In a world where the news is dominated by terms like ‘tariffs’, and ‘trade blocs’, the UK’s position in the world as a diplomatic player has rarely been under such scrutiny….

We are delighted to announce the publication of our report into Future Proofing Supply Chains. Thank you to everyone who responded, and keep an eye out for our next inquiry.

Exciting news for the country as a new UK-US deal is signed, focusing on creating high quality jobs and growth in the tech space - a central part of the APPG’s mission.

The Department for Business and Trade is once again running its successful Trade Week programme, which will coincide with the APPG’s ‘Power of Place’ campaign.

The APPG welcomes the appointment of the Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP to the position of Business and Trade Secretary, and his trade missions to vital economic partners.

This week, the Government announced plans to increase UK defence spending to 3% in the next decade, supporting British jobs and business and creating resilient supply chains.

Today, the Government has set out further progress between the two markets under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, signalling ongoing positive relations.

In a major boost for UK economic growth, Norway has signed a £10bn deal for anti-submarine warships, securing thousands of jobs in Britain for years to come.

Speech at the Spectator’s office from Minister for the Constitution, Nick Thomas Symonds MP, outlines Britain’s new era of trade and strategic partnerships post-Brexit.

Filtronic, a British technology firm based in Sedgefield, has secured a deal with SpaceX to supply next-generation radio frequency technology in a £50m deal with the US.

The Government’s and Plan for Change to grow exports is well underway with an agreement to remove trade barriers with Egypt agreed, preventing costly shipping costs and red tape.

A new agreement will secure UK’s biosecurity whilst removing unnecessary checks that disrupt supply chains, helping UK businesses trading food and agri products.

Supported by UK Export Finance, the British firm Thales will deliver advanced defence equipment for Ukraine, creating 200 new jobs at their Belfast hub.

The Government’s Trade Strategy enjoys another success as a deal is struck with Mexico to shortly remove the 20% tariffs currently in place on British exporters.

Heathrow Airport has launched plans for a third runway, which will accommodate an extra 50% in cargo capacity, supporting British SMEs looking to export and boosting UK tourism.

The Small Business Plan contains a raft of initiatives to support British SMEs, including a new Business Growth Service, and a removal of red tape to support the hospitality sector.

Prime Minister Kier Starmer signed a free trade agreement that will cut India’s tariffs on UK products from 15% to 3%, as well as securing commitments on climate change and defence.

In her speech to industry, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced plans to position the UK as a key hub for financial services companies and to tear down investment barriers.

This week, the UK and France agreed a Strategic Partnership equating to £1bn worth of investment deals in sectors including energy, manufacturing and emerging technology.

Great news ahead of the publication of the Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy, as the UK is marked as a top location by Chief Financial Officers.

British small businesses received a boost this week as the E-Commerce Trade Commission launches a resource to support companies exporting online and cross-border.

This week, the Government has published a new Trade Strategy which outlines bolstering existing trade relationships, supporting British SMEs and modernising export services.

The new 10-year strategy has identified eight key sectors for UK focus. In addition, the plan outlines the upcoming adoption of Electronic Trade Documents to streamline cross-border trade.

Industry was reassured by the confirmation that the US-UK trade deal will secure a reduction of tariffs to 10% for certain sectors, protecting key manufacturing jobs.

The APPG’s co-chair, Lord Ben Houchen, Mayor of the Tees Valley, wrote for the Parliament Politics Magazine about how we must look to our past to progress into our future.

A draft national policy statement for ports has been released for consultation. It focuses on designs that meet the modern age and creating more jobs for coastal communities.

Mike Reader MP, Chair of the APPG, visited the Port of Southampton to better understand the challenges and opportunities facing the UK’s logistics and freight sector.

The APPG today launched it’s inquiry into Future-Proofing Supply Chains at Portcullis House. Many thanks to the 10 firms that attended our launch and kicked off our findings!

In the third biggest since Brexit after deals with Australia and Japan, the UK and India secured a free-trade deal which will deliver for British people and businesses, with a £5bn boost.