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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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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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