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UK and Japan agree historic free trade agreement
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The UK has today secured a free trade agreement with Japan, which is the UK’s first major trade deal as an independent trading nation.
Government announces new Board of Trade
Press release
New Board of Trade announced – comprised of key figures from politics, academia and industry.
Truss formally launches Trade and Agriculture Commission
Press release
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss is today launching the new Trade and Agriculture Commission.
Fierce PC custom-built desktops and laptops sales have skyrocketed over the last three months, with the company now exporting 50% of all its orders.
Trade and Agriculture Commission membership announced
Press release
The Commission represents farmers, retailers and consumers in the UK, advising Government on trade policies to adopt to secure opportunities for UK farmers
UK inward investment projects increase in 2019
Press release
Department for International Trade (DIT) statistics showing the number of foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the UK for the financial year 2019/2020.
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- DIT: spending over £500, May 2020
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