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Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

Independent report: John Penrose MP publishes proposals to strengthen UK’s competition regime

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In September 2020, Mr Penrose was invited by the government to conduct an independent review of UK competition policy.

First published.

Power to the people: independent report on competition policy

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An independent report by John Penrose MP on ways to improve consumer protection and promote competition.

First published.

Apply for free or subsidised training under the Green Homes Grant skills training competition scheme

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Tradespeople can apply for training in home energy retrofitting and low carbon heat insulation to help acquire the required accreditations for work under the Green Homes Grant.

First published.

World’s first coronavirus Human Challenge study receives ethics approval in the UK

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The UK will be the first country in the world to run a Covid-19 human challenge study, following approval from the UK’s clinical trials ethics body

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Business Secretary calls on businesses to continue supporting vaccine rollout

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The Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has today (Wednesday 17 February) called on businesses to continue to do all they can to support the national effort in rolling out the coronavirus vaccine, as pledges from individual companies continue to grow.

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Green Home Grant vouchers release, February 2021

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Data to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties via the Green Home Grant voucher scheme.

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Electronics and machinery sector and the EU

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Working with the EU in the electronics and machinery sector.

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Added additional information to Trading with the EU section on preferential rates.

Department for International Trade

Overseas Business Risk – Argentina

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Information on how UK companies can control risks when doing business in Argentina.

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Updated to reflect latest business risks in Argentina

Overseas Business Risk – Turkmenistan

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Information on key security and political issues which UK businesses may face when operating in Turkmenistan.

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Updated with latest business risks for Turkmenistan

Overseas Business Risk – South Africa

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Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in South Africa.

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Updated to reflect latest business risks for South Africa.

Overseas Business Risk – Portugal

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Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Portugal.

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Updated to reflect current business risks in Portugal

WTO Trade Policy Review of Myanmar: UK statement

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The UK delivered this statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Myanmar on 15 February 2021.

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Overseas Business Risk – Singapore

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Information on how UK companies can control risks when doing business in Singapore.

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Updated information in Political, Economic and Trade Overview; Bribery and Corruption; and Intellectual Property, and new Digital Security section, to reflect latest developments in Singapore.

Overseas Business Risk – Kazakhstan

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Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Kazakhstan.

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Updated to reflect business risk changes in Kazakhstan

Overseas Business Risk – Mexico

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Information on how UK companies can control risks when doing business in Mexico.

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Updated to reflect business risk changes in Mexico

Strategic export controls: licensing statistics, 2017

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Export control licensing data for 1 January to 31 December 2017.

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Corrected with new files to reflect amendments made to existing licenses since previous publication (effective 9 February 2021).

Strategic export controls: licensing statistics, 2015

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Export control licensing data for 1 January to 31 December 2015.

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Corrected with new files to reflect amendments made to existing licenses since previous publication (effective 9 February 2021).

Strategic export controls: licensing statistics, 2016

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Export control licensing data for 1 January to 31 December 2016.

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Corrected with new files to reflect amendments made to existing licenses since previous publication (effective 9 February 2021).

Strategic export controls: licensing statistics, 1 January to 31 March 2019

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Export control licensing data for 1 January to 31 March 2019.

Change made:
Corrected with new files to reflect amendments made to existing licenses since previous publication (effective 9 February 2021).

Overseas Business Risk – Canada

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The Overseas Business Risk report provides information on security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Canada

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Updated with the latest business risks for Canada

Overseas Business Risk – Switzerland

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Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Switzerland

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Updated to reflect business risk changes in Switzerland

Overseas Business Risk – Germany

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See below for information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Germany.

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Updated to reflect latest business risks in Germany

Overseas Business Risk – Russia

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Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Russia.

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Updated to reflect business risk changes in Russia

Overseas Business Risk – Austria

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Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Austria.

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Updated to reflect latest business risks in Austria

Overseas Business Risk – Belgium

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Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Belgium.

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Updated to reflect the latest business risks in Belgium

Overseas Business Risk – Czech Republic

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Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Czech Republic.

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Updated to reflect the business risk changes in Czech Republic

Overseas Business Risk – Cambodia

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Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Cambodia.

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Updated overseas business risk for Cambodia

Overseas Business Risk – Ireland

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Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Ireland.

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Updated political and economics section to reflect latest business risks for Ireland.

Overseas Business Risk – Spain

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Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Spain.

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Updated to reflect the latest business risk changes in Spain

Statistics at DIT

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We publish statistics on international trade, including imports and exports, strategic export controls, foreign direct investment, and inward investment.

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Added link to trade and investment factsheets and updated links to UKDSE (formerly UK DSO).

Trade with the CARIFORUM States

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How you import from and export to the CARIFORUM States.

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Updated following a content review.

Trade with Eastern and Southern African (ESA) States

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How you import from and export to the ESA states.

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Updated following a content review.

Trade with Iceland and Norway

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How you import from and export to Iceland and Norway.

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Updated following a content review.

Trade with Southern African Customs Union Member States and Mozambique (SACUM)

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How you import from and export to the SACUM countries.

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Updated following a content review.

Trade with Turkey

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How you import from and export to Turkey.

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Updated following a content review.

Trade with Canada

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How you import from and export to Canada.

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Updated following content review.

Overseas Business Risk: Indonesia

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Information on how UK businesses can control risks when operating in Indonesia.

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Revised and updated information.

great.gov.uk performance dashboard

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Department for International Trade (DIT) statistics showing performance indicators for digital services on great.gov.uk.

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Performance data added for January 2021 and CSV file with time series of monthly metrics.

Overseas Business Risk – Poland

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This guidance provides information on the main security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Poland.

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Updated to reflect the latest business risks in Poland

Negotiations on the UK’s Future Trading Relationship with New Zealand: Update

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The third round of Free Trade Agreement negotiations with New Zealand took place between 25th January and 9th February.

First published.

Overseas Business Risk – Romania

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Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Romania

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Updated to reflect business risk changes in Romania

Webinars for EU-based organisations that trade with the UK

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Learn more about UK border requirements by registering for an upcoming webinar or industry day, or viewing previous webinars.

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Updated with the latest webinars on importing products of animal origin (POAO).

Trade with South Korea

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How you import from and export to South Korea.

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Updated following a content review.

Overseas Business Risk: Azerbaijan

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Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Azerbaijan.

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Updated to reflect the new business risks in Azerbaijan

Trade sanctions, arms embargoes, and other trade restrictions

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Information on trade sanctions, arms embargoes and trade restrictions, including trade controls, transit controls and restrictions on terrorist organisations.

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Guide updated to reflect new sanctions legislation that came into force at 11pm on 31 December 2020, following transition from EU.

Trade and investment core statistics book

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The most up to date snapshot of the UK’s trade and investment position, summarising trade statistics produced by ONS, HMRC, DIT and others.

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‘Updated with latest statistical data.

Department for Education

Supporting your children’s remote education during coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Information and support for parents and carers of children who are learning at home.

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Added top tips for supporting your child during remote education. Added links for information about the Reading Well booklist that supports mental health, how to find your local library and the services they offer, and online support for parents and carers to keep children and young people safe from online harm.

School support recovery offer: coronavirus (COVID-19)

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How school leaders can get help from system leaders to overcome challenges they have faced following the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

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Updated section on ‘support availability’ to clarify that support funded through this programme will come from someone external to the school or trust receiving support.

Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

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Attendance in education settings since Monday 23 March and early years settings since Thursday 16 April.

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Added ‘Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: 23 March 2020 to 11 February 2021’.

Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: 23 March 2020 to 11 February 2021

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Attendance in education settings since Monday 23 March 2020 and early years settings since Thursday 16 April 2020.

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First published.

Claim a payment for teaching maths or physics

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Claim a maths and physics retention payment for the 2020 to 2021 academic year after tax (this may be subject to a small student loan deduction).

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Applications have now closed for maths and physics teacher retention payments for the 2020 to 2021 academic year.

Get help with laptops, tablets and 4G wireless routers received from DfE during coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Guidance for local authorities, trusts, schools, colleges and other further education institutions on managing DfE devices provided for children and young adults most in need.

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Updated to clarify who is eligible for devices. This includes when devices are available for children in reception, year 1 and year 2, and students over the age of 19 with an education, health and care plan (EHCP) who also receive free meals.

Get laptops and tablets for pupils and students who cannot access face-to-face education due to coronavirus (COVID-19)

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How schools, 16 to 19 academies, colleges, and other further education institutions, can access digital devices for pupils and students learning remotely.

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Updated to clarify who is eligible for devices. This includes when devices are available for children in reception, year 1 and year 2, and students over the age of 19 with an education, health and care plan (EHCP) who also receive free meals.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) reporting in higher education providers

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Statistics on known, confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in higher education as reported by providers.

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