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UK/Viet Nam: Free Trade Agreement
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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.
UK and Washington State trade cooperation, innovation and clean energy memorandum of understanding
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on trade cooperation, innovation and clean energy between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Washington State in the US, signed 25 September 2023.
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This MOU builds on the strong existing relationship between the UK and Washington State and sets out mutual goals and activities to strengthen our economic ties. It prioritises cooperation in the clean energy and low emissions technology, aerospace, workforce development, life sciences, digital, supply chain resilience, and agriculture sectors.
It provides a framework to address trade barriers, increase investment, and enhance business networks.