Keep up to date with the latest government announcements impacting UK businesses. This update highlights important policy changes, trade developments and regulatory news relevant to the giftware and retail sectors.

Department for Business and Trade

UK-Greenland trade deal talks resume - GOV.UK

UK-Greenland trade deal talks resume to deliver cheaper seafood for British shoppers.

Stephen Hardy announced as the new Certification Officer - GOV.UK

Hardy will be responsible for statutory functions relating to trade unions and employers' associations.

UK-Japan Industrial Strategy Partnership Update - GOV.UK

The UK and Japan announce first tranche of activity under our Industrial Strategy Partnership.

PackUK

PackUK announces the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) roadmap - GOV.UK

Our Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) roadmap, showing planned developments from 2025 to 2030.

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Local tech ready for take-off as 14 projects supporting businesses and jobs unveiled - GOV.UK

Communities set to benefit from better jobs and more opportunities in tech as 14 government-backed projects to support local tech sectors across the UK are unveiled.

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Pride in Place Strategy - GOV.UK

The Pride in Place Strategy will help build stronger communities, create thriving places and empower local people.

Department of Health and Social Care

£500 million for first ever fair pay agreement for care workers - GOV.UK

Government invests £500 million into first ever fair pay agreement in major milestone for care worker pay.

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister unveils reforms to transform further and higher education - GOV.UK

Young people across the country will gain the skills needed to thrive in tomorrow’s job market, as the Prime Minister today announced a package of reforms.

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Six regions receive £25 million to bolster creative industries - GOV.UK

Government invests £25 million in six mayoral regions to grow their creative industries.

Home Office

Foreign Influence Registration Scheme to come fully into effect - GOV.UK

The grace period to register with the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme ends at midnight, bolstering the UK's national security.