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Record-breaking International Investment Summit secures £63 billion and nearly 38,000 jobs for the UK
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Nearly 38,000 UK jobs are set to be created across the UK after a total of £63 billion of investment was announced around today’s International Investment Summit.
Ministers have unveiled the Employment Rights Bill to help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK.
Ministers tell business leaders they will be involved "every step of the way" in Make Work Pay plans
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The Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary have met with business leaders to discuss the upcoming Employment Bill.
Distillers toast £25m Brazilian boost for Scotch Whisky
Press release
Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is visiting a distillery in Scotland to celebrate Brazil’s decision to grant special protected status to Scotch Whisky.
Business leaders and unions to work hand in hand to deliver new plans to Make Work Pay
Press release
British workers are set for better working conditions as the Government takes its first steps towards its Plan to Make Work Pay.
The government has today announced it will repeal the Strikes Act 2023 to get public services back on track and strengthen the rights of working people.
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