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New Creative Trade Forum to boost UK creative industries announced at Edinburgh International Festival
The Creative Trade Forum, a new partnership between government and industries to boost UK creative businesses, has been launched today in Edinburgh.
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Keep Britain Working review update: June 2026
June 2026 update on implementing the independent review of employers' role in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces.
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Sovereign AI invests in UK startup reinventing AI chips
Government’s Sovereign AI invests in UK startup reinventing the chips that make AI possible
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Gemma Stevenson appointed as HMTC for Middle East & Pakistan
Gemma Stevenson has been appointed as HMTC for the Middle East and Pakistan and His Majesty’s Consul General to Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
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Big win for Scotch whisky as US tariffs are lifted
Whisky products will have zero tariffs in the US from today
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Historic tariff-free Scotch whisky shipment bound for United States
Boost for whisky producers as tariffs removed for shipments bound for US
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Business Secretary: “I'm backing investment and innovation to power good growth in every corner of the UK”
New Business Secretary at Farnborough International Airshow to set out stall to go further and faster for growth by commercialising science and innovation to deliver for every postcode.
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WTO General Council July 2026: UK Statements
UK Statements at the World Trade Organization's General Council. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and the UN, Kumar Iyer.
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Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia appointed Chair of the Financial Reporting Council
Dame Jayne-Anne will take on the role from September.
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Crackdown on the loudest fireworks to protect families, pets and wildlife
New common-sense proposals announced today will see the loudest fireworks restricted to professional displays
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Care workers to be represented in fair pay agreements
New negotiating body to be set up as part of the first ever adult social care fair pay agreement, representing millions of care workers.
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Government brings British Steel into public ownership to protect UK steelmaking
The Government has today (16 July) taken British Steel into public ownership to protect the future of steel production in the UK. 
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Horizon Family Members Redress Scheme: letter from the Director of Post Office Policy
Letters to Lost Chances about the redress scheme for family members of postmasters affected by the Horizon scandal.
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UK appoints Kate Harrisson as new HMTC for China and Hong Kong
UK appoints Kate Harrisson as new HMTC for China and Hong Kong
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UK launches Call for Input on deepening trade relationships
UK launches Call for Input on trade relationships with Indonesia, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates and Uruguay, as CPTPP accession discussions advance
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Millions of unpaid carers to get recognition and earlier support
First ever cross-government action plan to support unpaid carers published.
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UK Switzerland FTA Top Benefits
11 top benefits of the largest services trade deal concluded by the UK
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Unprecedented services trade deal unveiled as UK seals agreement with Switzerland
FTA seals £5.2bn services deal with Switzerland and separate agreement paves way for travellers to use Swiss E-gates
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UK life sciences attracts £3bn investment, creating jobs and faster patient treatments
Life Sciences sector attracts over £3 billion in new public-private investment in 12 months, reflecting international confidence in UK science and innovation.
8 Jul 2026Read full story →
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Update following negotiations on enhanced FTA with Turkey
An update following round 5 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement between the UK and Turkey.
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