Department for Business and Trade

The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) is the department for economic growth. The department invests in skills and education to promote trade, boost innovation and help people to start and grow a business. BIS also protects consumers and reduces the impact of regulation.

Enquiries

1 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0ET

Email:
enquiries@bis.gsi.gov.uk

Website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-innovation-skills

Communication Overview

Total releases

Number of press releases published by this department during the last 12 months, based on publicly available announcements.

1017

Avg per month

Average number of press releases published per calendar month over the last 12 months. This smooths short-term fluctuations in publishing activity.

14.1

Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.

1278

Avg readability

Average Flesch Reading Ease score across all published press releases. Higher values indicate plainer English. Scores are indicative only and vary by subject matter.

25.7

Friday PM releases

Percentage of press releases published after 3pm on Fridays, relative to the department’s total output during the period.

Single-release items

Estimated proportion of announcements published once, without a closely related follow-up release during the same period. This is based on similarity of titles and timing.

100%

Metrics are descriptive only and indicate publication patterns rather than intent or impact.

Releases per month

Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)

537 articles

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UK to set end date for imports of Russian diesel and jet fuel via third countries

Friday, 12 June 2026

The Government has today confirmed the timeline for phasing in its ban on imports of refined oil derived from Russia, as part of the recently announce...

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Joint Statement: Secretary of State for Business and Trade of the United Kingdom and Minister for Trade and Investment of New Zealand

Thursday, 11 June 2026

Ministers from the UK and New Zealand make joint statement on the New?Zealand-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement....

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Parminder Kohli appointed Chief Executive Officer of OFI

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

The Business Secretary Peter Kyle has announced the appointment of Parminder Kohli as new Chief Executive Officer of the Office for Investment....

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New concierge service and visa scheme unveiled to help Britain’s fastest growing firms scale and attract talent

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Concierge service for business launched as part of mission to bring about the UK's first trillion-dollar firm....

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Unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children could get new rights under Government proposals

Monday, 08 June 2026

Government consults on new rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children, including whether paid leave could improve job opportunitie...

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Marco Amitrano appointed to the Professional and Business Services Council

Friday, 05 June 2026

Marco Amitrano has been appointed Business Co-Chair of the Professional and Business Services Council (PBSC)....

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End of exploitative zero hours contracts to give people security and predictability at work

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

Changes to end one-sided flexibility and uncertainty for workers through ban on exploitative zero hours contracts set out in consultation....

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Government steps in to back long term resilience of UK’s chemicals and ceramics industries

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The Government has announced new funding packages for the ceramics and chemicals sectors, worth £120 million and £350 million respectively....

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Top Benefits of the UK Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) FTA

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Top Benefits of the UK-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Free Trade Agreement ...

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UK and Gulf strike historic multi billion pound trade deal

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Wages and GDP to see boost as UK and Gulf strike historic multi-billion-pound trade deal ...

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Fixed sum appeals and Shortfall Evidence processes to launch for postmasters who suffered Horizon shortfalls

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

New appeals process to be set up for those who accepted fixed sum offers on the Horizon Shortfall Scheme....

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Largest crackdown on late payments in over 25 years as landmark Bill enters Parliament

Monday, 18 May 2026

Ministers announce the introduction of legislation to tackle late payments and protect small businesses....

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Bill that could nationalise British Steel takes first step through Parliament

Thursday, 14 May 2026

The Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill will take its first step through Parliament today with its First Reading....

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Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self driving future

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Partnership will put the UK at the forefront of next generation self-driving technology ...

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New legislation gives Government power to bring British Steel into public ownership

Monday, 11 May 2026

New legislation to be announced in the King's Speech on Wednesday will give government the option to bring British Steel into public ownership....

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Costa Rica to join UK as member of £13 trillion global trade bloc

Thursday, 07 May 2026

Costa Rica to join UK as member of £13 trillion in GDP global trade bloc ...

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Businesses see processing times slashed in groundbreaking trial

Wednesday, 06 May 2026

Businesses see processing times slashed in groundbreaking new trial ...

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British businesses celebrated as The King’s Awards for Enterprise mark their 60th anniversary

Wednesday, 06 May 2026

Recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise announced, celebrating the achievements of outstanding businesses from across the UK...

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New appointments made to Insolvency Service Board

Sunday, 03 May 2026

Peter Walton and Koral Anderson confirmed as Non-Executive Directors....

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Post Office GLO Scheme to close following successful delivery

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

The Group Litigation Order (GLO) Compensation Scheme will close to new applications on 31 July 2026, with a view to the scheme concluding on 31 Decemb...

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Government cuts electricity bill for 10,000 manufacturers in boost for UK competitiveness

Thursday, 16 April 2026

The Government has announced that electricity bills will be cut by up to 25% for over 10,000 businesses through the British Industrial Competitiveness...

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Victims of workplace abuse will no longer be silenced

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Consultation on new rules to stop employers using NDAs to cover up workplace abuse...

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Business Secretary champions flagship investment in UK’s largest gigafactory

Thursday, 09 April 2026

Thanks to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, 4,200 jobs have been secured following over £700 million of investment in the advanced manufacturing se...

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Millions of workers get new access to sick pay and parental leave

Tuesday, 07 April 2026

Landmark employment rights reforms kick into force. ...

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Consumers to save around £400 million every year from government crackdown on costly subscription traps

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Hard working Brits will keep more of their cash under a new government crackdown on unwanted and misleading subscriptions...

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Major updates to product safety laws to ensure they’re fit for the modern age

Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Consumers to benefit from better protections from unsafe products as a result of major new reforms. ...

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Government safeguards critical UK CO2 supplies with restart of plant

Thursday, 26 March 2026

The Government has shored up the UK’s critical supplies of CO2 vital for Britain’s nuclear, packaged meats, fresh food and healthcare by temporarily r...

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