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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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£230m DHL investment in Coventry to create hundreds of local jobs

£230m DHL investment in Coventry to create hundreds of local jobs

Thursday, 27 February 2025

DHL Group has announced a £230 million e-commerce hub investment in Coventry creating up to 600 local jobs....

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Scottish businesses sell to the world with £42 million lift

Scottish businesses sell to the world with £42 million lift

Thursday, 27 February 2025

£42 million of export finance deals brokered with Scottish businesses over the last six months....

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More than £100 million in Indian investment creating UK jobs

More than £100 million in Indian investment creating UK jobs

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

New Indian investment deals worth over £100 million demonstrate investors' confidence in the UK. ...

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UK firms rake in ‘tens of millions’ in exports to India

UK firms rake in ‘tens of millions’ in exports to India

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Companies in the UK’s tech and life sciences sectors have announced expansions in India which will amount to tens of millions of pounds for the UK eco...

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UK businesses lead the way with record numbers of female leaders

UK businesses lead the way with record numbers of female leaders

Tuesday, 25 February 2025

FTSE Women Leaders Review and UK Government publish latest report on women in leadership roles at FTSE350 companies....

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Joint Statement on the resumption of India UK trade negotiations

Joint Statement on the resumption of India UK trade negotiations

Monday, 24 February 2025

Today the Republic of India and the United Kingdom have resumed negotiations towards a trade deal between our two countries....

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Talks relaunch on India trade deal to boost UK’s growth agenda

Talks relaunch on India trade deal to boost UK’s growth agenda

Sunday, 23 February 2025

UK-India free trade talks are being relaunched, with a visit to India by the Business and Trade Secretary....

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Ministers confirm appointments to key roles

Ministers confirm appointments to key roles

Monday, 17 February 2025

Government appoints new members to the Low Pay Commission, Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service and Central Arbitration Committee....

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Business Secretary fortifies UK steel industry

Business Secretary fortifies UK steel industry

Sunday, 16 February 2025

The Business Secretary launches the Plan for Steel Consultation, seeking views from stakeholders to inform development of the Steel Strategy....

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Business Secretary sets out ambition for further, faster growth

Business Secretary sets out ambition for further, faster growth

Thursday, 13 February 2025

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds spoke at Samsung KX in London on 13 February 2025....

Government welcomes multibillion pound Heathrow investment expected to secure thousands of steel jobs

Government welcomes multibillion pound Heathrow investment expected to secure thousands of steel jobs

Tuesday, 11 February 2025

The Government has welcomed a multibillion-pound investment programme from Heathrow Airport which will help secure UK steel jobs....

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Statement on the Japan   UK Women's Economic Empowerment Seminar

Statement on the Japan UK Women's Economic Empowerment Seminar

Friday, 07 February 2025

Japan hosted a virtual seminar for British women entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners seeking to increase trade and investment with Japan...

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Birmingham scores transformative investment into new Sports Quarter

Birmingham scores transformative investment into new Sports Quarter

Wednesday, 05 February 2025

US company Knighthead have invested £100m to build new Sports Quarter in East Birmingham....

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April pay rise set to boost pockets of over 3 million workers

April pay rise set to boost pockets of over 3 million workers

Tuesday, 04 February 2025

Government lays legislation confirming that the new National Living Wage and new National Minimum Wage will take effect from 1 April....

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New 'global growth team' appointed by Trade Secretary

New 'global growth team' appointed by Trade Secretary

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

A new ‘global growth team’ of UK Trade Envoys has today been appointed by the Trade Secretary to drive UK exports and investment. ...

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UK Government launches UK Internal Market Act consultation

UK Government launches UK Internal Market Act consultation

Thursday, 23 January 2025

Government to review UK Internal Market Act, working closely with devolved governments throughout...

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Former Amazon boss named interim chair of CMA

Former Amazon boss named interim chair of CMA

Tuesday, 21 January 2025

Doug Gurr will lead the CMA on its mission to support growth for the UK ...

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Parents to receive day one right to neonatal care leave and pay

Parents to receive day one right to neonatal care leave and pay

Monday, 20 January 2025

Thousands of working families with babies in neonatal care will be entitled to additional time off as a day one right...

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UK firms boosted by new qualifications agreement with Switzerland

UK firms boosted by new qualifications agreement with Switzerland

Monday, 20 January 2025

UK-qualified professionals to find it easier to work in Switzerland, as new permanent agreement ensures professional qualifications can be recognised....

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Joint Statement on UK Malaysia Joint Economic and Trade Committee

Joint Statement on UK Malaysia Joint Economic and Trade Committee

Thursday, 16 January 2025

A Joint Statement between the United Kingdom and Malaysia concluding the first Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting....

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UK reveals new mascot, pavilion and sponsor for Osaka Expo 2025

UK reveals new mascot, pavilion and sponsor for Osaka Expo 2025

Thursday, 16 January 2025

New details for Expo 2025 revealed...

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Massive boost for UK motor industry as £50 million investment deal secured

Massive boost for UK motor industry as £50 million investment deal secured

Thursday, 16 January 2025

£50 million investment deal between JATCO, Nissan and the UK government secured to build a new manufacturing site in Sunderland. ...

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Smart Data Challenge Prize launches to reward SMEs

Smart Data Challenge Prize launches to reward SMEs

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

£600,000 and additional support available to winners with bold Smart Data solutions...

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£4 billion Malaysian investment in the UK creates 30,000 jobs

£4 billion Malaysian investment in the UK creates 30,000 jobs

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

£4 billion investment by YTL businesses in the UK over the next five years includes transforming the greater Bristol area and delivering over 30,000 j...

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UK SMEs called to apply for major government export awards

UK SMEs called to apply for major government export awards

Monday, 13 January 2025

The Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards are open for SMEs to enter until 9 March...

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Plan to tackle greedy ticket touts and give power back to fans

Plan to tackle greedy ticket touts and give power back to fans

Friday, 10 January 2025

A new cap on the price of resold tickets for concerts, live sport and other events are among measures that have been announced by the government today...

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Government sets out plan to secure the long term future of steelmaking and safeguard steel communities

Government sets out plan to secure the long term future of steelmaking and safeguard steel communities

Tuesday, 07 January 2025

The Government has launched a new Steel Council, made up of steel sector leaders, industry experts, trade unions, trade associations and devolved gove...

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UK sports exporters set for happy New Year thanks to soaring demand in the Gulf

UK sports exporters set for happy New Year thanks to soaring demand in the Gulf

Wednesday, 01 January 2025

UK sports industry companies are seeing a boom in demand from the Gulf, as the UK progresses its trade deal negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Cou...

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Top UK business leaders, job creators and Post Office campaigners awarded New Year’s Honours

Top UK business leaders, job creators and Post Office campaigners awarded New Year’s Honours

Tuesday, 31 December 2024

Subpostmasters caught up in the Horizon IT system scandal recognised in 2025 New Year's Honours...

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