Business and Trade

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. UK-China Intellectual Property Newsletter Page summary: At the end of every month we publish a newsletter covering recent intellectual property (IP) developments in China. Change made: Added China IP Newsletter (December 2023 - January 2024)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Using the UKCA marking Page summary: Find out if you need to use the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking on products you manufacture or handle. Change made: Banner added advising that government intends to legislate to continue recognition of EU requirements, including the CE marking, indefinitely for a range of…

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Overseas business risk for Slovenia Page summary: Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Slovenia. Change made: Information has been updated to provide the latest data, issued by the end of the 2023. UK takes action to boost supply chain resilience for…

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Conformity assessment and accreditation Page summary: Guidance for business and government departments. Change made: DBT and DHSC agreed joint policy statement added. Reference Documents for The Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 Page summary: Find the UK’s preferential tariffs and Rules of Origin for the agreements contained…

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 Page summary: The Instrument will implement the relabelling of Retained EU Law (REUL) (and related terms) as “assimilated law” (and related terms) in primary legislation. Change made: Statutory Instrument sent to sift and Explanatory Memorandum sent to…

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Joint outcome statement: UK-India round thirteen of FTA negotiations Page summary: Round thirteen of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the Republic of India Change made: First published. First UK Trade Mission to Kyiv Boosts Defence Cooperation Page summary: UK Government and UK defence industry…

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. New unit to crack down on firms dodging Russian sanctions Page summary: Government announces new unit to clamp down on companies evading sanctions Change made: First published. Reference Documents for The Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 Page summary: Find the UK’s preferential tariffs and Rules of…

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Advanced manufacturing plan Page summary: The advanced manufacturing plan sets out the actions we are taking to be the best place in the world to start and grow a manufacturing business. Change made: HTML version of the Advanced Manufacturing Plan added to document list. Time updated: 11:47am, 6 December 2023…

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Advanced manufacturing plan Page summary: The advanced manufacturing plan sets out the actions we are taking to be the best place in the world to start and grow a manufacturing business. Change made: First published. UK battery strategy Page summary: The UK battery strategy sets out the government’s vision for…

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Smarter regulation Page summary: This page sets out how the UK government’s smarter regulation programme seeks to reduce burdens on businesses and promote innovation and growth. Change made: Retained EU employment law reforms added to the page under the “Policy Decisions” section. Notice to exporters 2023/22: Export Control Joint Unit…