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The UK and Turkey agree to start talks on a new, modernised free trade deal.

• Updated: 18 July 2023

Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has formally signed the treaty to accede to the CPTPP trade group in New Zealand this morning

• Updated: 16 July 2023

Minister for International Trade Nigel Huddleston welcomed the First Lady of Texas Cecilia Abbott and other key officials to celebrate the enduring partnership between the UK and Texas and discuss ways to bolster their stron…

• Updated: 12 July 2023

Minister for International Trade Nigel Huddleston begins a three-day visit to India and Bangladesh

• Updated: 3 July 2023

Second North Carolina Working Group meeting under the UK – North Carolina trade MoU takes place in Manchester.

• Updated: 22 June 2023

The UK will today sign a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to grow trade with Utah

• Updated: 22 June 2023

The UK's landmark scheme to boost trade with developing countries starts today.

• Updated: 19 June 2023

Round ten of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the Republic of India

• Updated: 19 June 2023

A new agreement recognising UK professional qualifications in Switzerland is being signed today

• Updated: 14 June 2023

Update on the first round of negotiations for an enhanced UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement

• Updated: 8 June 2023

The UK has launched an eight-week call for input in preparation to negotiate a goods-only Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Republic of Maldives

• Updated: 8 June 2023

UK Day 1 Statement: 15th Trade Policy Review of the EU at the WTO in Geneva, 5 & 7 June 2023.

• Updated: 5 June 2023

Trade Minister Nigel Huddleston and Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis today announced their intent to pursue a Memorandum of Understanding

• Updated: 31 May 2023

The UK's trade deals with Australia and New Zealand come into effect today.

• Updated: 31 May 2023

VetPlus are celebrating news that its sales in the Indian region have more than doubled following action from the Department of Business and Trade.

• Updated: 24 May 2023

Business and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, visits the Middle East to advance the UK’s ambitions for a modern, comprehensive trade deal with the GCC.

• Updated: 22 May 2023

The UK spoke on a number of agenda items at the WTO General Council on 8- 9 May 2023.

• Updated: 17 May 2023

The Department for Business and Trade announces winners of the inaugural Made in the UK, Sold to the World awards.

• Updated: 17 May 2023

UK Business and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, launches negotiations for a modern, updated free trade agreement with Switzerland.

• Updated: 15 May 2023

Round nine of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the Republic of India

• Updated: 10 May 2023