DARK SECRETS: 2 | Vintage Vibes

Push for post-Brexit trade deals may threaten UK pledges on deforestation

Government criticised over ‘indefensible’ proposal that could undermine climate efforts while yielding benefit of only £1.38m

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2022

UK quietly drops ‘human rights’ and ‘rule of law’ from list of goals in Gulf trade deal

Ministers are desperate to sign new trade deals after damaging the UK economy with Brexit

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2022

Fertiliser price hike okayed

The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has approved a request by local producers and importers to increase fertiliser prices in line with the rising production costs of imported raw materials to avoid supply shortages.

Bangkok Post · Jun 24, 2022

Russia and Belarus to face new sanctions targeting ‘£1.7 billion of trade’

The sanctions outlined by the International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Chancellor Rishi Sunak involve import tariffs and export bans.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2022

Iconic sweet maker wins major contract to supply Claridge’s hotel

Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls can trace its roots back to 1898

Birmingham Post · Apr 25, 2022

Price caps on staples before hols

The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has vowed to put price caps on 18 consumer products amid accusations that the prices of some brands of seasoning sauces and detergent have risen sharply recently, according Chakra Yodmani, deputy director-general of the DIT.

Bangkok Post · Apr 1, 2022

From solar-powered wifi hubs to reducing packaging waste: the small UK firms driving a green revolution

When it comes to sustainability technology, British firms are well placed to seize opportunities overseas. Meet three businesses doing just that

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022

Taste of success: how British drinks brands are broadening their horizons

From premium gin to coffee syrups, UK small businesses are thriving as they learn how to sell their goods overseas

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2022

UK and US agree deal to partially end tariffs on British steel and aluminium

Labour called the move long overdue, saying ministers have ‘dithered and delayed’.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022

MIPIM set to return in March 2022 after three-year break as global commercial property market continues its recovery

Organisers say 'MIPIM 2022 is on track to have the same number of exhibitors as the 2019 edition from Europe and the Middle East'

Birmingham Post · Jan 19, 2022