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UK seeks business views on response to US tariffs
Government begins process seeking business views on response to US tariffs
UK/Viet Nam: Free Trade Agreement
This treaty was presented to Parliament in April 2025.
How AI Is Fueling Creative Innovation for Startups Abroad
When most people think about starting a business overseas, their minds immediately jump to logistics: registering the company, navigating local laws, and finding office space. But one of the most exciting (and often overlooked) aspects of expanding internationally is tapping into the global pool of innovation especially in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI).
Support for UK businesses helping to rebuild Ukraine
Department for Business and Trade (DBT) initiatives to support UK businesses helping to rebuild critical infrastructure in Ukraine.
Now is the time to generate growth together with India
£400m of trade and investment wins from UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue set to boost the British economy.
COVID-19 Defra Update
Summary of the latest news from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
At this busy time, Government communications are increasing to ensure that stakeholders are aware of updated guidance. This is a summary of guidance to date, 21 April 2020.
If you have insights from a relevant sector send it to agrifoodchainengagement@defra.gov.uk
Latest guidance from Public Health England can be found here.
Celebrating the food industry
Defra has published a Twitter Moment and Facebook Note on how the food industry is changing the way it’s working.
It has also published a Twitter Moment and Facebook Note on how the food industry is helping the vulnerable.
Guidance for consumers on food
The Food Standards Agency has published guidance for consumers on coronavirus and food.
Guidance for food businesses on Coronavirus
New guidance for food businesses was published, on 25 March 2020.