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British businesses celebrated in third year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise  

British businesses celebrated in third year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise  

Monday, 05 May 2025

The recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced today, celebrating the achievements of leading businesses from across the UK a...

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Business review on US tariffs has concluded

Business review on US tariffs has concluded

Friday, 02 May 2025

Government statement on conclusion of US tariff review ...

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Coke shipment keeps British Steel’s blast furnaces burning

Coke shipment keeps British Steel’s blast furnaces burning

Sunday, 27 April 2025

The Government has confirmed the arrival of a new raw materials shipment for use in British Steel's Scunthorpe blast furnaces....

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National roadshow kicks off to get businesses exporting and grow the economy

National roadshow kicks off to get businesses exporting and grow the economy

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

SMEs from across the UK will benefit from new government support to match them up with international buyers and markets....

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UK Ukraine TechBridge Industry Third Steering Board Communiqué

UK Ukraine TechBridge Industry Third Steering Board Communiqué

Monday, 21 April 2025

The Industry Steering Board for UK-Ukraine TechBridge met on 20 March 2025....

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Paul Lee appointed as new Chair of UK Endorsement Board

Paul Lee appointed as new Chair of UK Endorsement Board

Tuesday, 15 April 2025

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds appoints Paul Lee to lead the UK Endorsement Board, replacing current Chair Pauline Wallace....

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Government secures raw materials to save British Steel

Government secures raw materials to save British Steel

Monday, 14 April 2025

The Government has secured raw materials needed to save British Steel. ...

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Government cuts price of everyday items and summer essentials

Government cuts price of everyday items and summer essentials

Monday, 14 April 2025

The Government has cut prices on the imports of everyday essentials like spices and juices to boost economic growth....

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Government acts to save British steel production

Government acts to save British steel production

Saturday, 12 April 2025

Urgent action by the Government sees vote on emergency powers to save British steel production....

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New appeals process to provide independent assurance about Horizon redress awards

New appeals process to provide independent assurance about Horizon redress awards

Tuesday, 08 April 2025

Post Office Minister Gareth Thomas has announced the launch of the new, independent, appeals process for eligible postmasters in the Horizon Shortfall...

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Update on Free Trade Agreement negotiations with South Korea

Update on Free Trade Agreement negotiations with South Korea

Tuesday, 08 April 2025

Update following round 4 of negotiations on an upgraded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South Korea ...

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Security and renewal at heart of plans for steel sector

Security and renewal at heart of plans for steel sector

Tuesday, 08 April 2025

The Government has hosted the second meeting of the Steel Council today, and reiterated its commitment to British steelmaking....

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Cuts to red tape to make great British staycations cheaper

Cuts to red tape to make great British staycations cheaper

Sunday, 06 April 2025

Consultation aims to cut costs of UK staycations for families and small businesses...

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Fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees banned once and for all

Fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees banned once and for all

Saturday, 05 April 2025

Outrageous fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees are now banned once and for all in a major win for consumers right across the UK. ...

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Neonatal care leave and pay right for thousands of new parents

Neonatal care leave and pay right for thousands of new parents

Friday, 04 April 2025

New entitlement will give thousands of eligible new parents each year with children in neonatal care a right to additional leave and pay....

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UK seeks business views on response to US tariffs

UK seeks business views on response to US tariffs

Thursday, 03 April 2025

Government begins process seeking business views on response to US tariffs ...

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Government unlocks £10 billion private investment into the UK

Government unlocks £10 billion private investment into the UK

Tuesday, 01 April 2025

The Minister for Investment has signed a new partnership with Singaporean bank OCBC, which will help unlock £10 billion of investment into key priorit...

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Payslip boost for millions as new minimum wage rates take effect

Payslip boost for millions as new minimum wage rates take effect

Monday, 31 March 2025

Over 3 million eligible workers set for a pay rise of up to £1,400 a year as new National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates take effect....

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Welsh workers set for pay rise with new National Minimum Wage

Welsh workers set for pay rise with new National Minimum Wage

Monday, 31 March 2025

Up to 160,000 workers in Wales will receive a pay rise as the new National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates take effect. ...

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Negotiations update on an enhanced UK Switzerland Trade Agreement

Negotiations update on an enhanced UK Switzerland Trade Agreement

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

The sixth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in Switzerland between 3 and 10 March 2025....

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Joint Statement on UK Philippines JETCO

Joint Statement on UK Philippines JETCO

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

On Monday 17 March, the UK and the Philippines held the inaugural Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting....

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Multimillion pound investment gives rocket boost to South West space sector

Multimillion pound investment gives rocket boost to South West space sector

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Minister Jones has announced a multimillion-pound investment in Bristol's space sector from leading German space company OHB....

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UK and Philippines upgrade trade relationship through inaugural talks

UK and Philippines upgrade trade relationship through inaugural talks

Monday, 17 March 2025

UK and the Philippines today hold first Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) in London....

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Trade Envoy programme appointment

Trade Envoy programme appointment

Friday, 14 March 2025

Lord David Evans of Sealand appointed as UK Trade Envoy to Brazil....

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Small businesses set to see a boost in exports and growth with new expert panel

Small businesses set to see a boost in exports and growth with new expert panel

Thursday, 13 March 2025

As part of the Government’s plan to support small businesses and boost global exports a new Board of Trade has been unveiled today.   ...

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Major new funding for music acts that supercharged careers of BRIT award winners

Major new funding for music acts that supercharged careers of BRIT award winners

Saturday, 08 March 2025

British artists are set to benefit from the latest round of government funding designed to boost music exports, drive growth and deliver the Plan for ...

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Joint Statement: Business Secretary and Fujitsu Services Ltd

Joint Statement: Business Secretary and Fujitsu Services Ltd

Friday, 07 March 2025

Joint Statement by UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and Paul Patterson, Director, Fujitsu Services Ltd, on Horizon redress...

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UK Japan Economic 2+2

UK Japan Economic 2+2

Friday, 07 March 2025

The UK and Japanese governments have met for the Economic 2+2 Ministers’ Meeting...

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Employment Rights Bill to boost productivity for British workers and grow the economy

Employment Rights Bill to boost productivity for British workers and grow the economy

Tuesday, 04 March 2025

The Government will today table amendments to the Employment Rights Bill....

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Government to take over redress for convicted postmasters from Post Office

Government to take over redress for convicted postmasters from Post Office

Monday, 03 March 2025

All postmasters who have had their convictions overturned will now have their conviction claims administered by the government...

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