Department for Business and Trade

We are the UK’s department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country.

We are responsible for:

• Redrawing our rules to ensure businesses thrive, markets are competitive and consumers are protected.

• Securing investment from UK and international businesses.

• Advising, supporting, and promoting British businesses to grow and export.

• Opening up new markets for businesses by removing barriers and striking trade deals.

• Promoting free trade, economic security and resilient supply chains.