UK ministerial department, established 7 February 2023, led by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade.
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The UK has sealed a 5.2 billion-pound services trade deal with Switzerland, scrapping roaming charges and putting a 90-day services mobility provision on a permanent footing. E-gates will speed border checks for UK travellers, while pharmaceutical protections are maintained. The agreement is described as a landmark for UK services and follows a string of deals with key partners.
The government has taken British Steel into public ownership to protect steel production in the UK, secure thousands of jobs, and safeguard national infrastructure. Parliament has enacted new powers allowing state intervention, with ministers aiming to stabilise the plant, back communities, and modernise the sector toward green steelmaking.
The Department for Business and Trade has nationalised British Steel to secure steelmaking in the UK, protect thousands of jobs, and maintain a vital national capability. An independent evaluation will determine compensation for the former owner, Jingye Group, as production continues at Scunthorpe.
The UK has nationalised British Steel to protect jobs, supply chains and national security after a loss‑making period under Jingye’s ownership. The move aims to keep Scunthorpe’s blast furnaces open and support major construction and defence needs, with compensation discussions expected from China.
The UK government has taken operational control of British Steel to safeguard national capability and jobs, after Jingye Group warned of closing its Scunthorpe plant. The move has sparked a dispute over compensation, with Jingye seeking redress under bilateral investment agreements and China warning of measures to protect its interests.
The government has ordered 658 employers to repay about £4 million to more than 27,000 workers after robust enforcement of the minimum wage rules. Officials say 7 million pounds in penalties have been issued and a list of named firms will be published regularly to ensure accountability.
Carers UK reports a rise in people leaving work to provide unpaid care, with about 1.5k individuals per day doing so and a £37 billion annual cost to the economy. The government is reviewing employment rights for carers while calls for paid leave grow.