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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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    Matthew Taylor: ‘Government losing interest in reforms’

    by Personnel Today 19 Feb 2021
    by Personnel Today 19 Feb 2021

    Author of the Good Work Plan says there is now a ‘deafening silence’ from the government over employment reforms.

    • Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
    • Latest News
    • Job creation and losses

    Nissan Sunderland plant to protect up to 70,000 jobs

    by Jo Faragher 22 Jan 2021
    by Jo Faragher 22 Jan 2021

    Car maker Nissan has confirmed it will keep its Sunderland plant open for the long term now that a trade...

    • Rest periods
    • Brexit
    • Legal sector

    Opinion: ‘Be wary of hysteria over workers’ rights claims’

    by Adam McCulloch 21 Jan 2021
    by Adam McCulloch 21 Jan 2021

    There should be no cause for alarm as the government looks at workers' rights – the working time directive is neither here nor there

    • National living wage
    • Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
    • Latest News

    Employers flouted minimum wage rules to tune of £6.7m

    by Jo Faragher 4 Jan 2021
    by Jo Faragher 4 Jan 2021

    Household names such as Tesco, Pizza Hut and Superdrug are among 139 firms that have breached minimum wage rules, according to the government.

    • Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
    • Latest News
    • Restrictive covenants

    ‘Unfair’ non-compete and exclusivity clauses to be curtailed

    by Rob Moss 4 Dec 2020
    by Rob Moss 4 Dec 2020

    The government has confirmed it intends to crack down on and potentially ban the use of non-compete clauses in employment...

    • Brexit
    • Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
    • Latest News

    Government to limit use of non-compete clauses

    by Rob Moss 1 Dec 2020
    by Rob Moss 1 Dec 2020

    The government is looking to limit the use of non-compete clauses in an effort to stimulate a more entrepreneurial culture,...

    • Case law
    • Coronavirus
    • Testing

    High Court: Government failed gig workers’ health and safety

    by Rob Moss 30 Nov 2020
    by Rob Moss 30 Nov 2020

    The government has failed to implement important EU health and safety protections for workers into UK law, a judicial review...

    • Coronavirus
    • Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
    • Latest News

    Businesses urged to use the Redundancy Payment Service

    by Adam McCulloch 16 Nov 2020
    by Adam McCulloch 16 Nov 2020

    The government's Redundancy Payments Service is being underused by businesses on the brink of collapse, says a prominent accountancy firm.

    • Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
    • Latest News
    • Economics, government & business

    MPs shine a light into dark corners of fashion supply chains

    by Rob Moss 9 Nov 2020
    by Rob Moss 9 Nov 2020

    The BEIS Committee is trying to gauge the potential use of forced labour in China in brands' supply chains. We report on the first evidence hearing.

    • Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
    • Latest News
    • Professional services

    PwC to resign as Boohoo auditor after working conditions inquiry

    by Adam McCulloch 19 Oct 2020
    by Adam McCulloch 19 Oct 2020

    In the latest sign of growing fears among the large accountancy firms over reputational damage, PwC is set to resign as auditor of fashion retailer Boohoo.

    • Coronavirus
    • Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
    • Latest News

    Energy firm’s new job plans lauded by Boris Johnson

    by Adam McCulloch 5 Oct 2020
    by Adam McCulloch 5 Oct 2020

    Octopus Energy has been hailed by the Prime Minister as a world leader in future tech job growth.

    • Coronavirus
    • Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
    • Maternity

    MP’s bid to protect women from unfair redundancy gets over first hurdle

    by Adam McCulloch 10 Jul 2020
    by Adam McCulloch 10 Jul 2020

    Maria Miller's proposals aim to bolster rights of women on maternity leave, who are often considered an easy target for redundancy.

    • Coronavirus
    • Agency workers
    • Bank holidays

    BEIS clarifies furlough holiday rules for staff and temps

    by Adam McCulloch 14 May 2020
    by Adam McCulloch 14 May 2020

    CJRS does not alter the position as to whether or not agency workers are entitled to accrue holiday.

    • Coronavirus
    • Employee engagement
    • Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

    The tide turns for workplaces as lockdown eases

    by Adam McCulloch 5 May 2020
    by Adam McCulloch 5 May 2020

    Return to the workplace: should we expect 'normality' or do we stand on the brink of a new era?

    • Coronavirus
    • Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
    • Health and safety

    TUC and CBI offer contrasting views of draft return to work guidance

    by Adam McCulloch 4 May 2020
    by Adam McCulloch 4 May 2020

    TUC critical of non-binding guidance; CBI applauds government 'flexibility within a framework'.

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