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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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Millions to take home more cash as new law on Tipping passes

Millions to take home more cash as new law on Tipping passes

Tuesday, 02 May 2023

Withholding tips from staff becomes unlawful as the Tipping Bill achieves Royal Assent, with more than 2 million workers to have their tips protected....

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New Bill to crack down on rip offs, protect consumer cash online?and boost competition in digital markets

New Bill to crack down on rip offs, protect consumer cash online?and boost competition in digital markets

Monday, 24 April 2023

New powers unveiled aimed at boosting competition, clamping down on subscription traps and fake reviews...

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Best of British business celebrated as the first King’s Awards for Enterprise Recipients revealed

Best of British business celebrated as the first King’s Awards for Enterprise Recipients revealed

Thursday, 20 April 2023

148 recipients announced in The King’s Awards for Enterprise - the UK’s most prestigious business awards. ...

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Government ramps up supply chain work with first independent Critical Minerals Taskforce meeting

Government ramps up supply chain work with first independent Critical Minerals Taskforce meeting

Thursday, 20 April 2023

The Department for Business and Trade launches new independent Critical Minerals Taskforce....

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Trade Minister in US to sign fourth trade pact with a US state

Trade Minister in US to sign fourth trade pact with a US state

Wednesday, 19 April 2023

Nigel Huddleston is in Washington to deepen UK-US trade ties and secure two wins that will boost jobs, investment and exports across the Atlantic....

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New Smart Data Council to drive forward savings for household bills

New Smart Data Council to drive forward savings for household bills

Sunday, 16 April 2023

New Smart Data project aimed at cutting bills for consumers...

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Government reviews whistleblowing laws

Government reviews whistleblowing laws

Monday, 27 March 2023

The government has launched a review of the whistleblowing framework...

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Business and Trade Secretary opens up markets worth £11 million every day to UK businesses

Business and Trade Secretary opens up markets worth £11 million every day to UK businesses

Sunday, 26 March 2023

Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has knocked down barriers to markets worth more than £2.2 billion to UK businesses in her first 200 days in...

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New compensation scheme opens for postmasters who exposed Horizon scandal

New compensation scheme opens for postmasters who exposed Horizon scandal

Thursday, 23 March 2023

Postmasters who first took High Court legal action against Post Office over the Horizon IT system and exposed the scandal can now apply to a new compe...

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