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April pay rise set to boost pockets of over 3 million workers

April pay rise set to boost pockets of over 3 million workers

Tuesday, 04 February 2025

Government lays legislation confirming that the new National Living Wage and new National Minimum Wage will take effect from 1 April....

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New 'global growth team' appointed by Trade Secretary

New 'global growth team' appointed by Trade Secretary

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

A new ‘global growth team’ of UK Trade Envoys has today been appointed by the Trade Secretary to drive UK exports and investment. ...

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UK Government launches UK Internal Market Act consultation

UK Government launches UK Internal Market Act consultation

Thursday, 23 January 2025

Government to review UK Internal Market Act, working closely with devolved governments throughout...

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Former Amazon boss named interim chair of CMA

Former Amazon boss named interim chair of CMA

Tuesday, 21 January 2025

Doug Gurr will lead the CMA on its mission to support growth for the UK ...

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Parents to receive day one right to neonatal care leave and pay

Parents to receive day one right to neonatal care leave and pay

Monday, 20 January 2025

Thousands of working families with babies in neonatal care will be entitled to additional time off as a day one right...

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UK firms boosted by new qualifications agreement with Switzerland

UK firms boosted by new qualifications agreement with Switzerland

Monday, 20 January 2025

UK-qualified professionals to find it easier to work in Switzerland, as new permanent agreement ensures professional qualifications can be recognised....

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Joint Statement on UK Malaysia Joint Economic and Trade Committee

Joint Statement on UK Malaysia Joint Economic and Trade Committee

Thursday, 16 January 2025

A Joint Statement between the United Kingdom and Malaysia concluding the first Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting....

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UK reveals new mascot, pavilion and sponsor for Osaka Expo 2025

UK reveals new mascot, pavilion and sponsor for Osaka Expo 2025

Thursday, 16 January 2025

New details for Expo 2025 revealed...

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Massive boost for UK motor industry as £50 million investment deal secured

Massive boost for UK motor industry as £50 million investment deal secured

Thursday, 16 January 2025

£50 million investment deal between JATCO, Nissan and the UK government secured to build a new manufacturing site in Sunderland. ...

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Smart Data Challenge Prize launches to reward SMEs

Smart Data Challenge Prize launches to reward SMEs

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

£600,000 and additional support available to winners with bold Smart Data solutions...

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£4 billion Malaysian investment in the UK creates 30,000 jobs

£4 billion Malaysian investment in the UK creates 30,000 jobs

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

£4 billion investment by YTL businesses in the UK over the next five years includes transforming the greater Bristol area and delivering over 30,000 j...

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UK SMEs called to apply for major government export awards

UK SMEs called to apply for major government export awards

Monday, 13 January 2025

The Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards are open for SMEs to enter until 9 March...

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Plan to tackle greedy ticket touts and give power back to fans

Plan to tackle greedy ticket touts and give power back to fans

Friday, 10 January 2025

A new cap on the price of resold tickets for concerts, live sport and other events are among measures that have been announced by the government today...

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Government sets out plan to secure the long term future of steelmaking and safeguard steel communities

Government sets out plan to secure the long term future of steelmaking and safeguard steel communities

Tuesday, 07 January 2025

The Government has launched a new Steel Council, made up of steel sector leaders, industry experts, trade unions, trade associations and devolved gove...

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UK sports exporters set for happy New Year thanks to soaring demand in the Gulf

UK sports exporters set for happy New Year thanks to soaring demand in the Gulf

Wednesday, 01 January 2025

UK sports industry companies are seeing a boom in demand from the Gulf, as the UK progresses its trade deal negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Cou...

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Top UK business leaders, job creators and Post Office campaigners awarded New Year’s Honours

Top UK business leaders, job creators and Post Office campaigners awarded New Year’s Honours

Tuesday, 31 December 2024

Subpostmasters caught up in the Horizon IT system scandal recognised in 2025 New Year's Honours...

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Deal agreed to secure Harland & Wolff’s future protecting thousands of UK shipbuilding jobs

Deal agreed to secure Harland & Wolff’s future protecting thousands of UK shipbuilding jobs

Thursday, 19 December 2024

Navantia has agreed a commercial deal to purchase all four of Harland & Wolff's shipyards, securing 1,000 UK shipbuilding jobs....

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Business Secretary announces new DBT non executive directors

Business Secretary announces new DBT non executive directors

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

New members to provide independent advice and support on Department for Business and Trade's work...

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Capture victims to receive redress

Capture victims to receive redress

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Government publishes its response to the independent Kroll report on Capture software....

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Government launches Industrial Strategy Advisory Council to boost growth and living standards

Government launches Industrial Strategy Advisory Council to boost growth and living standards

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

The government has announced the members of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council, as the government looks to deliver long-term growth in key secto...

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Royal Mail remains based in UK in deal to bolster key services

Royal Mail remains based in UK in deal to bolster key services

Monday, 16 December 2024

Government reaches legally binding agreement with EP Group that protects Royal Mail's workers and key services whilst keeping it headquartered in the ...

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£2 billion boost to growth as UK joins major trade group

£2 billion boost to growth as UK joins major trade group

Sunday, 15 December 2024

The UK has today officially joined CPTPP as a fully-fledged member, potentially boosting the UK economy by £2 billion a year in the long run....

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UK Government to fast track review of Internal Market Act

UK Government to fast track review of Internal Market Act

Thursday, 12 December 2024

Government to review Internal Market Act six months earlier and engage with devolved governments throughout....

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Business Secretary to meet defence CEOs and encourages investors to see defence as a core engine of growth 

Business Secretary to meet defence CEOs and encourages investors to see defence as a core engine of growth 

Thursday, 12 December 2024

Roundtable forms key part of Government's pro-growth approach and Plan for Change....

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Joint statement on Australia UK offshore decommissioning cooperation

Joint statement on Australia UK offshore decommissioning cooperation

Monday, 09 December 2024

A joint statement from the UK and Australia regarding a partnership agreement on offshore oil and gas decommissioning. ...

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Government growth service to save small business time and money

Government growth service to save small business time and money

Saturday, 07 December 2024

New Business Growth Service will make it easier and quicker for SMEs to find government advice and support all under one roof?...

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New plans revealed to help small firms and improve access to cash

New plans revealed to help small firms and improve access to cash

Tuesday, 03 December 2024

New Fair Payments and Disability Finance Codes launched to support SMEs...

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Second UK Ukraine TechBridge Industry Steering Board Communiqué

Second UK Ukraine TechBridge Industry Steering Board Communiqué

Friday, 29 November 2024

The Industry Steering Board for UK-Ukraine TechBridge met in London on 24 October 2024. ...

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Government teams up with Greater Manchester to support SMEs to export

Government teams up with Greater Manchester to support SMEs to export

Thursday, 21 November 2024

New scheme launched in Greater Manchester to get more small businesses exporting...

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New measures unveiled to crack down on subscription traps

New measures unveiled to crack down on subscription traps

Monday, 18 November 2024

Government publishes consultation on new measures to tackle unfair and costly subscription traps, which cost consumers £1.6 billion annually....

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