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  • New support for reopening and recovery of high streets

    The High Streets Task Force has announced new training, expert advice and online resources for high streets in England.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • London’s COVID-19 Transition Board meets for the first time

    The Board will provide strategic direction for the next phase of the response to COVID-19 as London begins to reopen its economy while still controlling the virus.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK and Japan start trade negotiations

    International Trade Secretary Liz Truss and the Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Motegi Toshimitsu to launch talks on UK Japan Free Trade Agreement today.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government to publish code of practice with commercial sector in boost to high street

    High street businesses and landlords are set to benefit from a new code of practice, to provide them with clarity and reassurance over rent payments.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £50 million boost to support the recovery of our high streets

    The Reopening High Streets Safely Fund will help councils in England introduce a range of safety measures in a move to get people back to work and customers back to the shops.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Plans announced for London’s COVID-19 recovery

    A new London Transition Board will co-ordinate London’s response as it emerges from the lockdown and begins to reopen its economy while controlling the virus.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Liz Truss kick-starts trade negotiations with Japan  

    The UK is publishing its negotiating objectives for a free trade agreement with Japan.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK and US start trade negotiations

    International Secretary of State Liz Truss and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to launch the first round of Free Trade Agreement negotiations today

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Top-up to local business grant funds scheme

    A discretionary fund has been set up to accommodate certain small businesses previously outside the scope of the business grant funds scheme.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £6.1 million funding boost to help high streets and town centres through pandemic

    Business Improvement Districts will receive funding in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Trade Remedies Authority Chief Executive Designate steps down

    The Director of the Trade Remedies Investigations Directorate (TRID) and Chief Executive Designate of the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has stepped down.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK Government and Welsh Government ministers host virtual Q&A with Welsh business leaders

    Ministers from the UK Government and Welsh Government underline joint commitment to support businesses through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • COVID-19 Defra Update

    Summary of the latest news from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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  • Chancellor expands loan scheme for large businesses

    Rishi Sunak unveils the final details of Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Secretary of State hosts virtual roundtable with NI business leaders

    The Secretary of State underlines the Government’s commitment to support local businesses through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • BEIS in the budget

    The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) will have a key role in delivering the pledges set out in the Budget.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • British Steel sale to Jingye Group completes

    The sale safeguards over 3,200 jobs in Scunthorpe, Skinningrove and on Teesside.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Britain is back: Liz Truss calls for new rules at WTO to tackle unfair trade practices

    The International Trade Secretary has today called for a new crack-down on unfair trade practices and protectionism at the WTO.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Grimsby town centre receives multi-million pound regeneration boost

    Communities Secretary announces over £3.5 million of government funding for Grimsby, including £2.2 million of new investment for its landmark Town Deal.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Diffusion of technology for productivity

    Advice to the Prime Minister on addressing barriers to business uptake of available technologies that could improve their productivity.

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