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).
The long-running saga of this case involving the upper age limit for claims of unfair dismissal and redundancy payments has been considered by the Court of Appeal. The Court of Appeal has confirmed that the upper age limit is not unlawful.