The UK and Brazil made agreements on financial services, taxation, sustainable growth and Green Finance, helping to boost jobs and investments for UK companies.
Link: UK and Brazil to boost economic relationship
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HMRC urges businesses to act now to avoid delays
Everyone in the UK who trades with Europe or under the Northern Ireland Protocol will be affected by new customs and tax rules from 1 January 2021.
Link: HMRC urges businesses to act now to avoid delays
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UK to host the Africa Investment Conference in the New Year
The Africa Investment Conference will be held virtually in January 2021
Link: UK to host the Africa Investment Conference in the New Year
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UK and Canada sign trade agreement
The signing comes after both countries last month announced an ‘agreement in principle’ to roll over current trading arrangements
Link: UK and Canada sign trade agreement
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Business evictions ban extended until March
Business owners affected by the pandemic will be protected from eviction until the end of March 2021.
Link: Business evictions ban extended until March
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United Kingdom, Norway and Iceland sign trade continuity agreement
An agreement to lock in trade in goods was signed in London today (Tuesday 8 December) between the UK and Iceland and Norway.
Link: United Kingdom, Norway and Iceland sign trade continuity agreement
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UK and Kenya sign trade agreement
UK signs Economic Partnership Agreement with Kenya, benefiting UK-Kenya trade which was worth £1.4 billion in 2019.
Link: UK and Kenya sign trade agreement
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Alister Jack welcomes coronavirus vaccine rollout to Scotland
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack celebrates the UK Government’s safe and speedy vaccine rollout across the UK
Link: Alister Jack welcomes coronavirus vaccine rollout to Scotland
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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.
Link: Radical shake up to government export finance support for small businesses
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£3.9 million to drive innovative tree planting
In celebration of National Tree Week, government commits new funding to help reach its tree planting commitment
Link: £3.9 million to drive innovative tree planting
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