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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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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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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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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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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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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The UK and Switzerland have signed a Services Mobility Agreement.
Link: UK and Switzerland sign services agreement
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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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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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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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