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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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    Top UK companies add more value than European counterparts

    by Mike Berry 3 Jul 2006
    by Mike Berry 3 Jul 2006

    The UK's top companies are outperforming their European competitors, according to this year's value added scoreboard, produced by the Department of Trade and Industry

    • Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
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    Devil of a job is too hot to handle

    by David Cracknell 6 Jun 2006
    by David Cracknell 6 Jun 2006

    On the sixth day of the sixth month in the sixth year of a new century, the problem job of pensions minister has joined the DTI on the list of most thankless tasks

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    Prime minister Tony Blair outlines ‘full and important’ work programme for Alistair Darling and the DTI

    by Michael Millar 17 May 2006
    by Michael Millar 17 May 2006

    Dear Darling letter outlines PM's goals for DTI.

    • Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
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    Tony Blair appoints Alistair Darling as new trade and industry secretary in Cabinet reshuffle

    by Michael Millar 5 May 2006
    by Michael Millar 5 May 2006

    Alistair Darling is the new trade and industry secretary following a radical Cabinet reshuffle by prime minister Tony Blair.

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    DTI backs Royal Mail call for government cash to pay for modernisation plans

    by Mike Berry 4 May 2006
    by Mike Berry 4 May 2006

    Royal Mail call for cash could lead to future conflict with union.

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    DTI changes regulations to ban rolled-up holiday pay

    by dan thomas 7 Apr 2006
    by dan thomas 7 Apr 2006

    The Department of Trade and Industry has amended its regulatory guidance on rolled-up holiday pay officially outlawing the practice

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    Royal Mail wants to give shares to its staff

    by Mike Berry 3 Apr 2006
    by Mike Berry 3 Apr 2006

    Royal Mail has asked the government to allow it to give postal workers a stake in the company

    • Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
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    Secrecy-dominated workplaces are crushing entrepreneurial spirit

    by Michael Millar 28 Mar 2006
    by Michael Millar 28 Mar 2006

    Entrepreneurial spirit in the UK is being crushed by workplace environments that are dominated by secrecy, suspicion and risk averse cultures

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    Refugees set to be recognised within Jobcentre Plus jobs target

    by Michael Millar 22 Mar 2006
    by Michael Millar 22 Mar 2006

    Refugees and other disadvantaged groups will be explicitly recognised within Jobcentre Plus' jobs target for the first time under new government plans unveiled today

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    DTI seeks feedback on paternity leave rights

    by Mike Berry 10 Mar 2006
    by Mike Berry 10 Mar 2006

    A new Department of Trade and Industry consultation on paternity leave and pay published today focuses on giving working parents the right to choose who cares for a child in their first year of life

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    DTI publishes final version of age discrimination regulations

    by Mike Berry 9 Mar 2006
    by Mike Berry 9 Mar 2006

    Age discrimination regulations finally published by DTI.

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    DTI launches company visit scheme to encourage consultation with employees

    by dan thomas 8 Mar 2006
    by dan thomas 8 Mar 2006

    The Department of Trade and Industry has launched a company visits initiative to highlight successful roll-outs of information and consultation...

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    DTI support is top priority for UK industries

    by Personnel Today 7 Feb 2006
    by Personnel Today 7 Feb 2006

    The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) needs to do more in Whitehall to support UK manufacturing, according to the...

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    DTI triples spend on temps to £24m

    by dan thomas 6 Feb 2006
    by dan thomas 6 Feb 2006

    The Department of Trade & Industry last year tripled its spending on temporary staff despite being ordered to slash employee costs.

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    DTI publishes new TUPE guidance

    by Mike Berry 6 Feb 2006
    by Mike Berry 6 Feb 2006

    Guidance for employers on carrying out TUPE transfers is available from the DTI.

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