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Update on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland 

Update on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland 

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Update following round 8 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland....

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Samantha Seaton appointed Co chair of Smart Data Council

Samantha Seaton appointed Co chair of Smart Data Council

Friday, 24 October 2025

The government has appointed Samantha Seaton as the new Co-chair of the Smart Data Council...

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New bereavement and pregnancy protections to be shaped by businesses and workers

New bereavement and pregnancy protections to be shaped by businesses and workers

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Consultations launched on key Make Work Pay measures including protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, bereavement leave and trade uni...

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UK showcases digital trade leadership at global business meeting

UK showcases digital trade leadership at global business meeting

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

UK showcases digital trade leadership at global business meeting in Germany....

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Regional Investment Summit delivers almost a thousand jobs for UK communities

Regional Investment Summit delivers almost a thousand jobs for UK communities

Monday, 20 October 2025

Nearly a thousand jobs are to be created in a major boost to communities across the UK after over £10 billion in investments were announced at today’s...

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Growth placed at the heart of regulators’ remit alongside new measures to boost scrutiny and transparency

Growth placed at the heart of regulators’ remit alongside new measures to boost scrutiny and transparency

Monday, 20 October 2025

Business Secretary sets out new stronger duty for regulators to ensure they better prioritise helping businesses go for growth ...

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Business Secretary calls for Investment, Innovation, and Regional Prosperity

Business Secretary calls for Investment, Innovation, and Regional Prosperity

Monday, 20 October 2025

Business Secretary Peter Kyle spoke at the Regional Investment Summit in Birmingham on 21 October 2025....

Regional Investment Summit delivers almost £800m boost to West Midlands, creating hundreds of jobs

Regional Investment Summit delivers almost £800m boost to West Midlands, creating hundreds of jobs

Monday, 20 October 2025

Hundreds of jobs in the West Midlands are set to be created after almost £800 million of investment was announced at today’s Regional Investment Summi...

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Raising a glass: Beloved village pubs to be helped with new funding to broaden their services

Raising a glass: Beloved village pubs to be helped with new funding to broaden their services

Friday, 17 October 2025

In a boost for our great British boozers, rural pubs across the UK will benefit from new government funding to help them provide extra services for lo...

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£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff

£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 million for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage ...

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Government works in partnership with industry to unlock £30 million electric vehicle R&D project

Government works in partnership with industry to unlock £30 million electric vehicle R&D project

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Backed by £15 million in government funding, Toyota will lead a cutting-edge match-funded project to boost zero-emission vehicle innovation in a major...

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Update on Enhanced UK Turkey Free Trade Agreement negotiations

Update on Enhanced UK Turkey Free Trade Agreement negotiations

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

An update following the second round of negotiations on an Enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Turkey. ...

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New agency chair appointed to crack down on minimum wage underpayment and worker exploitation

New agency chair appointed to crack down on minimum wage underpayment and worker exploitation

Monday, 13 October 2025

Matthew Taylor to lead Government's new Fair Work Agency from April 2026....

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UK Utah Joint Statement on 2nd Annual Working Group Meetings

UK Utah Joint Statement on 2nd Annual Working Group Meetings

Monday, 13 October 2025

UK-Utah Joint Statement on 2nd Annual Working Group Meetings ...

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Government responds to Horizon Inquiry report recommendations

Government responds to Horizon Inquiry report recommendations

Wednesday, 08 October 2025

The response accepts all but one of Sir Wyn William’s Horizon-related recommendations....

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Cheers to Change: Red Tape Review Could Bring More Food, Music and Fun to Your Local

Cheers to Change: Red Tape Review Could Bring More Food, Music and Fun to Your Local

Wednesday, 08 October 2025

The Government is launching a fast-track review to tear up outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars and local events and we wan...

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UK’s Industrial Strategy hits the ground running, securing £250bn in investment and supporting 45,000 jobs

UK’s Industrial Strategy hits the ground running, securing £250bn in investment and supporting 45,000 jobs

Monday, 06 October 2025

The Government has announced that it has secured over £250 billion of investment into the IS-8 sectors since July, supporting 45,000 high-quality jobs...

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Ministers confirm appointment of new Acas Council members

Ministers confirm appointment of new Acas Council members

Monday, 06 October 2025

Nicola Smith and Dave Penman have been appointed by ministers as worker members of the Acas Council....

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UK Greenland trade deal talks resume

UK Greenland trade deal talks resume

Friday, 03 October 2025

UK-Greenland trade deal talks resume to deliver cheaper seafood for British shoppers...

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Stephen Hardy announced as the new Certification Officer

Stephen Hardy announced as the new Certification Officer

Thursday, 02 October 2025

Hardy will be responsible for statutory functions relating to trade unions and employers' associations....

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Government backs Jaguar Land Rover with £1.5 billion loan guarantee

Government backs Jaguar Land Rover with £1.5 billion loan guarantee

Saturday, 27 September 2025

The Government announces support package for JLR following the recent cyber-attack. ...

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Joint Statement of the fifth AEM UK Consultation

Joint Statement of the fifth AEM UK Consultation

Friday, 26 September 2025

Fifth ASEAN Economic Ministers Consultation co-chaired by Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Liz Lloyd and Malaysian Minister of Investment. ...

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UK and New Zealand to benefit from MoU on Reciprocal Arrangements

UK and New Zealand to benefit from MoU on Reciprocal Arrangements

Friday, 26 September 2025

UK’s Financial Reporting Council–New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority Memorandum of Understanding on Reciprocal Arrangements: Two-Year Milestone ...

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Mitsubishi Estate's £800 million investment to create 4,000 jobs in major boost for UK’s creative industries

Mitsubishi Estate's £800 million investment to create 4,000 jobs in major boost for UK’s creative industries

Thursday, 25 September 2025

Mitsubishi Estate's £800 million investment will turn a former ITV Studio into a thriving creative industries hub, which is set to create 4000 new job...

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Government roadshow showcases Scottish talent and boosts exports

Government roadshow showcases Scottish talent and boosts exports

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

The Made in UK sold to the world roadshow comes to Edinburgh to showcase Scottish exports and the financial, professional and business services sector...

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Ministers meet JLR bosses and supply chain companies to help secure future of car industry

Ministers meet JLR bosses and supply chain companies to help secure future of car industry

Tuesday, 23 September 2025

Peter Kyle and Chris McDonald met JLR’s CEO and senior executives at its Gaydon headquarters to discuss latest situation....

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Joint statement on government industry supplier meeting regarding Jaguar Land Rover cyber incident

Joint statement on government industry supplier meeting regarding Jaguar Land Rover cyber incident

Friday, 19 September 2025

Please see below a joint statement from DBT and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders following a meeting on the Jaguar Land Rover cyber inci...

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Business Secretary sets out ambition to build on momentum of State Visit

Business Secretary sets out ambition to build on momentum of State Visit

Thursday, 18 September 2025

Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle spoke at Lancaster House in London on 18 September 2025....

UK sets sights on closer ties with Argentina and Brazil

UK sets sights on closer ties with Argentina and Brazil

Thursday, 18 September 2025

UK sets sights on closer trade ties with biggest economies in South America...

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Record breaking £150bn investment unveiled during US State Visit

Record breaking £150bn investment unveiled during US State Visit

Tuesday, 16 September 2025

Record-breaking investment into the UK of £150 billon unveiled during historic US State Visit, boosting jobs and catapulting growth ...

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