tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from The Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP2025-09-03T17:00:01+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/kingdom-of-saudi-arabia-and-united-kingdom-strategic-partnership-council-economic-and-social-pillar-joint-statement2025-09-03T17:00:01+01:00Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom Strategic Partnership Council: Economic and Social Pillar Joint StatementOn 3 September 2025, Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and Saudi Minister of Commerce H.E. Dr. Majid Al-Kassabi co-chaired the fifth meeting of the Economic and Social Pillar of the Saudi-UK Strategic Partnershi…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-saudi-investment-creates-100-new-british-jobs2025-09-03T00:00:00+01:00UK-Saudi investment creates 100 new British jobs180 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 Reynolds announced at the GREAT FUTURES Summit in London.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ceri-morgan-appointed-trade-commissioner-for-europe2025-08-18T00:00:00+01:00Ceri Morgan Appointed Trade Commissioner for EuropeCeri Morgan Appointed as His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Europetag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-moves-to-end-discriminatory-age-bands-and-unfair-pay2025-08-05T00:01:00+01:00Government moves to end discriminatory age bands and unfair payThe Government’s manifesto commitment to deliver a genuine living wage for working people took a step closer today as it set out new considerations for the Low Pay Commission when recommending next year’s National Living Wag…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-steelmakers-regain-access-to-eu-market2025-08-01T00:01:04+01:00British steelmakers regain access to EU marketBritish steelmakers regain access to EU market
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/time-to-pay-up-toughest-crackdown-on-late-payments-in-a-generation-unveiled-in-plan-to-back-small-businesses2025-07-30T22:30:00+01:00Time to pay up: Toughest crackdown on late payments in a generation unveiled in plan to back small businessesUK Government unveils its Small Business Plan to support SMEs across the countrytag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/red-tape-slashed-to-revamp-high-streets-with-new-cafes-and-bars2025-07-26T22:30:04+01:00Red tape slashed to revamp high streets with new cafes and bars
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 Government slashes red tape to breathe new life into the high street.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/business-leaders-welcome-the-uk-india-free-trade-agreement2025-07-24T13:57:10+01:00Business leaders welcome the UK-India Free Trade AgreementBusiness leaders have strongly welcomed the signing of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/historic-trade-deal-signed-with-india-to-deliver-50-million-boost-to-northern-ireland2025-07-24T00:01:00+01:00Historic trade deal signed with India to deliver £50 million boost to Northern IrelandNew analysis published today [Thursday 24 July] shows the landmark agreement will deliver a £50m boost to the local economytag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/historic-trade-deal-signed-with-india-to-deliver-80-million-boost-to-wales2025-07-24T00:00:00+01:00Historic trade deal signed with India to deliver £80 million boost to WalesNew figures show trade deal with India will deliver £80 million for Wales’s economy as part of the Plan for Change tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-executive-chair-to-strengthen-governments-plan-to-unleash-life-sciences-for-a-healthier-wealthier-britain2025-07-22T09:30:15+01:00New Executive Chair to strengthen government’s plan to unleash life sciences for a healthier, wealthier BritainSteve Bates OBE appointed to help champion research and innovation and the use of technology to transform health and grow the UK economy.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/huge-boost-for-uk-industry-as-government-powers-ahead-with-cuts-to-electricity-costs2025-07-18T00:00:00+01:00Huge boost for UK industry as Government powers ahead with cuts to electricity costsThe Government has announced a huge boost to UK industry as it powers ahead with its plan to cut electricity costs.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-british-business-as-new-partnership-breaks-down-barriers-to-infrastructure-delivery-in-south-africa2025-07-17T15:58:00+01:00Boost for British business as new partnership breaks down barriers to infrastructure delivery in South AfricaChancellor launches new Infrastructure Partnership with South Africa, opening up significant investment and export opportunities for UK firms.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/life-sciences-sector-plan-to-grow-economy-and-transform-nhs2025-07-16T00:00:00+01:00Life Sciences Sector Plan to grow economy and transform NHSThe government has today (Wednesday 16 July) launched a bold new Life Sciences Sector Plan as part of the government’s flagship Industrial Strategy.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/leeds-reforms-to-rewire-financial-system-boost-investment-and-create-skilled-jobs-across-uk2025-07-15T15:55:10+01:00Leeds Reforms to rewire financial system, boost investment and create skilled jobs across UKRed tape cut and savers supported to invest as Chancellor rewires financial system to boost growthtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/5000-jobs-secured-as-construction-starts-on-port-talbot-green-steel-project2025-07-14T04:30:06+01:005,000 jobs secured as construction starts on Port Talbot green steel project5,000 steel jobs have been secured following the start of construction on Tata Steel's Port Talbot electric arc furnace project today.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/backing-british-industry-government-launches-25bn-drive35-programme-to-power-uk-auto-investment-and-jobs2025-07-13T00:00:00+01:00Backing British Industry: Government launches £2.5bn DRIVE35 programme to power UK auto investment and jobsUK auto firms will benefit from a £2.5 billion commitment over the next decade that will support thousands of jobs and help ensure the UK remains at the forefront of zero-emission vehicle development.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-1bn-in-investment-deals-as-uk-france-launch-new-industrial-strategy-partnership2025-07-11T00:00:00+01:00Over £1bn in investment deals as UK-France launch new Industrial Strategy PartnershipThe UK and France have launched a new Industrial Strategy Partnership following a successful UK-France Summit, where over £1 billion worth of investment deals into the UK have been confirmed.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-response-to-the-post-office-horizon-it-inquiry-report2025-07-08T15:50:42+01:00Government response to the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry reportThe Business and Trade Secretary and the Post Office Minister have issued statements in response to the publication of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry’s report.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/employment-rights-bill-to-increase-bereavement-leave-for-families-who-face-pregnancy-loss2025-07-07T00:00:00+01:00Employment Rights Bill to increase bereavement leave for families who face pregnancy lossGovernment announces a new amendment to the Employment Rights Bill which will expand rights to bereavement leave to those who experience pregnancy loss