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  • UK and Japan sign free trade agreement

    The UK has officially signed an economic partnership agreement with Japan, marking an historic moment, as the UK’s first major trade deal as an independent trading nation and offering a glimpse of Global Britain’s potential.…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK-Japan trade deal offers boost to Welsh businesses

    Welsh lamb, Conwy mussels and Anglesey sea salt are among 15 iconic Welsh products that could be protected in Japan for first time as part of the UK-Japan trade deal.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Statement on launch of Australia-UK FTA

    Joint Statement by Minister Birmingham and Secretary of State Truss on the launch of negotiations for the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Second Reading of the Trade Bill 2020

    The Second Reading of the Trade Bill 2020 by International Trade Secretary, Liz Truss MP

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK Global Tariff backs UK businesses and consumers

    The Government has announced the UK’s new MFN tariff regime, the UK Global Tariff (UKGT).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK to receive nearly 3 million packets of paracetamol

    2,800,000 packets of paracetamol will be distributed to leading UK supermarkets and retailers. 

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Launch of digital tools for traders

    Two digital tools on gov.uk launched to provide information to businesses exporting goods in and out of the UK market

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Temporary tariff regime updated

    The government has today (8 October) published an update to the UK’s temporary tariff regime if we leave the EU without a deal.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK launches programme to promote trade with Brazil

    The UK has today launched a £20 million programme to help Brazilian SME's trade with the UK and other countries.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • International Trade Secretary’s vision for new UK-USA trade agreement

    In a speech in London on Tuesday (25 June), Dr Liam Fox will set out how the UK and USA can benefit from an ambitious future free trade agreement.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Liam Fox visits Turkey to strengthen trade relations

    The International Trade Secretary will meet with government ministers and businesses to strengthen bilateral relations.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Korea sign joint statement for trade continuity

    The UK has today signed a joint statement for trade continuity with Korea

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 'No deal' EU exit: Government issues reminder to waste industry

    Waste industry should review contingency plans in case of disruption should the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK, Norway and Iceland sign trade continuity agreement 

    The UK has today signed a new trade continuity agreement with Norway and Iceland.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Temporary tariff regime for no deal Brexit published

    Government has published details of the UK’s temporary tariff regime for no deal, designed to minimise costs to business and consumers while protecting vulnerable industries.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • WTO agreement secures £1.3 trillion market for British contractors

    The WTO has today confirmed that British businesses will be able to continue bidding for public sector contracts around the world after the UK leaves the EU.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Palestinian Authority sign trade continuity agreement

    The agreement will see Palestinian businesses and consumers benefitting from continued trade after the UK leaves the European Union.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Israel sign trade continuity agreement

    The International Trade Secretary has today signed a new continuity agreement with Israel.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • HM Revenue and Customs simplifies importing from the EU as part of 'no deal' preparation

    HMRC announces Transitional Simplified Procedures for customs, should we leave the EU without a deal, by writing to 145,000 VAT registered businesses trading with the EU.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Faroe Islands sign trade continuity agreement

    The UK has signed a new trade continuity agreement with the Faroe Islands.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government