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Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is responsible for economic growth, supporting businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the UK. It was formed in February 2023 following a department reshuffle that saw it take on various responsibilities previously fulfilled by the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Department for International Trade (DIT).


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    Exclusive – Edward Davey talks to Personnel Today about workplace dispute reforms

    by Edward Davey 4 Apr 2011
    by Edward Davey 4 Apr 2011

    Edward Davey, minister for employment relations, talks exclusively to Personnel Today about the Government’s plans for reforming the ways in...

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    Department for Business Innovation and Skills could lose 25% of jobs in some areas

    by Personnel Today 2 Jul 2010
    by Personnel Today 2 Jul 2010

    The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) could lose 25% of roles in some areas, according to sources.
    The...

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    Business secretary Vince Cable to outline reduction in business regulation

    by Personnel Today 3 Jun 2010
    by Personnel Today 3 Jun 2010

    Employers will hear how the coalition government plans to reduce business regulation later today when the business secretary makes his...

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    OFRs must include people information, says HR

    by Personnel Today 27 May 2010
    by Personnel Today 27 May 2010

    The government must force companies to include people information in their annual reports when it resurrects the Operating and Financial...

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    Friday podcast: the Election, BA cabin crew and World Cup plans at Tesco

    by Tara Craig 7 May 2010
    by Tara Craig 7 May 2010

    HR news and analysis, including:

    The general election result and the potential impact on employers and the workforce
    British Airways...

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    Kraft execs face MP questions on Cadbury closures

    by Personnel Today 16 Mar 2010
    by Personnel Today 16 Mar 2010

    MPs are to quiz Kraft executives today, following the US food giant’s takeover of confectioner Cadbury.The Business, Innovation and Skills...

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    Brewery trade calls for tax freeze on beer

    by Helen Gilbert 23 Feb 2010
    by Helen Gilbert 23 Feb 2010

    Industry leaders in the beer trade have called on the UK government to freeze its plan to raise taxes on...

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    Cadbury workers lobby government for job security pledges under Kraft

    by Kat Baker 2 Feb 2010
    by Kat Baker 2 Feb 2010

    Cadbury workers are expected to lobby government today for help in protecting their jobs under their new employer, Kraft.The move...

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    Carbon targets could drive out steel manufacturing, warns CBI

    by Louisa Peacock 7 Dec 2009
    by Louisa Peacock 7 Dec 2009

    Tough carbon emissions targets could force steel manufacturers to shift production and jobs abroad, putting the UK at a “serious...

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    Banks to reveal how many £1m-plus salaries they pay under Walker’s reform proposals

    by Daniel Thomas 26 Nov 2009
    by Daniel Thomas 26 Nov 2009

    Banks will have to reveal the number of staff taking home more than £1m a year in pay and bonuses,...

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    Vauxhall future discussed as GM Europe chief meets Mandelson and unions

    by Personnel Today 17 Nov 2009
    by Personnel Today 17 Nov 2009

    General Motors’ head of operations in Europe is to meet the UK government and the union Unite to talk about...

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    Apprenticeship badge scheme will raise public profile

    by Personnel Today 12 Nov 2009
    by Personnel Today 12 Nov 2009

    A scheme has been launched by the government to recognise businesses that employ apprentices. An employers’ badge can be displayed...

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    Skills programme shake-up will close 30 skills bodies by 2012

    by Louisa Peacock 12 Nov 2009
    by Louisa Peacock 12 Nov 2009

    The government has set out a new skills strategy which claims to “radically simplify” the way skills policy is delivered.Skills...

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    £350m training cuts revealed in leaked government document

    by Personnel Today 9 Nov 2009
    by Personnel Today 9 Nov 2009

    Government funding for training could be cut by over £350m, a leaked Whitehall document has revealed.The proposed cuts are part...

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    Alan Sugar considers dropping business tsar role

    by Personnel Today 9 Nov 2009
    by Personnel Today 9 Nov 2009

    Alan Sugar is said to be considering stepping down from his position as business tsar, after only five months in...

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