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UK to set end date for imports of Russian diesel and jet fuel via third countries

UK to set end date for imports of Russian diesel and jet fuel via third countries

Friday, 12 June 2026

The Government has today confirmed the timeline for phasing in its ban on imports of refined oil derived from Russia, as part of the recently announce...

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Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation

Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation

Friday, 12 June 2026

Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis MP opens Europe’s biggest drone testing centre in Swindon, learning lessons from the Ukraine and Iran conflicts....

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Britain powers ahead on AI with billions of pounds of new investment and thousands of jobs secured as London Tech Week wraps up

Britain powers ahead on AI with billions of pounds of new investment and thousands of jobs secured as London Tech Week wraps up

Friday, 12 June 2026

More than £6 billion of new investment and around 8,000 new jobs have been announced this week, as companies from around the world choose to build, hi...

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Joint Statement:  Secretary of State for Business and Trade of the United Kingdom and Minister for Trade and Investment of New Zealand

Joint Statement: Secretary of State for Business and Trade of the United Kingdom and Minister for Trade and Investment of New Zealand

Thursday, 11 June 2026

Ministers from the UK and New Zealand make joint statement on the New?Zealand-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement....

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Joint Statement from UK and Australia on the Australia UK Ministerial Consultations: 10 June 2026

Joint Statement from UK and Australia on the Australia UK Ministerial Consultations: 10 June 2026

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

On 10 June 2026, the Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper and Defence Secretary John Healey MP, hosted the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence,...

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Parminder Kohli appointed Chief Executive Officer of OFI

Parminder Kohli appointed Chief Executive Officer of OFI

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

The Business Secretary Peter Kyle has announced the appointment of Parminder Kohli as new Chief Executive Officer of the Office for Investment....

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IPO launches Knowledge Asset Management Hub

IPO launches Knowledge Asset Management Hub

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

New resource to strengthen IP capability and support commercialisation across the UK research sector....

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Minister for Scotland Trade Mission to China

Minister for Scotland Trade Mission to China

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

This week [9 June 2026] the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland is travelling to Beijing and Shanghai on a trade mission....

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New concierge service and visa scheme unveiled to help Britain’s fastest growing firms scale and attract talent

New concierge service and visa scheme unveiled to help Britain’s fastest growing firms scale and attract talent

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Concierge service for business launched as part of mission to bring about the UK's first trillion-dollar firm....

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Unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children could get new rights under Government proposals

Unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children could get new rights under Government proposals

Monday, 08 June 2026

Government consults on new rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children, including whether paid leave could improve job opportunitie...

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Liz Kendall's speech at AI Adoption Summit

Liz Kendall's speech at AI Adoption Summit

Monday, 08 June 2026

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to the AI Adoption Summit on Monday 8 June, 2026....

Government to partner with tech companies, trade unions and industry leaders to boost AI adoption and equip workers with AI skills

Government to partner with tech companies, trade unions and industry leaders to boost AI adoption and equip workers with AI skills

Monday, 08 June 2026

More than £200 million in government support to help companies in Britain adopt AI – paving the way for the UK to become fastest AI adopting country i...

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Bluetongue: latest situation

Bluetongue: latest situation

Monday, 08 June 2026

Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions....

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Prime Minister’s speech at London Tech Week 2026

Prime Minister’s speech at London Tech Week 2026

Monday, 08 June 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's speech at London Tech Week 2026....

Entry level jobs support, AI bootcamps and tech training as government supports young people into the jobs of the future

Entry level jobs support, AI bootcamps and tech training as government supports young people into the jobs of the future

Saturday, 06 June 2026

A new partnership between government, industry and trade unions to better support young people entering the job market. ...

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Marco Amitrano appointed to the Professional and Business Services Council

Marco Amitrano appointed to the Professional and Business Services Council

Friday, 05 June 2026

Marco Amitrano has been appointed Business Co-Chair of the Professional and Business Services Council (PBSC)....

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Thousands of seafarers across the Channel set for better pay and protections under new government proposals

Thousands of seafarers across the Channel set for better pay and protections under new government proposals

Thursday, 04 June 2026

The new laws will extend and strengthen seafarer protections beyond UK territorial waters....

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Lex Greensill to be disqualified from acting as a company director in the UK for nine years

Lex Greensill to be disqualified from acting as a company director in the UK for nine years

Thursday, 04 June 2026

Financier to be banned until June 2035...

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New proposals to cut bills with community batteries

New proposals to cut bills with community batteries

Thursday, 04 June 2026

Families and businesses could benefit from cheaper energy through the use of community batteries....

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Universal theme park to be UK’s most popular tourist attraction

Universal theme park to be UK’s most popular tourist attraction

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

The Universal United Kingdom Resort, one of the largest ever investments in the UK tourism sector, will employ thousands and entertain millions of peo...

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The Africa Debate 2026: Baroness Chapman's speech

The Africa Debate 2026: Baroness Chapman's speech

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Baroness Chapman gave a speech at The Africa Debate 2026, 'Results, reach and respect: a new era of partnership in Africa'....

UK–Ghana Growth Partnership to Drive Jobs, Investment and Skills

UK–Ghana Growth Partnership to Drive Jobs, Investment and Skills

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

UK–Ghana Growth Partnership (2026–2028) aims to boost jobs, trade, infrastructure and skills through major investments and private sector–led growth i...

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Business in the Community speech   2 June 2026

Business in the Community speech 2 June 2026

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

Communities Secretary Steve Reed's speech at Business in the Community....

End of exploitative zero hours contracts to give people security and predictability at work

End of exploitative zero hours contracts to give people security and predictability at work

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

Changes to end one-sided flexibility and uncertainty for workers through ban on exploitative zero hours contracts set out in consultation....

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Energy security, jobs and investment boost through climate action

Energy security, jobs and investment boost through climate action

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

Families and businesses will continue to reap the benefits of the clean energy transition in the coming decades....

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Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables: Liz Lloyd's speech at RUSI

Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables: Liz Lloyd's speech at RUSI

Friday, 29 May 2026

Speaking at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) on Friday 29 May 2026, telecoms minister Liz Lloyd set out plans to consult on tougher fines an...

Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables amid heightened Russian activity

Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables amid heightened Russian activity

Friday, 29 May 2026

Government to propose tougher fines and prison sentences for those who damage subsea infrastructure essential for UK internet access....

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UK EU SPS Agreement   Information for Businesses

UK EU SPS Agreement Information for Businesses

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU...

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Business leaders put nature on boardroom agenda

Business leaders put nature on boardroom agenda

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

New resources launched to help boards cut costs, reduce risk and drive growth through investment in nature...

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Treaty between the Republic of Poland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on a Security and Defence Partnership

Treaty between the Republic of Poland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on a Security and Defence Partnership

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

Treaty between the Republic of Poland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on a Security and Defence Partnership...

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