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London-to-Accra economic growth summit ushers in new era of economic and investment agenda
The British High Commission in Accra, in partnership with the Bank of Ghana, will host the inaugural London-to-Accra Economic Growth Summit on 6 January 2026.
Overcoming Logistics Challenges in International Projects
International industrial projects promise opportunity, but also bring complications. For project leaders, engineers and logistics professionals, the question isn’t whether challenges will arise, but how they’ll be managed. From variable infrastructure to customs compliance, successful delivery across borders requires foresight, flexibility and the right partners.
Switzerland: providing services and travelling for business
Guidance for UK businesses on rules for selling services to Switzerland.
UK lands trade deal with South Korea to boost jobs and exports
UK lands momentous trade deal with South Korea to boost jobs and exports
New laws bring the world of work into the 21st century
Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as the Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent.
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.