31st December 2020
Link: Ghana-UK Joint Ministerial Statement on a Continuity Trade Agreement
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UK Internal Market Bill becomes law
New laws to protect jobs and trade across the whole of the United Kingdom will come into force from 1 January 2021.
Link: UK Internal Market Bill becomes law
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Chancellor extends furlough and loan schemes
The furlough scheme has been extended until the end of April 2021 with the government continuing to contribute 80% towards wages – giving businesses and employees across the UK certainty into the New Year, the Chancellor a…
Link: Chancellor extends furlough and loan schemes
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UK Government signs North Wales Growth Deal
The UK and Welsh Governments sign the North Wales Growth Deal, bringing jobs and investment to the region.
Link: UK Government signs North Wales Growth Deal
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UK sets out strategy for most effective border in the world by 2025
Government publishes 2025 UK Border Strategy setting out vision for world’s most effective border.
Link: UK sets out strategy for most effective border in the world by 2025
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Legislation for the UK’s independent tariff policy
Today the Government has taken the necessary steps to bring into legal effect the UK’s first independent global tariff regime for almost 50 years.
Link: Legislation for the UK’s independent tariff policy
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UK Trader Scheme launched to support businesses moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
Businesses urged to consider what they need to do before their first movement of goods after 1 January 2021.
Link: UK Trader Scheme launched to support businesses moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
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UK and Mexico sign trade deal
The UK has today (Tuesday 15 December) signed a trade deal with Mexico, locking in tariff-free trade and other benefits for British businesses and consumers.
Link: UK and Mexico sign trade deal
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UK and Switzerland sign services agreement
The UK and Switzerland have signed a Services Mobility Agreement.
Link: UK and Switzerland sign services agreement
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Government sets out plans for clean energy system and green jobs boom to build back greener
Plans to support up to 220,000 British jobs, and keep bills affordable as we transition to net zero by 2050
Link: Government sets out plans for clean energy system and green jobs boom to build back greener
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