Policy papers and consultations

Government is providing £50 million extra support for businesses who have had to prepare for new labelling rules as a part of the Windsor Framework. We are also confirming the extension of the Movement Assistance Scheme.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 4 April 2024

• Financial support to help businesses meet labelling requirements under the Windsor Framework and extension of Movement Assistance Scheme

  The Windsor Framework provides a long-term, stable solution for the smooth…

We are seeking input on which aspects of our current trading arrangements with Turkey we should look to improve or amend.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 14 March 2024

Statement of Mutual Cooperation (SMC) on economic development and trade relations between the United Kingdom and the State of Texas in the US, signed 13 March 2024.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 14 March 2024

• Statement of Mutual Cooperation (SMC) on economic development and trade relations between the United Kingdom and the State of Texas

  This Statement of Mutual Co-operation (“SMC”) is made by and between the…

This memorandum provides a preliminary assessment of the legislation that underpins the UK’s independent sanctions framework.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Updated: 4 March 2024

This strategy sets out the UK government’s approach to using sanctions to address global threats, promote international norms and protect the UK.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Updated: 22 February 2024

We're seeking views from businesses and stakeholders in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on how increased export support offered by DBT can complement existing export support services.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 21 February 2024

Report pursuant to Section 42 of the Agriculture Act 2020 with respect to the UK’s accession protocol to CPTPP.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and 1 others
• Updated: 11 January 2024

We’re seeking input on which aspects of our current trading arrangements with South Korea we should look to improve or amend.

• From: Closed organisation: Department for International Trade
• Updated: 21 November 2023

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on trade and economic co-operation between the United Kingdom and the State of Florida in the US, signed 14 November 2023.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 15 November 2023

We’re seeking input on which aspects of our current trading arrangements with Maldives we should look to improve or amend.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 17 October 2023

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on trade cooperation, innovation and clean energy between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Washington State in the US, signed 25 September 2023.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 26 September 2023

This dialogue is a declaration of intent to strengthen practical collaboration on export and investment promotion between the UK and Italy.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 11 September 2023

A paper setting out the strategic benefits of the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 20 July 2023

The agreement summary explains the provisions and chapters that the UK is signing up to as part of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 17 July 2023

This report is a summary of the UK accession process and outcomes.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 17 July 2023

This impact assessment sets out the potential economic impact of the UK’s accession to the CPTPP.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 17 July 2023

Letter from the UK Minister for International Trade to the Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs on the actions the UK has taken on Services Mobility.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 14 July 2023

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on trade and economic co-operation between the United Kingdom and the US state of Utah, signed 22 June 2023.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 22 June 2023

2023 update to the International Education Strategy highlighting progress, UK government support to the UK education sector and future priorities.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and 1 others
• Updated: 26 May 2023

We’re seeking input on which aspects of our current trading arrangements with Switzerland we should look to improve or amend.

• From: Closed organisation: Department for International Trade
• Updated: 15 May 2023