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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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Biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation comes one step closer

Biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation comes one step closer

Monday, 15 September 2025

Employment Rights Bill returns to the Commons...

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International Trade Week 2025 announced to get businesses exporting and grow the economy

International Trade Week 2025 announced to get businesses exporting and grow the economy

Sunday, 14 September 2025

Government announces a week of free trade-focused business events to help more British firms export goods and services...

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US financial giants boost UK investments and jobs across London, Edinburgh, Belfast and Manchester

US financial giants boost UK investments and jobs across London, Edinburgh, Belfast and Manchester

Friday, 12 September 2025

The Government has announced over £1.25 billion of inward investment from US finance companies, creating 1,800 UK jobs....

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UK to hold first trade talks with China in 7 years

UK to hold first trade talks with China in 7 years

Monday, 08 September 2025

Working people benefit as UK to hold first trade talks with China in 7 years to deliver economic growth...

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Business Secretary flies to Washington on first official visit

Business Secretary flies to Washington on first official visit

Sunday, 07 September 2025

The Business and Trade Secretary is flying to Washington on Sunday ...

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom Strategic Partnership Council: Economic and Social Pillar Joint Statement

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom Strategic Partnership Council: Economic and Social Pillar Joint Statement

Wednesday, 03 September 2025

On 3 September 2025, Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and Saudi Minister of Commerce H.E. Dr. Majid Al-Kassabi co-chaired the fifth meet...

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UK Saudi investment creates 100 new British jobs

UK Saudi investment creates 100 new British jobs

Tuesday, 02 September 2025

180 new jobs are set to be created in the UK and Saudi Arabia from more than £360 million of new joint investment, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynold...

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Supermarket staff receive industry leading pay rise as Minister celebrates businesses going above and beyond to support their workers

Supermarket staff receive industry leading pay rise as Minister celebrates businesses going above and beyond to support their workers

Monday, 01 September 2025

Employment Rights Minister visits an Aldi supermarket in Watford following the retailer's decision to make its staff the best paid in the UK....

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UK promotes Trade & Industrial Strategies in Japan & South Korea

UK promotes Trade & Industrial Strategies in Japan & South Korea

Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Trade Minister visits Japan and South Korea to boost trade and promote Trade and Industrial Strategies...

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More award winning British cheese to be served across Europe thanks to EU agreement

More award winning British cheese to be served across Europe thanks to EU agreement

Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Small food and drink exporters across the UK are set for a major boost in sales thanks to substantial package agreed with the EU. ...

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Increased worker spending power to boost coastal communities, as Minister visits Llandudno

Increased worker spending power to boost coastal communities, as Minister visits Llandudno

Thursday, 21 August 2025

Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders visits Llandudno to discuss the government's Plan to Make Work Pay with businesses and workers on the seafro...

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Northern Ireland science and tech industries boosted by over £30 million from UK Industrial Strategy

Northern Ireland science and tech industries boosted by over £30 million from UK Industrial Strategy

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Major win for Northern Ireland’s high-tech sectors from the UK’s modern Industrial Strategy, supporting local jobs and growth...

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Ceri Morgan Appointed Trade Commissioner for Europe

Ceri Morgan Appointed Trade Commissioner for Europe

Sunday, 17 August 2025

Ceri Morgan Appointed as His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Europe...

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UK farmers to benefit from smoother dairy exports to Egypt

UK farmers to benefit from smoother dairy exports to Egypt

Tuesday, 12 August 2025

I can’t believe it’s not a barrier – UK farmers to benefit from smoother dairy exports to Egypt...

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Statement on the Women's Economic Empowerment event at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai

Statement on the Women's Economic Empowerment event at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai

Thursday, 07 August 2025

Event forms part of programme of collaboration under UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement ...

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Government moves to end discriminatory age bands and unfair pay

Government moves to end discriminatory age bands and unfair pay

Monday, 04 August 2025

The Government’s manifesto commitment to deliver a genuine living wage for working people took a step closer today as it set out new considerations fo...

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