The Latest Breaking News from Business and Trade Secretary

Minister insists UK steel tariff plans are ‘not very Donald Trump’

The Government wants up to 50% of steel used in the UK to be made in the country, up from 30%.

Evening Standard · Mar 19

Steel strategy announced to preserve production in the UK

Government says its ambition is for up to 50% of steel used in the UK to be made in this country.

Evening Standard · Mar 19

Former Amazon boss set to be next CMA permanent chairman

Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle named the boss as his preferred candidate

The Independent UK · Feb 23

Ian Murray hails new trade talks with Israel as 'great news for Brand Scotland'

IAN Murray has said new trade talks between the UK and Israel are "great news for Brand Scotland" ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2024

‘I am not an arsonist’: Badenoch defends EU law ‘bonfire’ climbdown

The Business and Trade Secretary was grilled by MPs during an appearance at the European Scrutiny Committee.

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023

Beano comics sent to Australia

Beano comics are among a shipment of British goods to be sent to Australia and New Zealand to mark the start of two new post-Brexit trade deals, noted Sky News. After the agreements between the UK and Australia, and the UK and New Zealand, came into force at midnight, the…

The Week · May 31, 2023