paris Air Show....

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