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January
18th
Act now to keep your business moving in 2021, Business Minister urges
Business Minister Paul Scully is urging businesses who have not yet taken steps to prepare for the UK’s new start to act now.
January
8th
Traders must act now with border traffic expected to increase next week
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has urged traders to ensure they are fully ready under new rules.
December
29th
UK and Turkey sign trade deal
The UK and Turkey have locked in tariff-free trading arrangements, which will support our trading relationship worth £18.6 billion in 2019, and committed to working towards a more ambitious trade agreement in the future.
December
7th
Radical shake up to government export finance support for small businesses
UKEF launches the General Export Facility in partnership with UK’s leading commercial banks.
November
21st
UK secures vital rollover trade deal with Canada and agrees to start negotiating more advanced deal next year
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has today secured an agreement for a continuity trade deal with “friend and ally” Canada.
November
18th
Over 7,000 businesses register for Trader Support Service
The government is urging businesses to sign up to the Trader Support Service as the Brexit transition period ends next month.
November
10th
Preferential tariffs continue for eligible developing countries
Government announces that removals and reductions of tariffs on goods from developing countries to continue after the end of the transition period
October
30th
63 days to go: Readiness webinars prompt businesses to take action for end of transition period
With just 63 days to go until the UK’s new start, the Business Secretary Alok Sharma is encouraging firms to sign up for a second phase of webinars
October
22nd
Government steps up plans to keep trade flowing at the end of the transition period
The government has today (22 October 2020) announced a series of measures to help keep trade flowing by minimising the risk of disruption at the end of the transition period.
October
21st
Statement on further UK-EU negotiations: 21 October 2020
A statement on further UK-EU negotiations.
October
18th
Time is running out for businesses to prepare
The government urges business leaders to step up preparations for Australia-style arrangements from 1 January and launches 'time is running out' campaign.
October
12th
Are you ready for our new relationship with the EU?
An urgent message from the Business Secretary.
October
8th
Government publishes updated GB-EU Border Operating Model
Today (Thursday 8 October) the Government has ramped up preparations for the end of the transition period by publishing an updated Border Operating Model, which provides further detail on how the GB-EU border will work and the actions that traders, hauliers and passengers need to take.
October
2nd
£200 million Port Infrastructure Fund opens for bids
The government is ramping up its preparations for the end of the transition period with the launch of a £200 million fund for ports to build new facilities.
September
28th
Support service for Northern Ireland trade goes live
The government is urging businesses to sign up to new Trader Support Service with fewer than 100 days until end of Transition period.
September
23rd
Preparations for the end of the Transition Period
Statement made to the House of Commons by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Michael Gove.
September
14th
Letters to businesses about new trade arrangements with the EU from 1 January 2021
Letters to businesses about new trade arrangements with the EU from 1 January 2021
September
11th
UK and Japan agree historic free trade agreement
The UK has today secured a free trade agreement with Japan, which is the UK’s first major trade deal as an independent trading nation.
September
7th
UK goes direct to EU businesses with new campaign
The Government has launched a new campaign to help EU businesses get ready for the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020.
May
19th
UK Global Tariff backs UK businesses and consumers
The Government has announced the UK’s new MFN tariff regime, the UK Global Tariff (UKGT).