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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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Business leaders back the UK Government’s Small Business Plan

Business leaders back the UK Government’s Small Business Plan

Monday, 04 August 2025

Business leaders from across business representative organisations, small and large businesses have endorsed the launch of the UK Government’s new Sma...

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British steelmakers regain access to EU market

British steelmakers regain access to EU market

Thursday, 31 July 2025

British steelmakers regain access to EU market ...

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Time to pay up: Toughest crackdown on late payments in a generation unveiled in plan to back small businesses

Time to pay up: Toughest crackdown on late payments in a generation unveiled in plan to back small businesses

Wednesday, 30 July 2025

UK Government unveils its Small Business Plan to support SMEs across the country...

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Red tape slashed to revamp high streets with new cafes and bars

Red tape slashed to revamp high streets with new cafes and bars

Saturday, 26 July 2025

Communities and town centres across the UK are set to benefit from a wave of new cafes, bars, music venues and outdoor dining options, as the Govern...

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Business leaders welcome the UK India Free Trade Agreement

Business leaders welcome the UK India Free Trade Agreement

Thursday, 24 July 2025

Business leaders have strongly welcomed the signing of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement. ...

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Andy King appointed to lead Companies House

Andy King appointed to lead Companies House

Thursday, 24 July 2025

New Chief Executive will start in post from September, taking on the role from retiring CEO Louise Smyth....

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UK secures £2 billion investment from major Korean bank

UK secures £2 billion investment from major Korean bank

Monday, 21 July 2025

South Korea's oldest banking firm, Shinhan Bank, will facilitate £2 billion of investment into the UK's financial services sector by 2030....

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Tough new laws to make online marketplaces safer

Tough new laws to make online marketplaces safer

Monday, 21 July 2025

New laws to make online marketplaces safer and protect the public from dangerous products ...

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Huge boost for UK industry as Government powers ahead with cuts to electricity costs

Huge boost for UK industry as Government powers ahead with cuts to electricity costs

Thursday, 17 July 2025

The Government has announced a huge boost to UK industry as it powers ahead with its plan to cut electricity costs....

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Hundreds of new jobs created by Sheffield manufacturing investment

Hundreds of new jobs created by Sheffield manufacturing investment

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Hundreds of high skilled jobs are to be created in Sheffield after Walsin Lihwa (WL) announced a major investment that boosts the UK’s steel industry ...

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New action to tackle unpaid internships as Government seeks to protect younger workers

New action to tackle unpaid internships as Government seeks to protect younger workers

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Call for Evidence launched into unpaid internships as some employers fail to pay young workers despite ban....

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Improved trade rules to boost business and growth across the UK

Improved trade rules to boost business and growth across the UK

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

New changes to how the UK Internal Market Act works to benefit businesses across the four nations....

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Future of the Post Office to be shaped by postmasters and customers

Future of the Post Office to be shaped by postmasters and customers

Monday, 14 July 2025

Government launches the Post Office Green Paper, the first comprehensive review of the Post Office in 15 years....

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5,000 jobs secured as construction starts on Port Talbot green steel project

5,000 jobs secured as construction starts on Port Talbot green steel project

Monday, 14 July 2025

5,000 steel jobs have been secured following the start of construction on Tata Steel's Port Talbot electric arc furnace project today....

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