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The UK and Switzerland have agreed a further extension to the existing UK-Switzerland Services Mobility Agreement (SMA) to cover the next 4 years.
Update following round 8 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland.
Consultations launched on key Make Work Pay measures including protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, bereavement leave and trade union reforms
Business Secretary Peter Kyle spoke at the Regional Investment Summit in Birmingham on 21 October 2025.
Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 million for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage
Indian investors confirm confidence in Wales as a business destination by investing £1.2 billion into some of Britain’s most thriving businesses.
The Government is launching a fast-track review to tear up outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars and local events and we want to hear from the people who know best: landlords, punters and communitie…
The Government has announced that it has secured over £250 billion of investment into the IS-8 sectors since July, supporting 45,000 high-quality jobs in communities across the UK.
Peter Kyle and Chris McDonald met JLR’s CEO and senior executives at its Gaydon headquarters to discuss latest situation.
Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle spoke at Lancaster House in London on 18 September 2025.
Employment Rights Bill returns to the Commons
The Government has announced over £1.25 billion of inward investment from US finance companies, creating 1,800 UK jobs.
Working people benefit as UK to hold first trade talks with China in 7 years to deliver economic growth
UK Government unveils its Small Business Plan to support SMEs across the country
The Government has announced a huge boost to UK industry as it powers ahead with its plan to cut electricity costs.
The government has today (Wednesday 16 July) launched a bold new Life Sciences Sector Plan as part of the government’s flagship Industrial Strategy.
Government announces a new amendment to the Employment Rights Bill which will expand rights to bereavement leave to those who experience pregnancy loss
Government publishes the Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap, setting out timelines for measures in the Bill coming into effect.
Prime Minister welcomes a £40bn investment plan by Amazon over the next three years in show of confidence following Industrial Strategy launch.
Thousands of creative professionals and businesses across the UK are set to benefit from a new £380 million investment package as part of the Creative Industries Sector Plan.
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