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Department for International Trade Updates




Keep informed with the latest updates from the Department for International Trade (DIT)

UK-India FTA negotiations launch

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Click here to see the regional and national factsheets which explain how each of the regions and nations of the UK could benefit from a trade deal with India.

See a summary of materials below, including:

Free Trade Agreements

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DIT has created a video guide for UK businesses with information on Free Trade Agreements. You can watch this below and also read their Guide to navigating DIT's export support.

See further information in the video below and here.

Firms Need A Clear Roadmap As Rates Are Held

Reacting to today’s interest rate decision by the Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will be giving a cautious welcome to today’s decision by the Bank of England to hold the base rate at 5.25%. Constant hikes in the cost-of-borrowing have had a hugely detrimental impact on the firms we represent. "

Business Confidence In Net Zero Plans Is Vital

If we are to meet the challenge of making the UK Net Zero by 2050 then we must have pragmatic goals, that business can be confident they will be supported to reach. Companies want to address climate change but cannot plan for future investment if the sands keep shifting.

BCC Greets New Era Of Digital Trade

Campaigners, including the BCC, have worked for years to have the Electronic Trade Documents Act passed, and its introduction is a huge milestone.

Inflation measures gradually easing

Today’s CPI rate of 6.7%, while proving stubborn, shows that inflation is continuing to gradually ease off. Producer price inflation (PPI) fell by 2.3%. This should give the Bank of England pause for thought with the interest rate decision tomorrow.