The strikes act has not worked; it was a gimmick which inflamed tensions and only made serious negotiations harder, ultimately harming our public services and economy. This is a grown up government focused on public service, not pantomime.

Coming 14 October: the International Investment Summit, to showcase the best of UK business and industry to global investors 👉 gov.uk/government/new…

I utterly condemn the far-right thuggery we have seen this weekend. Be in no doubt: those who have participated in this violence will face the full force of the law.

This Government is resetting industrial relations, so they are based on good faith negotiations, restoring trust in the public services we all rely on. No more gimmicks, just the hard graft of governing in the best interests of the country.

This government is determined to support businesses damaged by violent disorder to get back on their feet I have written to the insurers urging them to swiftly get payments out so that actions of mindless thugs won’t see local businesses having to close dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

A joint statement from the leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom on the Middle East.

🇬🇧🇨🇭 Great to meet Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin and discuss our shared ambition to secure a trade deal that will boost our services trade to even greater heights and deepen the UK-Switzerland trade relationship even further 🇬🇧🇨🇭

Today we launched a new era of government engagement with businesses and trade unions, bringing our pro-business, pro-worker agenda to life as we kickstarted our Plan to Make Work Pay

Today I am announcing an initial release of millions in funding to support businesses and workers in #PortTalbot. This The Labour Party government will always back our steel communities. bbc.com/news/articles/…

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"Achieving this status is 'Brand Scotland' in action. Removing trade barriers and securing legal protections for #ScotchWhisky is critical to the industry's success.” 🎉 Our CEO Mark Kent celebrates the specific legal protection now enjoyed by 🥃 in 🇧🇷 #SupportScotch

Unlocking barriers for exporters of iconic products, such as Scotch whisky, is exactly what the new UK Govt’s trade strategy will be. We want to sell Brand Scotland to the world, maximise Scotland’s potential and kickstart economic growth

Does Jonathan Reynolds know his Scotch? Time to put him to the test 👀

As the people of Ukraine mark their Independence Day, the UK’s support remains iron-clad. Ukraine is a thriving democracy, with a unique, centuries old cultural identity, and we stand with the country and its people in their fight for freedom.

This Government will deliver a trade strategy to help kickstart economic growth We will reset and improve our relationship with the EU while seeking the best opportunities available around the world My piece in the ⁦The Observer⁩ 👇 theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Today, I have made the decision to suspend a number of export licences for items used by Israel in military operations in Gaza. Read my statement here questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statem…

We can only make work pay by working hand in hand with business. This Government will listen and learn from the people who know best when it comes to the world of work, employers and workers. Together we can modernise the world of work to benefit business and their workforce

Happy birthday to Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) who do a fantastic job of bringing the voice of small business right to the heart of government.