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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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Statement on the UK   Japan Women's Economic Empowerment Seminar

Statement on the UK Japan Women's Economic Empowerment Seminar

Thursday, 18 July 2024

The UK and Japan hosted a hybrid seminar for Japanese women entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners seeking to increase trade and investment wit...

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UK “open for business” as Trade Secretary heads to G7

UK “open for business” as Trade Secretary heads to G7

Monday, 15 July 2024

Jonathan Reynolds will tell G7 counterparts in Italy new global approach will allow UK businesses to plan for economic growth over the next 10 years...

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Alan Bates, top business executives and leading innovators honoured for King’s Birthday

Alan Bates, top business executives and leading innovators honoured for King’s Birthday

Saturday, 15 June 2024

List of endorsed recipients includes current and former leaders of FTSE 100 companies...

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Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act receives Royal Assent

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act receives Royal Assent

Friday, 24 May 2024

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act has become law after receiving Royal Assent. ...

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Government reappoints Groceries Code Adjudicator

Government reappoints Groceries Code Adjudicator

Thursday, 23 May 2024

Mark White has been reappointed as the Groceries Code Adjudicator....

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POST OFFICE (HORIZON) CONVICTIONS QUASHED

POST OFFICE (HORIZON) CONVICTIONS QUASHED

Thursday, 23 May 2024

Convictions of hundreds of postmasters have been quashed today (Friday 24 May) ...

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Businesses set to benefit as UK concludes tax agreement with Peru and ratifies deal to join major Indo Pacific trade bloc

Businesses set to benefit as UK concludes tax agreement with Peru and ratifies deal to join major Indo Pacific trade bloc

Friday, 17 May 2024

Trade Minister Greg Hands visits Peru as UK ratifies deal to join CPTPP and concludes tax treaty...

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Brexit freedoms used to slash red tape for businesses

Brexit freedoms used to slash red tape for businesses

Thursday, 16 May 2024

Business Secretary raises the bar for any new business regulations, in the latest step to help British businesses flourish. ...

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New Chair of Technical Advisory Committee appointed

New Chair of Technical Advisory Committee appointed

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Sally Duckworth appointed as new Chair of Technical Advisory Committee...

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UK and Florida Hold Inaugural Working Group Meeting

UK and Florida Hold Inaugural Working Group Meeting

Tuesday, 07 May 2024

The first working group meeting under the UK-Florida MoU on trade and economic co-operation was held in Tallahassee, FL....

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British business excellence celebrated in second year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise

British business excellence celebrated in second year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise

Monday, 06 May 2024

The recipients of this year's King's Awards for Enterprise announced ...

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