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The German Ambassador to the UK has today stressed the economic and social value of a reciprocal Youth Mobility Scheme to both the UK and EU while disagreeing with those who conflate it with immigration or freedom of movement.

The House of Common’s Business and Trade Committee has published an important report on ways the Government can improve trade with the EU to achieve growth based on evidence from the UK trade and Business Commission.

The UK Trade and Business Commission will host an event in Parliament today to officially launch landmark new research on the economic impact of UK-EU regulatory alignment.

The UK Trade and Business Commission has criticised the Government for failing to commit to a Carbon Border Tax in the Autumn Statement after visiting the Cemex, the largest Mexican investor in the UK

Policies formed by the cross-party UK Trade and Business Commission were included in a speech by the Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade as he set out Labour's plans for trade should they win the next election.

Labour MP Paul Blomfield will assume the role of parliamentary Co-convener of the UK Trade and Business Commission until the next general election.

Former Government Minister and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Simon Hughes, has joined the cross-party, cross-industry UK Trade and Business Commission.

The Prime Minister is facing a strong backlash from business leaders after claiming that “post-Brexit freedoms have enabled the government to cut red tape saving British businesses £1 billion per year.

Published in the Guardian and signed by 61 business leaders, trade experts and politicians, the letter expresses support for a policy of ‘beneficial alignment’ with EU standards as recommended by the UK Trade and Business Commission in its landmark report in May.

While speaking at a conference in Canada, Labour Leader Keir Starmer, suggested that if Labour were to win the next election they would not seek to diverge from EU protections and standards.

Today the Prime Minister has confirmed that the UK will roll back commitments aimed at helping the UK reach net-zero carbon emissions.

Experts have criticised the decision by the Government to relaunch the UK Board of Trade without implementing meaningful changes to how it functions.

82 leading academics, industry bosses, trade advisors and trade bodies have written to Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch MP, urging the Government to make the Board of Trade independent.

The move, which was recommended by the UK Trade and Business Commission in their landmark report in May, means British researchers will benefit from the investment fund and have the opportunity to collaborate with scientists and innovators across the continent.

Hilary Benn MP will stand down from his position as co-convener of the cross-party UK Trade and Business Commission with immediate effect after being confirmed as the new Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

The Prime Minister has been told to urgently clarify government advice to manufacturers after an announcement by the Department for Business and Trade has caused even greater uncertainty on what markings they are required to use on their products.

As recommended by the UK Trade and Business Commission, the Government has indefinitely delayed plans to introduce a new UK product safety mark.

Today the Irish government confirmed that they will provide permanent funding to allow students in Northern Ireland to access the Erasmus+ scheme.

Today the ONS confirmed that in the year to June 2023, inflation in the UK was 7.9%, remaining the highest of any G7 economy.

Today the government has relaxed visa requirements for overseas builders, carpenters and people working in the fishing industry amid widespread labour shortages prompting calls for a system overhaul.