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Board of Trade should be independent body, government told
82 leading academics, industry bosses, trade advisors and trade bodies have written to Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch MP, urging the Government to make the Board of Trade independent.
“If we aren't at the forefront of delivering that research here in the UK, someone else will” - reaction to the UK rejoining Horizon
Following the news that the UK would be rejoining Horizon, UK Trade and Business Commissioner, Layla Moran MP spoke to Chris Golds on LBC News earlier today.
UK to rejoin Horizon: Government should act to increase mutually beneficial EU-UK cooperation
The move, which was recommended by the UK Trade and Business Commission in their landmark report in May, means British researchers will benefit from the investment fund and have the opportunity to collaborate with scientists and innovators across the continent.
Hilary Benn stands down as UKTBC Co-convenor
Hilary Benn MP will stand down from his position as co-convener of the cross-party UK Trade and Business Commission with immediate effect after being confirmed as the new Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
New polling shows British companies losing faith in Brexit benefits
A new survey of more than 3,000 firms released by the Department for Business and Trade today found that three out five now think that free trade deals will have no impact on their business, including half of all firms exporting.
Clarity needed on post-Brexit product markings after confusing announcement
The Prime Minister has been told to urgently clarify government advice to manufacturers after an announcement by the Department for Business and Trade has caused even greater uncertainty on what markings they are required to use on their products.
Government to drop new UK safety mark following UKTBC recommendation
As recommended by the UK Trade and Business Commission, the Government has indefinitely delayed plans to introduce a new UK product safety mark.
Irish Government to fund Erasmus for NI Students
Today the Irish government confirmed that they will provide permanent funding to allow students in Northern Ireland to access the Erasmus+ scheme.
June Inflation: Fix Brexit deal to reduce stubbornly high figure
Today the ONS confirmed that in the year to June 2023, inflation in the UK was 7.9%, remaining the highest of any G7 economy.
Calls grow for system overhaul as Government relaxes visa requirements for another sector
Today the government has relaxed visa requirements for overseas builders, carpenters and people working in the fishing industry amid widespread labour shortages prompting calls for a system overhaul.
Few businesses will benefit from CPTPP deal which carries environmental costs
Government assessment suggests the deal may only grow the UK economy by 0.08% but requires the UK to drop key environmental commitments as part of the deal including those aimed at reducing the production of palm oil, a key driver of deforestation in Asia.
May GDP decline: Government responsible for “prolonged economic stagnation”
Responding to the latest ONS GDP figures which showed the UK economy shrank by 0.1% last month, Layla Moran MP, member of the cross party UK trade and Business Commission said,
EU-UK finance MoU: Government should pursue beneficial alignment for all sectors
Responding to the signing of a new UK-EU memorandum of understanding for greater cooperation on financial services, Hilary Benn MP, Co-convenor of the UK Trade and Business Commission, said:
Landmark new trade policy platform recommends ‘OBR for Trade’ and beneficial alignment
The UK Trade and Business Commissions has published a comprehensive assessment of the state of UK trade containing 114 recommendations to remove barriers to growth and prepare the UK economy for the challenges and opportunities of the next decade.
Australia and New Zealand trade deals are nothing to celebrate
Responding to confirmation that the new Australia and New Zealand trade deals will come into effect this month, Layla Moran MP, member of the cross-party UK Trade and Business Commission, said
New polling: Strong majority in NI support Windsor Framework
Queens University Belfast has published new polling, which indicates a strong majority of voters in Northern Ireland support the Windsor Framework.
CPTPP “makes a mockery” of sustainable trade goals
Responding to the announcement that the UK Government has reached an agreement to join the CPTPP) Caroline Lucas MP, member of the UK Trade and Business Commission, said:
“Urgently recommit” to rejoining Horizon Europe, UKTBC tells Government
This week, the UK Trade and Business Commission sent a letter to the Government urging them to restart negotiations for the UK to rejoin the EU’s Horizon Europe research programme without delay.
Windsor framework can begin “new, pragmatic” era to UK-EU relations
Hilary Benn MP, Co-convenor of the UK Trade and Business Commission, said:
“This agreement, for which our Commission has long advocated, shows what can be achieved by putting aside old disagreements and working in good faith to provide stability and certainty.