tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2026-05-19T00:01:05+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/largest-crackdown-on-late-payments-in-over-25-years-as-landmark-bill-enters-parliament 2026-05-19T00:01:05+01:00

Ministers announce the introduction of legislation to tackle late payments and protect small businesses.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-legislation-gives-government-power-to-bring-british-steel-into-public-ownership 2026-05-11T10:38:09+01:00

New legislation to be announced in the King's Speech on Wednesday will give government the option to bring British Steel into public ownership.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/all-eyes-on-la-ahead-of-largest-ever-uk-trade-mission-to-the-us 2026-05-02T11:23:00+01:00

Hundreds of UK business leaders will travel to the US later this month as part of the largest ever UK trade mission to the country, building on the success of the State Visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/letter-from-the-secretary-of-state-for-business-and-trade-to-the-business-and-trade-committee-2-april-2026 2026-04-15T16:53:09+01:00

Letter from the Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, to the Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP, Chair of the Business and Trade Committee.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/greater-together-la-the-largest-ever-uk-trade-mission-to-the-us-attracts-major-corporate-sponsors 2026-04-09T09:48:00+01:00

In partnership with world-leading financial, tech and cultural organisations, the UK Government’s GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland Campaign is holding a major expo in Los Angeles, California from 18th - 22nd May, 2026.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/trade-envoy-appointed-to-japan 2026-03-24T09:59:24+00:00

The Business and Trade Secretary has appointed David Taylor MP as Trade Envoy to Japan.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/time-to-pay-up-government-unveils-toughest-crackdown-on-late-payments-in-over-25-years 2026-03-24T00:01:05+00:00

Small businesses to be backed by new, stronger measures to tackle late payments.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/welsh-steel-industry-backed-with-new-trade-measure-and-strategy 2026-03-23T16:29:25+00:00

UK steel producers and thousands of steel workers in Wales will benefit from a landmark Steel Strategy.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/record-breaking-order-for-british-steel-as-uk-and-nigeria-sign-landmark-746-million-ports-deal 2026-03-19T11:32:47+00:00

UK Export Finance announces support for UK exporters to supply high-value projects in Nigeria.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hundreds-of-employers-handed-penalties-for-illegally-underpaying-workers 2026-03-19T00:01:00+00:00

389 employers from across the UK named for failing to pay workers the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/update-following-round-4-of-negotiations-on-an-enhanced-free-trade-agreement-with-turkey 2026-03-18T11:59:01+00:00

An update following the fourth round of UK-Turkey FTA negotiations.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hundreds-of-new-uk-jobs-as-nigerian-companies-confirm-millions-in-investment 2026-03-17T09:42:00+00:00

Hundreds of new UK jobs are set to be created as Nigerian companies scale up their operations, reinforcing Britain's position as a leading global business hub.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/secretary-of-state-keynote-uk-trade-and-export-finance-forum 2026-02-05T10:16:25+00:00

Speech delivered by the Business Secretary, the RT Hon Peter Kyle, at the 2026 UK Trade and Export Finance Forum.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/reeves-tells-davos-britain-is-the-best-place-in-the-world-to-invest 2026-01-20T00:00:00+00:00

Ministers to highlight government focus on stability and certainty in a volatile world

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/6-million-repaid-to-workers-as-government-cracks-down-on-employers-underpaying-their-staff 2026-01-19T16:49:16+00:00

Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 million for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/business-secretary-bolsters-advisory-council-to-grow-uk-industry 2026-01-14T00:00:00+00:00

The Business Secretary has appointed three new business leaders to the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/stronger-parental-leave-rights-to-give-millions-of-working-families-the-security-they-deserve 2026-01-11T00:00:00+00:00

New day one rights to parental leave set to enter force from April.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boom-lifts-and-baubles-keeping-britains-festive-spirit-aloft 2025-12-22T13:59:02+00:00

UK launches anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into imported boom lifts to defend British manufacturers.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-lawsbringthe-world-of-work-into-the-21stcentury 2025-12-18T00:00:00+00:00

Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as the Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/500-jobs-protected-at-grangemouth-as-uk-government-partners-with-ineos-to-save-vital-plants-future 2025-12-17T00:00:00+00:00

Vital chemical production at Grangemouth protected as Government provides over £120m support package in £150m joint investment