Post Office needs to be taken out of Horizon redress scheme, MP says Just £499 million of the budgeted £1.8 billion has been paid out so far. Evening Standard · Jan 1, 2025
‘They broke their own laws’: Irish group Kneecap win legal challenge over Kemi Badenoch funding decision The band said they were discriminated against on grounds of nationality The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024
Kneecap win discrimination case against Government over block to funding award The band had claimed they were discriminated against on grounds of nationality and political opinion. Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024
UK arms exports to Israel could be used to breach international law, court told The Government continued sending F-35 fighter jet components to Israel despite knowing there was a “clear risk” that they could be used to… The National (Scotland) · Nov 18, 2024
Israel arms exports could be used to breach international law, court told Al-Haq, a Palestinian human rights organisation, is taking legal action against the Department for Business and Trade over arms export licences. Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024
Crackdown on subscription traps could save consumers £14 a month Latest figures suggest almost 10 million of 155 million active subscriptions in the UK are unwanted, the Department for Business and Trade said. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024
Post Office corporate culture at root of Horizon scandal – business secretary Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds said he takes ‘ultimate responsibility’ for ensuring wronged subpostmasters are given full, fair and prompt redress The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024
Warning over e-bike and e-scooter fire risk The Department for Business and Trade said faulty parts have resulted in hundreds of fires across the UK. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024
Warning not to buy e-bikes and e-scooters from rogue online retailers after deadly fires The Department for Business and Trade said faulty parts have resulted in hundreds of fires across the UK Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024
UK Government apologises for sharing email address of one of world’s richest men THE UK Government has apologised after accidentally sharing the email address of one of the world’s richest men in the run-up to a major global… The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2024
Kemi Badenoch accused of ‘bullying and traumatising’ staff Exclusive: At least three department officials allegedly felt pushed out by MP’s behaviour as business secretary The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024
UK Insolvency Service seeks up to 15-year director ban for Lex Greensill Government agency issues disqualification proceedings after inquiry into failed finance firm Greensill Capital The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2024
Government to discuss handing ownership of Post Office to its operators Post office operators’ union calls meeting after miscarriage of justice that saw more than 700 branch managers prosecuted The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2024
English wine producers unlikely to adopt ‘redundant’ pint option Environmental, economic and taste reasons cited as why makers may not take size opportunity The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023 Former minister Gerry Grimstone under fire over undeclared UAE meetings Peer did not declare 13 meetings with Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund when he sought permission to work for Bahraini company
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2023 London calling? Pritzker gives UK trip update — hints Illinois in ‘final throes’ of electric vehicle deals In a call with reporters Wednesday, the governor said he is actively pursuing Illinois partnerships with electric vehicle companies and original equipment manufacturers.
Nottingham Post · Jun 25, 2023 Nottingham company failed to pay more than £300k to thousands of employees The Department for Business and Trade on Wednesday, June 21, "named and shamed" two businesses based in the city after they did not pay staff the legal minimum wage
Liverpool Echo · Jun 21, 2023 Argos, M&S and WH Smith fined thousands of pounds for failing to pay minimum wage The companies are among 200 others that have been "named and shamed" by the Department for Business and Trade
Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2023 Argos and WH Smith fined for failing to pay minimum wage - see full list of 200 firms The companies are among 200 others that have been "named and shamed" by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) for short-changing staff between 2017 and 2019
Birmingham Post · May 31, 2023 More than 200 SME leaders across the South West complete Help to Grow: Management Course Figures published by the Department for Business and Trade show that 69% reported greater confidence in leadership
Birmingham Post · May 22, 2023 Regulatory compliance platform gets Department for Business and Trade backing at Amazon launch Hull tech innovation praised for work in complex field
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023 UK should drop Gulf trade deal if rights concerns not addressed, say MPs The International Trade Committee raised significant concerns over the potential agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Wales Online · Mar 23, 2023 Just 1% of £1.1bn lost to fraudulent Covid grants recovered Checks were not made when handouts started to firms claiming they were hit by lockdowns
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2023 Small business, big vision: nine tips for export success From gaining new qualifications to securing finance, here are nine ways to help you sell goods and services internationally
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