tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from The Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP 2025-09-03T17:00:01+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/kingdom-of-saudi-arabia-and-united-kingdom-strategic-partnership-council-economic-and-social-pillar-joint-statement 2025-09-03T17:00:01+01:00 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom Strategic Partnership Council: Economic and Social Pillar Joint Statement 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 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-jobs 2025-09-03T00:00:00+01:00 UK-Saudi investment creates 100 new British jobs 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 Reynolds announced at the GREAT FUTURES Summit in London. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ceri-morgan-appointed-trade-commissioner-for-europe 2025-08-18T00:00:00+01:00 Ceri Morgan Appointed Trade Commissioner for Europe Ceri Morgan Appointed as His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Europe tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-moves-to-end-discriminatory-age-bands-and-unfair-pay 2025-08-05T00:01:00+01:00 Government moves to end discriminatory age bands and unfair pay 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 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-market 2025-08-01T00:01:04+01:00 British steelmakers regain access to EU market British 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-businesses 2025-07-30T22:30:00+01:00 Time to pay up: Toughest crackdown on late payments in a generation unveiled in plan to back small businesses UK Government unveils its Small Business Plan to support SMEs across the country tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/red-tape-slashed-to-revamp-high-streets-with-new-cafes-and-bars 2025-07-26T22:30:04+01:00 Red 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-agreement 2025-07-24T13:57:10+01:00 Business leaders welcome the UK-India Free Trade Agreement Business 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-ireland 2025-07-24T00:01:00+01:00 Historic trade deal signed with India to deliver £50 million boost to Northern Ireland New analysis published today [Thursday 24 July] shows the landmark agreement will deliver a £50m boost to the local economy tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/historic-trade-deal-signed-with-india-to-deliver-80-million-boost-to-wales 2025-07-24T00:00:00+01:00 Historic trade deal signed with India to deliver £80 million boost to Wales New 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-britain 2025-07-22T09:30:15+01:00 New Executive Chair to strengthen government’s plan to unleash life sciences for a healthier, wealthier Britain Steve 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-costs 2025-07-18T00:00:00+01:00 Huge boost for UK industry as Government powers ahead with cuts to electricity costs The 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-africa 2025-07-17T15:58:00+01:00 Boost for British business as new partnership breaks down barriers to infrastructure delivery in South Africa Chancellor 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-nhs 2025-07-16T00:00:00+01:00 Life Sciences Sector Plan to grow economy and transform NHS The 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-uk 2025-07-15T15:55:10+01:00 Leeds Reforms to rewire financial system, boost investment and create skilled jobs across UK Red tape cut and savers supported to invest as Chancellor rewires financial system to boost growth tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/5000-jobs-secured-as-construction-starts-on-port-talbot-green-steel-project 2025-07-14T04:30:06+01:00 5,000 jobs secured as construction starts on Port Talbot green steel project 5,000 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-jobs 2025-07-13T00:00:00+01:00 Backing British Industry: Government launches £2.5bn DRIVE35 programme to power UK auto investment and jobs UK 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-partnership 2025-07-11T00:00:00+01:00 Over £1bn in investment deals as UK-France launch new Industrial Strategy Partnership The 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-report 2025-07-08T15:50:42+01:00 Government response to the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry report The 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-loss 2025-07-07T00:00:00+01:00 Employment Rights Bill to increase bereavement leave for families who face pregnancy loss Government announces a new amendment to the Employment Rights Bill which will expand rights to bereavement leave to those who experience pregnancy loss