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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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UK introduces new post Brexit trading scheme for developing countries

UK introduces new post Brexit trading scheme for developing countries

Monday, 19 June 2023

The UK's landmark scheme to boost trade with developing countries starts today....

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Joint outcome statement: UK India round ten FTA negotiations

Joint outcome statement: UK India round ten FTA negotiations

Monday, 19 June 2023

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

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Government announces tax top up payments for postmasters affected by the Horizon IT Scandal

Government announces tax top up payments for postmasters affected by the Horizon IT Scandal

Sunday, 18 June 2023

There will be top-up payments to postmasters under the Historic Shortfall Scheme (HSS)...

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Business leaders, exporters and innovators recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List

Business leaders, exporters and innovators recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List

Friday, 16 June 2023

The Department for Business and Trade recognises Honours awarded to thirty-six businesses leaders, exporters and innovators....

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UK and South Carolina State hold inaugural Working Group meeting

UK and South Carolina State hold inaugural Working Group meeting

Friday, 16 June 2023

First South Carolina Working Group meeting under the UK – South Carolina trade MoU takes place in Columbia, SC...

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Regulated Professions Register Launch

Regulated Professions Register Launch

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

The Regulated Professions Register has been launched ...

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UK and Switzerland ink new agreement recognising professional qualifications

UK and Switzerland ink new agreement recognising professional qualifications

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

A new agreement recognising UK professional qualifications in Switzerland is being signed today...

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Kemi Badenoch heralds thriving $1 trillion UK tech sector

Kemi Badenoch heralds thriving $1 trillion UK tech sector

Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Business & Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, addresses delegates, tech firms and investors at Banqueting House during London Tech Week....

Asia Pacific investors set to pour millions into UK Tech after biggest post Brexit trade deal

Asia Pacific investors set to pour millions into UK Tech after biggest post Brexit trade deal

Sunday, 11 June 2023

Largest ever delegation of Asia Pacific (APAC) investors travel to the UK for the start of London Tech Week....

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Joint Declaration Against Trade Related Economic Coercion and Non Market Policies and Practices

Joint Declaration Against Trade Related Economic Coercion and Non Market Policies and Practices

Friday, 09 June 2023

The governments of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America released the following Joint Declaratio...

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2023 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting Outcome Statement

2023 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting Outcome Statement

Thursday, 08 June 2023

Statement agreed by Trade Ministers of the Commonwealth, who met on 5-6 June 2023 at Marlborough House for the Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting....

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Negotiations on an enhanced UK Switzerland Free Trade Agreement: Update

Negotiations on an enhanced UK Switzerland Free Trade Agreement: Update

Thursday, 08 June 2023

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

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UK launches process to negotiate trade deal with the Republic of Maldives

UK launches process to negotiate trade deal with the Republic of Maldives

Thursday, 08 June 2023

The UK has launched an eight-week call for input in preparation to negotiate a goods-only Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Republic of Maldives...

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Investing in Women Code closing the finance gap

Investing in Women Code closing the finance gap

Tuesday, 06 June 2023

The Government has published the third annual Investing in Women Code report ...

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Joint Statement on UK Colorado Trade: Huddleston – Polis Meeting

Joint Statement on UK Colorado Trade: Huddleston – Polis Meeting

Wednesday, 31 May 2023

Trade Minister Nigel Huddleston and Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis today announced their intent to pursue a Memorandum of Understanding ...

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UK’s first post Brexit trade deals go live

UK’s first post Brexit trade deals go live

Wednesday, 31 May 2023

The UK's trade deals with Australia and New Zealand come into effect today....

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Prime Minister's Trade Envoy programme appointments

Prime Minister's Trade Envoy programme appointments

Friday, 26 May 2023

The Prime Minister has today made one re-appointment and one new appointment to his Trade Envoy programme. ...

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Workers’ rights wins for parents and carers

Workers’ rights wins for parents and carers

Thursday, 25 May 2023

Parents and carers to be given new protections at work, covering leave entitlement and redundancy rules...

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Pet supplements firm double sales after trade barrier removed

Pet supplements firm double sales after trade barrier removed

Wednesday, 24 May 2023

VetPlus are celebrating news that its sales in the Indian region have more than doubled following action from the Department of Business and Trade. ...

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