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October
3rd
Government takes action to back small businesses and tackle late payments
Government announces measures to tackle late payment of invoices to support small businesses and grow the economy
September
19th
The Lifelong Learning Bill becomes law
Paving the way for adults to study in a way that works for them to upskill or retrain.
August
14th
One-stop-shop to help businesses save money and go green
British businesses will be able to access new advice and support to reduce their energy bills and cut their carbon emissions from the UK Business Climate Hub.
August
1st
UK Government announces extension of CE mark recognition for businesses
The Department for Business and Trade has announced an indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for businesses.
July
11th
New information hub launched to help limited company directors make the right decisions at the right time
New online gateway to help directors of SMEs with business decisions and make sure their companies stay on the right track.
June
9th
UK and US launch first-of-its kind economic partnership
‘Atlantic Declaration’ agreed by the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President Joe Biden at the White House.
May
24th
Government puts business first with Brexit regulation shakeup
Plans unveiled to ease costly reporting burdens on business, freeing up companies to focus on growth.
May
10th
Government holds first Net Zero Council
The Net Zero Council will support industry to help cut their emissions and develop greener practices.
March
1st
DBT unveils new 'Help to Grow' site to support businesses and grow the economy
The Department for Business and Trade has unveiled a new centralised website, targeted at helping the UK’s 5.5 million businesses.
February
27th
Windsor Framework unveiled to fix problems of the Northern Ireland Protocol
The Windsor Framework, agreed by the Prime Minister and European Commission President, replaces the old Northern Ireland Protocol, providing a new legal and UK constitutional framework. - Fundamentally rewriting the Treaty with new ‘Stormont Brake’ means UK can veto new EU goods laws if they are
January
25th
Trade Secretary: My top five priorities for trade
The Secretary of State's speech to the trade community on her top five priorities for trade, delivered at Lancaster House.
December
20th
Customs Declaration Service exporter deadline extended
Exporters will have more time to move across to the Customs Declaration Service, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced.
December
6th
Business Secretary launches review to prevent small firms from being ripped off by larger companies
Comprehensive review into tackling late payments for small businesses announced by Business Secretary.
October
17th
£6.4 million boost for employers to support disabled people
New online service will give employers the tools they need to empower and encourage disabled employees and those with health conditions.
October
3rd
Support service for Northern Ireland traders extended for a year
The Trader Support Service, which helps businesses move goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, has been extended.
September
26th
A hand-up for start-ups: 33,000 new loans for small businesses as £900m Government scheme widened
The Business Secretary has widened eligibility of Start Up Loans scheme to businesses trading for up to three years.
August
31st
One month left for importers to move to single customs platform
Businesses must submit import declarations through the Customs Declaration Service from 1 October.
August
18th
New UK trade scheme paves the way for an increase in Pakistani exports
The UK’s International Trade Secretary launched the Developing Countries Trading Scheme, providing tariff reductions and simpler terms of trade to 65 countries, including Pakistan, which will be implemented early next year.
August
5th
New funding to boost UK business exports abroad through the recognition of professional qualifications
Government announces launch of Recognition Arrangements Grants Programme, providing grants of up to £75,000 to help regulators seek mutual recognition of professional qualifications.
August
2nd
3,500 businesses risk losing ability to import goods
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding businesses that they must use the Customs Declaration Service for import declarations from 1 October 2022.