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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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UK to join CPTPP by 15 December

UK to join CPTPP by 15 December

Thursday, 29 August 2024

Following Peru’s ratification of our deal to join the bloc, the agreement will now officially enter into force by 15 December 2024....

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Distillers toast £25m Brazilian boost for Scotch Whisky

Distillers toast £25m Brazilian boost for Scotch Whisky

Tuesday, 20 August 2024

Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is visiting a distillery in Scotland to celebrate Brazil’s decision to grant special protected status to Scotch Whis...

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NZ UK collaboration on offshore wind

NZ UK collaboration on offshore wind

Wednesday, 14 August 2024

New report shows offshore wind industry in New Zealand can flourish through UK collaboration ...

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Business leaders and unions to work hand in hand to deliver new plans to Make Work Pay

Business leaders and unions to work hand in hand to deliver new plans to Make Work Pay

Tuesday, 13 August 2024

British workers are set for better working conditions as the Government takes its first steps towards its Plan to Make Work Pay....

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Public services “back on track” as Strikes Act to be repealed

Public services “back on track” as Strikes Act to be repealed

Tuesday, 06 August 2024

The government has today announced it will repeal the Strikes Act 2023 to get public services back on track and strengthen the rights of working peopl...

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Britain set for growth with International Investment Summit

Britain set for growth with International Investment Summit

Saturday, 03 August 2024

The government has announced the date of the International Investment Summit as it drives forward national mission for growth....

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Government commits to a genuine living wage for working people

Government commits to a genuine living wage for working people

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

In a move to put more money in working people’s pockets, the government has today [Tuesday 30th July] overhauled the remit of the Low Pay Commission (...

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New redress scheme opens for postmasters with overturned convictions

New redress scheme opens for postmasters with overturned convictions

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

Postmasters whose convictions have been overturned by the Post Office Offences Act can now apply to a new redress scheme. ...

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New Government drives forward trade talks to turbocharge economic growth

New Government drives forward trade talks to turbocharge economic growth

Monday, 29 July 2024

Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds set to deliver trade negotiations with international partners...

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UK joins groundbreaking global digital trade agreement

UK joins groundbreaking global digital trade agreement

Friday, 26 July 2024

UK joins the first global digital trade agreement negotiated under the World Trade Organization....

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Business and Trade Secretary gives lift off to over £100 million for greener air travel

Business and Trade Secretary gives lift off to over £100 million for greener air travel

Sunday, 21 July 2024

Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has announced over £100 million of funding for cutting-edge aerospace research and development projects...

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