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Fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees banned once and for all

Fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees banned once and for all

Saturday, 05 April 2025

Outrageous fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees are now banned once and for all in a major win for consumers right across the UK. ...

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Neonatal care leave and pay right for thousands of new parents

Neonatal care leave and pay right for thousands of new parents

Friday, 04 April 2025

New entitlement will give thousands of eligible new parents each year with children in neonatal care a right to additional leave and pay....

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UK seeks business views on response to US tariffs

UK seeks business views on response to US tariffs

Thursday, 03 April 2025

Government begins process seeking business views on response to US tariffs ...

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Government unlocks £10 billion private investment into the UK

Government unlocks £10 billion private investment into the UK

Tuesday, 01 April 2025

The Minister for Investment has signed a new partnership with Singaporean bank OCBC, which will help unlock £10 billion of investment into key priorit...

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Payslip boost for millions as new minimum wage rates take effect

Payslip boost for millions as new minimum wage rates take effect

Monday, 31 March 2025

Over 3 million eligible workers set for a pay rise of up to £1,400 a year as new National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates take effect....

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Welsh workers set for pay rise with new National Minimum Wage

Welsh workers set for pay rise with new National Minimum Wage

Monday, 31 March 2025

Up to 160,000 workers in Wales will receive a pay rise as the new National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates take effect. ...

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Negotiations update on an enhanced UK Switzerland Trade Agreement

Negotiations update on an enhanced UK Switzerland Trade Agreement

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

The sixth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in Switzerland between 3 and 10 March 2025....

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Joint Statement on UK Philippines JETCO

Joint Statement on UK Philippines JETCO

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

On Monday 17 March, the UK and the Philippines held the inaugural Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting....

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Multimillion pound investment gives rocket boost to South West space sector

Multimillion pound investment gives rocket boost to South West space sector

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Minister Jones has announced a multimillion-pound investment in Bristol's space sector from leading German space company OHB....

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UK and Philippines upgrade trade relationship through inaugural talks

UK and Philippines upgrade trade relationship through inaugural talks

Monday, 17 March 2025

UK and the Philippines today hold first Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) in London....

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Trade Envoy programme appointment

Trade Envoy programme appointment

Friday, 14 March 2025

Lord David Evans of Sealand appointed as UK Trade Envoy to Brazil....

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Small businesses set to see a boost in exports and growth with new expert panel

Small businesses set to see a boost in exports and growth with new expert panel

Thursday, 13 March 2025

As part of the Government’s plan to support small businesses and boost global exports a new Board of Trade has been unveiled today.   ...

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Major new funding for music acts that supercharged careers of BRIT award winners

Major new funding for music acts that supercharged careers of BRIT award winners

Saturday, 08 March 2025

British artists are set to benefit from the latest round of government funding designed to boost music exports, drive growth and deliver the Plan for ...

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Joint Statement: Business Secretary and Fujitsu Services Ltd

Joint Statement: Business Secretary and Fujitsu Services Ltd

Friday, 07 March 2025

Joint Statement by UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and Paul Patterson, Director, Fujitsu Services Ltd, on Horizon redress...

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UK Japan Economic 2+2

UK Japan Economic 2+2

Friday, 07 March 2025

The UK and Japanese governments have met for the Economic 2+2 Ministers’ Meeting...

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Employment Rights Bill to boost productivity for British workers and grow the economy

Employment Rights Bill to boost productivity for British workers and grow the economy

Tuesday, 04 March 2025

The Government will today table amendments to the Employment Rights Bill....

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Government to take over redress for convicted postmasters from Post Office

Government to take over redress for convicted postmasters from Post Office

Monday, 03 March 2025

All postmasters who have had their convictions overturned will now have their conviction claims administered by the government...

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£230m DHL investment in Coventry to create hundreds of local jobs

£230m DHL investment in Coventry to create hundreds of local jobs

Thursday, 27 February 2025

DHL Group has announced a £230 million e-commerce hub investment in Coventry creating up to 600 local jobs....

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Scottish businesses sell to the world with £42 million lift

Scottish businesses sell to the world with £42 million lift

Thursday, 27 February 2025

£42 million of export finance deals brokered with Scottish businesses over the last six months....

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More than £100 million in Indian investment creating UK jobs

More than £100 million in Indian investment creating UK jobs

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

New Indian investment deals worth over £100 million demonstrate investors' confidence in the UK. ...

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UK firms rake in ‘tens of millions’ in exports to India

UK firms rake in ‘tens of millions’ in exports to India

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Companies in the UK’s tech and life sciences sectors have announced expansions in India which will amount to tens of millions of pounds for the UK eco...

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UK businesses lead the way with record numbers of female leaders

UK businesses lead the way with record numbers of female leaders

Tuesday, 25 February 2025

FTSE Women Leaders Review and UK Government publish latest report on women in leadership roles at FTSE350 companies....

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Joint Statement on the resumption of India UK trade negotiations

Joint Statement on the resumption of India UK trade negotiations

Monday, 24 February 2025

Today the Republic of India and the United Kingdom have resumed negotiations towards a trade deal between our two countries....

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Talks relaunch on India trade deal to boost UK’s growth agenda

Talks relaunch on India trade deal to boost UK’s growth agenda

Sunday, 23 February 2025

UK-India free trade talks are being relaunched, with a visit to India by the Business and Trade Secretary....

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Ministers confirm appointments to key roles

Ministers confirm appointments to key roles

Monday, 17 February 2025

Government appoints new members to the Low Pay Commission, Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service and Central Arbitration Committee....

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Business Secretary fortifies UK steel industry

Business Secretary fortifies UK steel industry

Sunday, 16 February 2025

The Business Secretary launches the Plan for Steel Consultation, seeking views from stakeholders to inform development of the Steel Strategy....

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Business Secretary sets out ambition for further, faster growth

Business Secretary sets out ambition for further, faster growth

Thursday, 13 February 2025

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds spoke at Samsung KX in London on 13 February 2025....

Government welcomes multibillion pound Heathrow investment expected to secure thousands of steel jobs

Government welcomes multibillion pound Heathrow investment expected to secure thousands of steel jobs

Tuesday, 11 February 2025

The Government has welcomed a multibillion-pound investment programme from Heathrow Airport which will help secure UK steel jobs....

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Statement on the Japan   UK Women's Economic Empowerment Seminar

Statement on the Japan UK Women's Economic Empowerment Seminar

Friday, 07 February 2025

Japan hosted a virtual seminar for British women entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners seeking to increase trade and investment with Japan...

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Birmingham scores transformative investment into new Sports Quarter

Birmingham scores transformative investment into new Sports Quarter

Wednesday, 05 February 2025

US company Knighthead have invested £100m to build new Sports Quarter in East Birmingham....

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