Disposable vapes to be banned as government cracks down on e-cigarettes January 29, 2024 Disposable vapes are set to be banned in the UK amid a wider government crackdown on e-cigarettes.
Exclusive: Greg Hands won’t commit to trade deal with India before election January 24, 2024 Securing a trade deal with India isn’t guaranteed before the general election, Greg Hands has said.
London firms doing the heavy lifting as UK services exports shoot up January 23, 2024 According to the Resolution Foundation, London's services exports have grown by 47 per cent between 2016 and 2021, hitting £152.2bn.
Jeremy Hunt signs ‘groundbreaking’ financial services agreement with Switzerland December 22, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has signed what he called a “groundbreaking” deal with Switzerland on financial services.
A roundup of free trade deals the UK signed in 2023 December 21, 2023 Since the UK exited the European Union in 2020, a major focus of government policy has been negotiating new trade agreements with nations across the globe.
Britain set to launch carbon levy on imported goods such as iron, steel and cement in 2027 December 18, 2023 A carbon price is used by governments to help reduce emissions by charging a fee on carbon pollution to encourage industries to cut their greenhouse gases.
Golden arches won’t stop conflict, but continued trade might December 11, 2023 As countries become more inward looking and trading relationships weaken, the golden arches theory still rings true, writes Eliot Wilson.
Use strength in services to break UK’s low growth trap, think tank urges December 4, 2023 The UK needs to capitalise on its position as a "services superpower" to help break its "toxic combination" of low growth and high inequality, a top think tank has warned.
Trade not aid is to the way to help Morocco – and UK businesses too December 1, 2023 Morocco can be UK businesses' gateway to the Western Sahara, if the government lets it, writes Greg Baker.
UK and South Korea to sign new agreement during state visit November 21, 2023 The UK and South Korea are set to sign a new long-term agreement covering defence and technology co-operation as President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives for a three-day state visit.