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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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Government puts business first with Brexit regulation shakeup

Government puts business first with Brexit regulation shakeup

Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Plans unveiled to ease costly reporting burdens on business, freeing up companies to focus on growth....

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Kemi Badenoch visits Gulf to boost trade ties

Kemi Badenoch visits Gulf to boost trade ties

Monday, 22 May 2023

Business and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, visits the Middle East to advance the UK’s ambitions for a modern, comprehensive trade deal with the GCC....

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Business and Trade Department announces new Non Executive Directors

Business and Trade Department announces new Non Executive Directors

Friday, 19 May 2023

The Business and Trade Secretary has appointed five Non-Executive Members to the Department’s Board. ...

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Outstanding small businesses receive inaugural government awards for export success

Outstanding small businesses receive inaugural government awards for export success

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

The Department for Business and Trade announces winners of the inaugural Made in the UK, Sold to the World awards....

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Business and Trade Department marks 100 day milestone

Business and Trade Department marks 100 day milestone

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

The Department for Business and Trade celebrates its 100th day ...

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UK   Switzerland Joint Statement: May 2023

UK Switzerland Joint Statement: May 2023

Monday, 15 May 2023

The UK and Switzerland issue a joint statement to kickstart negotiations on a modern free trade agreement. ...

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UK to launch talks with Switzerland on new trade deal

UK to launch talks with Switzerland on new trade deal

Sunday, 14 May 2023

UK Business and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, launches negotiations for a modern, updated free trade agreement with Switzerland....

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Smarter regulation unveiled to cut red tape and grow the economy

Smarter regulation unveiled to cut red tape and grow the economy

Wednesday, 10 May 2023

Initial package of regulatory reform will reduce unnecessary regulation for businesses, cutting costs and allowing them to compete ...

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Joint outcome statement: UK India round nine FTA negotiations

Joint outcome statement: UK India round nine FTA negotiations

Wednesday, 10 May 2023

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

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Blue lights, green energy: £77 million for new zero emission vehicle projects

Blue lights, green energy: £77 million for new zero emission vehicle projects

Tuesday, 09 May 2023

The schemes will support more than 4,400 jobs across the UK over the next decade, from Bath to Ballymena. ...

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

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

Wednesday, 03 May 2023

The UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade has appointed Harjinder Kang as His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) to South Asia...

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