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Government backs next generation of tech scale ups

Government backs next generation of tech scale ups

Thursday, 14 November 2024

The Department for Business and Trade has announced four tech scale up businesses as winners of the Unicorn Kingdom Pathfinder Awards....

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International Trade Week 2024 open for businesses to go global

International Trade Week 2024 open for businesses to go global

Monday, 11 November 2024

Fourth annual International Trade Week kicks off...

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Negotiations on UK South Korea trade deal resume under new government

Negotiations on UK South Korea trade deal resume under new government

Tuesday, 05 November 2024

Talks resume on a trade deal with South Korea as negotiators meet today in Seoul....

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Update following round 5 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland

Update following round 5 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

The fifth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in London between 14 and 18 October 2024...

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New UK EU Competition Cooperation Agreement

New UK EU Competition Cooperation Agreement

Tuesday, 29 October 2024

UK Government and the European Union have formally concluded technical negotiations on the UK-EU Competition Cooperation Agreement. ...

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Only purchase safe and legal e bikes: new Government safety campaign urges public

Only purchase safe and legal e bikes: new Government safety campaign urges public

Wednesday, 23 October 2024

A new safety campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of buying faulty and unsafe e-bikes, e-scooters and components such as batteries has been l...

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Trade Secretary launches new fund to unlock multi billion exports boost?

Trade Secretary launches new fund to unlock multi billion exports boost?

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Jonathan Reynolds will announce Regulatory Partnership for Growth Fund on visit to Brazil including his first G20 meeting...

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Government pledges to make UK ‘top destination for women’s sport investment’ following record breaking summit

Government pledges to make UK ‘top destination for women’s sport investment’ following record breaking summit

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

The government has launched the 2024-25 Women’s Sport Investment Accelerator scheme, helping to attract more private investment in women’s sport and d...

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Flagship Government export initiative to be sponsored by Santander UK

Flagship Government export initiative to be sponsored by Santander UK

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Santander UK has committed to a three-year sponsorship of a programme of Department for Business and Trade (DBT) events....

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Up to £600 cash boost for Britain’s lowest paid to help kickstart the economy

Up to £600 cash boost for Britain’s lowest paid to help kickstart the economy

Monday, 21 October 2024

Ten million working people across the country to benefit from an overhaul of workers’ rights as the Government’s landmark Employment Rights Bill retur...

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UK and Switzerland kick off trade talks

UK and Switzerland kick off trade talks

Monday, 14 October 2024

UK and Switzerland resume trade talks for an upgraded free trade agreement ...

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Industrial Strategy launch to ‘hardwire stability for investors’

Industrial Strategy launch to ‘hardwire stability for investors’

Monday, 14 October 2024

Government launches a modern Industrial Strategy and new Advisory Council ahead of International Investment Summit....

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Record breaking International Investment Summit secures £63 billion and nearly 38,000 jobs for the UK

Record breaking International Investment Summit secures £63 billion and nearly 38,000 jobs for the UK

Sunday, 13 October 2024

Nearly 38,000 UK jobs are set to be created across the UK after a total of £63 billion of investment was announced around today’s International Invest...

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£1bn investment secures over 300 jobs in North Wales

£1bn investment secures over 300 jobs in North Wales

Friday, 11 October 2024

The UK and Welsh Government have announced £1 billion of investment into Shotton Mill in North Wales. ...

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Government unveils significant reforms to employment rights

Government unveils significant reforms to employment rights

Thursday, 10 October 2024

Ministers have unveiled the Employment Rights Bill to help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK. ...

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New unit to boost effectiveness of UK sanctions against Russia

New unit to boost effectiveness of UK sanctions against Russia

Thursday, 10 October 2024

New trade sanctions unit becomes operational...

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Millions to take home more cash as Tipping laws come into force

Millions to take home more cash as Tipping laws come into force

Monday, 30 September 2024

Workers will now keep 100% of their tips, gratuities and service charges following new act coming into effect....

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Professor reappointed as UK's International Education Champion

Professor reappointed as UK's International Education Champion

Friday, 27 September 2024

Government reappoints Professor Sir Steve Smith as its International Education Champion, supporting the promotion of UK education excellence around th...

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Defence and Security Advocate reappointed

Defence and Security Advocate reappointed

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

Lord Lancaster’s appointment as the HMG Defence and Security Advocate extended by the Business and Trade Secretary....

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Crack down on late payments in major support package for small businesses

Crack down on late payments in major support package for small businesses

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

New package of measures aimed at tackling scourge of late payments...

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The Fourth AEM UK Consultation

The Fourth AEM UK Consultation

Thursday, 19 September 2024

The Fourth ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) – the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) Consultation was held on the 19th September ...

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UK signs trade pact with Thailand to boost exports

UK signs trade pact with Thailand to boost exports

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

UK Trade Minister signs trade pact designed to boost trade and investment with Thailand and open the country up to British businesses....

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Boost for electric vans and buses backed with investment to drive innovation

Boost for electric vans and buses backed with investment to drive innovation

Monday, 16 September 2024

The government has announced £88 million of funding has been awarded to 46 innovative projects that will help boost zero emission vehicle tech....

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UK ministers visit Gulf to boost trade and investment

UK ministers visit Gulf to boost trade and investment

Sunday, 15 September 2024

Trade Secretary and Trade Policy Minister travel to the Gulf to boost trade and investment with the region....

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Ministers discuss Make Work Pay plans with small business leaders

Ministers discuss Make Work Pay plans with small business leaders

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

In the latest series of meetings on the Make Work Pay plan, the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will toda...

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UK, US and Australia sign supply chain resilience pact

UK, US and Australia sign supply chain resilience pact

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

The United Kingdom, United States and Australia sign Memorandum of Understanding on Supply Chain Resilience....

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Government puts workers at the heart of new and improved Port Talbot deal

Government puts workers at the heart of new and improved Port Talbot deal

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

The government has announced a new, improved Port Talbot deal for workers which has been agreed with Tata Steel and Trade Unions....

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New independent appeals system for postmasters impacted by Horizon scandal

New independent appeals system for postmasters impacted by Horizon scandal

Monday, 09 September 2024

The government has today announced a new independent appeals process for postmasters in the Horizon Shortfall Scheme....

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Ministers tell business leaders they will be involved

Ministers tell business leaders they will be involved "every step of the way" in Make Work Pay plans

Tuesday, 03 September 2024

The Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary have met with business leaders to discuss the upcoming Employment Bill....

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UK Ukraine digital trade set to grow

UK Ukraine digital trade set to grow

Sunday, 01 September 2024

The UK-Ukraine Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) enters into force today, allowing businesses on both sides to benefit from quicker and cheaper trade. ...

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