Tag: Business and Trade Department

The press release issued by the Department for Business and Trade on 3 June 2025.

Trade Secretary’s message comes after UK sealed landmark deals with India, the US and EU.

• Jonathan Reynolds to meet G7 and EU counterparts in Paris and Brussels to discuss economic security and global trade.
• Trade Secretary targets economic growth and jobs, saying deals with India, US and EU make UK the most connected economy for global business.
• Visit shows how Plan for Change is reducing trade barriers that will boost exports to the EU.

The UK is a country that counterparts and businesses can bank on in increasingly uncertain and volatile times, Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will tell G7 and EU ministers and commissioners on a three-day visit to Paris and Brussels.

He will deliver the message at a G7 Trade Ministerial Meeting in Paris before travelling to Brussels for talks with EU counterparts and a speech to business representatives, policymakers, and diplomats at the European Policy Centre’s Economic Security Forum.

The Trade Secretary’s message comes after the UK sealed landmark deals with India, the US and the European Union, positioning the UK as a global champion of free trade, delivering for British businesses and putting money in the pockets of working people.

This will be delivered through the expected GDP increase by £4.8 billion thanks to the India deal, nearly £9 billion added to the UK economy by 2040 through the EU deal and the thousands of jobs saved across the country because of the deal with the US.

He is also expected to meet US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Šefčovič to progress implementation of the trade deals and ensure businesses feel the benefits as soon as possible.

Jonathan Reynolds will use the visit to reinforce that Britain is open for business as part of this Government’s Plan for Change to deliver on its core mission to grow the economy, raise living standards and put more money in people’s pockets.

Ahead of the visit, Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said:

Our deals with the US, EU and India are proof that the UK is the most connected country in the world to do business. Along with our modern Industrial Strategy, our Plan for Change is making the UK a safe, stable bet in uncertain times.

We recognise our relationship with G7 allies and EU counterparts must continue to evolve and deliver a better trading environment for our businesses and exporters.

That’s why we want to wipe away costly, business-blocking barriers and open up opportunities to grow our economy, create jobs and put more money in people’s pockets.

The Business Secretary will use his visit to call for the UK’s new relationship with the EU to help businesses, and with almost 100,000 UK businesses exporting goods to the EU last year, and the upcoming Trade Strategy, the UK is continuing its work to build on the recent deals and tear down barriers to doing business around the world.

As part of the trip the Business and Trade Secretary will also discuss the UK’s modern Industrial Strategy being published this Spring in his first ever in person meetings with the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President for the Industrial Strategy Stephane Séjourné and Executive Vice-President for the Clean, Just and Competitive Transition Teresa Ribera.

The Business and Trade Secretary will also use the visit to hold in-person meetings with Laurent Saint-Martin, Don Farrell and Maninder Sidhu, the Trade Ministers of France, Australia and Canada respectively.

The press release issued by the Department for Business and Trade on 29 May 2025.

Employers who have left workers over £7.4 million out of pocket by failing to pay the National Living and National Minimum Wage named.

• More money put into the pockets of hardworking people, as government delivers the biggest upgrade to worker’s rights in a generation, as part of the Plan for Change
• Workers will be paid over £7.4 million by employers after nearly 60,000 workers have been left out of pocket.
• Action builds on recent uplift to the National Living and National Minimum Wage which puts £1,400 into the pockets of workers and families across the UK

Nearly 60,000 workers who have been left out of pocket will be repaid over £7.4 million the Government has announced today [Thursday 29th May] in its latest move to Make Work Pay.

This follows a significant uplift to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage – putting £1,400 into the pockets of full-time workers on NLW and supporting millions of families across the country – as well as the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation under the Employment Rights Bill.

As part of the Plan for Change, this Government’s priority is to grow the economy and raise living standards. A strong economy can only be built when people have financial security whilst in work and robust enforcement action will be taken against employers who do not pay their staff correctly.

The 518 employers and businesses named today have since paid back what they owe to their staff and faced financial penalties of up to 200% of their underpayment. The investigations by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) concluded between 2015-2022.

Minister for Employment Rights, Justin Madders said:

There is no excuse for employers to undercut their workers, and we will continue to name companies who break the law and don’t pay their employees what they are owed.

Ensuring workers have the support they need and making sure they receive a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work is a key commitment in our Plan for Change. This will put more money in working people’s pockets, helping to boost productivity and ending low pay.

Baroness Philippa Stroud, Chair of the Low Pay Commission, said:

We welcome today’s publication. Underpayment leaves workers out of pocket and disadvantages the majority of employers who do abide by the rules.

These naming rounds play an important part in ensuring that all workers receive their full wages and that they are aware there is support for them to ensure that they do.

Putting more money into the pockets of the lowest paid increases workers’ financial security, offers stability to help increase staff retention and lowers recruitment costs for businesses in the long run.  Whilst not all minimum wage underpayments are intentional, the Government is clear that enforcement action will be taken against employers who do not pay their staff correctly.

Ahead of permanently lowering tax rates for high street retail, hospitality, and leisure (RHL) from 2026/27, we have prevented the current RHL relief from ending this April, extending it for one year to ensure that over 250,000 RHL properties see a full 40 per cent reduction on their liability, and we have frozen the small business multiplier.

Notes to Editors:

• If workers suspect they are being underpaid, they can visit gov.uk/checkyourpay to find out more about what they can do.
• Workers can also call the Acas helpline on 0300 123 1100 or visit their website for free, impartial and confidential advice or complain to HMRC at Pay and work rights helpline and complaints
• The minimum wage law applies to all parts of the UK.
• Employers should always carry out the necessary checks – see the guidance: Calculating the Minimum Wage
• HMRC consider all complaints from workers, so workers are being reminded to check their pay with advice available through the Check your pay website
• National Living Wage and National Minimum wage rates:

	2024 rate	2025 rate
National Living Wage (21 and over)	£11.44	£12.21
18 to 20	£8.60	£10.00
Under 18	£6.40	£7.55
Apprentice	£6.40	£7.55

1. Capita Business Services Ltd, City of London, EC2V, failed to pay £1,154,461.97 to 5,543 workers.
2. Pizzaexpress (Restaurants) Limited, Croydon, CR0, failed to pay £760,701.61 to 8,470 workers.
3. Virtual Marketing Services (Gibraltar) Ltd, Birmingham, B3, failed to pay £478,282.71 to 41 workers.
4. L. Rowland & Company (Retail) Limited , Runcorn, WA7, failed to pay £307,342.87 to 2,293 workers.
5. Templar Corporation Limited, Lewisham, SE16, failed to pay £298,143.12 to 26 workers.
6. Lidl Great Britain Limited, Merton, SW19, failed to pay £286,437.18 to 3,423 workers.
7. British Airways PLC, Harmondsworth, UB7, failed to pay £231,276.10 to 2,165 workers.
8. Scottish Midland Co-operative Society Limited, Newbridge, EH28, failed to pay £186,883.56 to 1,795 workers.
9. Interserve (Facilities Management) Ltd, Lambeth, SE1, failed to pay £177,268.08 to 2,297 workers.
10. Prezzo Limited, Woodford Green, IG8, failed to pay £163,702.67 to 2,550 workers.
11. Halfords Ltd, Redditch, B98, failed to pay £140,829.79 to 4,341 workers.
12. The Southern Co-Operative Limited , Portsmouth, PO6, failed to pay £126,739.33 to 2,300 workers.
13. TUI UK Retail Limited, Luton, LU2, failed to pay £107,611.04 to 2,044 workers.
14. Heart Of England Co-Operative Society Limited, Coventry, CV6, failed to pay £90,870.95 to 1,017 workers.
15. CDS (Superstores International) Limited, Plymouth, PL6, failed to pay £89,158.47 to 1,648 workers.
16. Day Lewis PLC, Croydon, CR0, failed to pay £82,819.47 to 604 workers.
17. Petrogas Group UK Limited, Ampthill, MK45, failed to pay £63,026.69 to 602 workers.
18. Mr Guiseppe Caruso , London, W2, failed to pay £59,780.03 to 2 workers.
19. William Strike Limited, Carlisle, CA6, failed to pay £56,657.01 to 798 workers.
20. Property Management Services (NI) Limited, Belfast, BT3, failed to pay £54,852.44 to 414 workers.
21. Coghlan Lodges Limited, Uxbridge, UB8, failed to pay £52,062.45 to 45 workers.
22. Ant Marketing Limited, Sheffield, S2, failed to pay £46,260.65 to 340 workers.
23. Maclean Services (L) Limited, London, W2, failed to pay £43,583.26 to 781 workers.
24. ABM Aviation UK Limited, Hounslow, TW6, failed to pay £40,243.10 to 880 workers.
25. Malvern Tyres (Wholesale) Limited, Gloucester, GL1, failed to pay £39,012.15 to 158 workers.
26. Halfords Autocentres Limited, Redditch, B98, failed to pay £38,470.94 to 760 workers.
27. J M McGill Ltd, Doncaster, DN4, failed to pay £38,178.62 to 364 workers.
28. R.T. Stuart Limited, Methil, KY8, failed to pay £37,384.89 to 310 workers.
29. Deluxe Beds Ltd, Huddersfield, HD2, failed to pay £27,233.68 to 64 workers.
30. Freedom Hotels West Limited, Nr Fort William, PH49, failed to pay £26,814.06 to 37 workers.
31. Mytime Active, Orpington, BR6, failed to pay £26,414.51 to 414 workers.
32. Parkdean Resorts UK Limited, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12, failed to pay £26,360.91 to 291 workers.
33. Whitakers Chocolates Limited, Skipton, BD23, failed to pay £26,183.83 to 141 workers.
34. Suttons Tankers Limited, Widnes, WA8, failed to pay £25,631.33 to 35 workers.
35. Health Care Resourcing Group Limited, Prescot, L34, failed to pay £25,344.45 to 86 workers.
36. Veecare Ltd, Loughton, IG10, failed to pay £23,567.49 to 168 workers.
37. Meridian Marlow Ltd, Marlow, SL7, failed to pay £22,993.97 to 66 workers.
38. Managing Care Limited, Croydon, CR9, failed to pay £21,834.52 to 83 workers.
39. Mr Sri Krishna Ratnasinkam and Mrs Saraswathy Ratnasinkam , Ringmer, BN8, failed to pay £20,504.98 to 1 worker.
40. M Buckingham & Company Limited
, Maulden, MK45, failed to pay £20,361.01 to 3 workers.
41. Regency Hotel (Northern Ireland) Limited, Belfast, BT3, failed to pay £19,952.21 to 201 workers.
42. Baxters Food Group Limited, Fochabers, IV32, failed to pay £19,765.00 to 62 workers.
43. Thrive Childcare and Education Limited, Musselburgh, EH21, failed to pay £19,420.47 to 24 workers.
44. Hillgate Investments Limited, Rotherhithe , SE16, failed to pay £19,358.74 to 40 workers.
45. Hilton UK Hotels Limited, Watford, WD24, failed to pay £18,924.07 to 20 workers.
46. Oscar Mayer Limited, Chard, TA20, failed to pay £18,830.92 to 172 workers.
47. BA Cityflyer Limited, West Drayton, UB7, failed to pay £17,988.39 to 102 workers.
48. Crystal Property Cleaning Ltd, Twickenham, TW2, failed to pay £17,767.18 to 1 worker.
49. Key Care And Support Ltd, Manchester, M34, failed to pay £17,649.66 to 189 workers.
50. Sean Elliott, Ballymena, BT42, failed to pay £17,518.00 to 1 worker.
51. YTC Limited, Driffield, YO25, failed to pay £17,194.32 to 226 workers.
52. Virtual Marketing Services (Gibraltar) Ltd, Gibraltar, GX11, failed to pay £17,155.36 to 1 worker.
53. Wargrave Auto Centre Limited , Hounslow, TW5, failed to pay £17,114.70 to 37 workers.
54. Lawrence Davis Design Limited, Stoke On Trent, ST1, failed to pay £16,936.97 to 2 workers.
55. BJ Bright Day Nurseries Limited, Doncaster, DN5, failed to pay £16,759.85 to 19 workers.
56. Thorntons Limited, Alfreton, DE55, failed to pay £16,449.00 to 444 workers.
57. 24/7 Security and Events Ltd, Driffield, YO25, failed to pay £15,962.00 to 74 workers.
58. Winemark The Winemerchants Limited, Belfast, BT3, failed to pay £15,738.33 to 186 workers.
59. Anochrome Limited, Walsall, WS2, failed to pay £15,600.86 to 49 workers.
60. Allen Day Associates Limited, Bidwell, LU5, failed to pay £15,525.26 to 387 workers.
61. Equitas Solicitors Limited, Preston, PR2, failed to pay £15,412.15 to 72 workers.
62. Kingwood Limited, Wokingham, RG40, failed to pay £15,090.99 to 1 worker.
63. The Eastbury (Sherbourne) Limited, Sherborne, DT9, failed to pay £14,813.03 to 7 workers.
64. Elmoreton Limited, Belfast, BT7, failed to pay £14,782.81 to 391 workers.
65. Elliott Baxter & Company Limited , Farnborough, GU12, failed to pay £14,411.44 to 43 workers.
66. MA Bureau Limited, Croydon, CR0, failed to pay £13,226.91 to 6 workers.
67. Moto Hospitality Limited, Toddington, LU5, failed to pay £13,164.96 to 734 workers.
68. Slo Drinks Limited, Stockport, SK3, failed to pay £12,716.05 to 1 worker.
69. The Crown Hotel (Colne) Limited, Colne, BB8, failed to pay £12,642.18 to 2 workers.
70. EA Coaching Ltd, Birmingham, B34, failed to pay £12,378.25 to 18 workers.
71. Hydes’ Brewery Limited, Salford, M50, failed to pay £12,281.18 to 176 workers.
72. Elior UK PLC, Macclesfield, SK11, failed to pay £12,198.61 to 496 workers.
73. Savoy Tyres Limited, Kingston Upon Hull, HU8, failed to pay £11,921.60 to 6 workers.
74. PK Sales & Lettings Ltd, Greenwich, SE18, failed to pay £11,885.46 to 5 workers.
75. Quokka Solutions Ltd, Sunderland , SR5, failed to pay £11,605.84 to 15 workers.
76. Elix-Irr Consulting Services Limited, London, EC2V, failed to pay £11,101.13 to 21 workers.
77. Go To The Venue Limited, Oswestry, SY11, failed to pay £10,974.19 to 21 workers.
78. JWDW Limited, Doncaster, DN4, failed to pay £10,699.64 to 21 workers.
79. Mr Stuart Benson, Heywood, OL10, failed to pay £10,600.34 to 1 worker.
80. Philip Russell Limited, Belfast, BT6, failed to pay £10,507.58 to 111 workers.
81. Energy Kidz Ltd, Wokingham , RG41, failed to pay £10,479.36 to 199 workers.
82. ABC Pre-School Limited, Culcheth, WA3, failed to pay £10,393.39 to 16 workers.
83. YAM 110 Limited, Bradford, BD8, failed to pay £10,021.48 to 22 workers.
84. Lord Charles P Courtenay, Kenton, EX6, failed to pay £9,930.78 to 1 worker.
85. React Homecare Ltd, Mansfield, NG21, failed to pay £9,907.42 to 127 workers.
86. Lutonestateandlettings Ltd, Luton, LU3, failed to pay £9,887.66 to 4 workers.
87. Jill Birt, Bolton, BL5, failed to pay £9,819.79 to 3 workers.
88. The House That Jack Built (Day Nursery) Limited, Marlow, SL7, failed to pay £9,810.00 to 8 workers.
89. IWE Services Limited, Staxton, YO12, failed to pay £9,803.34 to 3 workers.
90. At Home – Specialists in Care Ltd, Pocklington, YO42, failed to pay £9,737.27 to 26 workers.
91. Mr Albert Cepa, Chesterfield, S40, failed to pay £9,677.33 to 4 workers.
92. Top Gas Heating & Plumbing Limited, Bristol, BS15, failed to pay £9,675.90 to 4 workers.
93. Brookfield Retail Ltd, Dewsbury, WF12, failed to pay £9,544.19 to 52 workers.
94. Clock House Farm Limited, Maidstone, ME17, failed to pay £9,384.53 to 69 workers.
95. Panic Deliveries Limited, Oldbury , B69, failed to pay £9,362.96 to 29 workers.
96. Steve Kane Painting & Decorating Limited, Doncaster, DN3, failed to pay £9,317.13 to 11 workers.
97. Wine Inns Limited, Belfast, BT3, failed to pay £9,295.35 to 103 workers.
98. SOS Homecare Ltd, Stretford, M32, failed to pay £9,186.36 to 293 workers.
99. Parkway Derby Limited, Derby, DE24, failed to pay £9,083.64 to 11 workers.
100. Lashes Nails and Brows Ltd, Thornton Heath, CR7, failed to pay £9,074.84 to 3 workers.
101. Mrs Carol Olsen , Bedlington, NE22, failed to pay £8,988.13 to 25 workers.
102. Teddy Bear Nursery Limited, Rochdale, OL16, failed to pay £8,982.22 to 32 workers.
103. R.H. Wilson (Chemists) Limited, Blackburn, BB1, failed to pay £8,925.53 to 11 workers.
104. Mr James Westcott, Newport, PO30, failed to pay £8,587.49 to 33 workers.
105. Mr Orhan Esen, Dumfries, DG1, failed to pay £8,513.17 to 5 workers.
106. Waterloo and Taunton Conservative Club, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7, failed to pay £8,468.51 to 3 workers.
107. Aramark Limited, Leeds, LS16, failed to pay £8,407.77 to 154 workers.
108. Mr Mario Wood, Stalybridge, SK15, failed to pay £8,040.26 to 3 workers.
109. Mr Paul S Clerehugh T/A , Henley-On-Thames, RG9, failed to pay £8,029.07 to 20 workers.
110. Waggon & Horses (Matley) Ltd, Stalybridge, SK15, failed to pay £8,016.08 to 57 workers.
111. Rice Solutions Limited, Southport, PR8, failed to pay £7,921.26 to 2 workers.
112. UK Hairdressers 2019 Limited, Birmingham, B16, failed to pay £7,870.93 to 13 workers.
113. LIBERTY MUSIC PR LTD, Brighton, BN1, failed to pay £7,663.84 to 3 workers.
114. Turkuaz Limited, Cheadle, SK8, failed to pay £7,655.93 to 3 workers.
115. Belgravia Mews Hotel Limited, South Kensington, SW5, failed to pay £7,646.84 to 14 workers.
116. Start Afresh Cleaning Limited, Ipswich, IP1, failed to pay £7,630.05 to 15 workers.
117. Mr Atul Patel & Mr Bhikhubhai Patel, Northampton, NN5, failed to pay £7,386.13 to 1 worker.
118. K J Curson Growers Limited, Wisbech, PE14, failed to pay £7,311.72 to 11 workers.
119. Artico Limited, Monmouth, NP25, failed to pay £7,306.40 to 1 worker.
120. Tristan HCW Ltd, Bedford, MK41, failed to pay £7,227.75 to 7 workers.
121. Mainstage Festivals Limited, Southwark, SE1, failed to pay £7,089.61 to 4 workers.
122. Talash Limited, CV32, failed to pay £7,053.17 to 53 workers.
123. J D Wetherspoon Plc, Watford , WD24, failed to pay £7,000.00 to 282 workers.
124. Aroma Expresso Bar Limited, London, NW4, failed to pay £6,967.02 to 2 workers.
125. Lymedale Motors Limited, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5, failed to pay £6,859.90 to 3 workers.
126. Golders Green Hairdressing Limited, Finchley, NW11, failed to pay £6,846.53 to 10 workers.
127. Head Office Hair and Beauty (Scotland) Ltd., Glasgow, G61, failed to pay £6,803.01 to 2 workers.
128. The Stair Arms Hotel Ltd, Pathhead, EH37, failed to pay £6,787.54 to 1 worker.
129. Springfields Supported Services Limited, Barking, IG11, failed to pay £6,693.35 to 19 workers.
130. Network Tyre & Auto Limited, Dartford, DA1, failed to pay £6,529.19 to 7 workers.
131. Specialist Computer Centres Plc, Birmingham, B11, failed to pay £6,491.66 to 28 workers.
132. Treetops Childrens Nursery Ltd, Blackpool, FY2, failed to pay £6,450.52 to 45 workers.
133. McDonald & Munro Limited, Elgin, IV30, failed to pay £6,436.10 to 2 workers.
134. Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd, Maidenhead, SL6, failed to pay £6,387.96 to 47 workers.
135. Woodhall Capital Limited, London, EC4N, failed to pay £6,294.25 to 1 worker.
136. Mr Steven Prested, Meadowfield, DH7, failed to pay £6,207.12 to 1 worker.
137. Best Social Enterprise Ltd, London, SE1, failed to pay £6,171.64 to 10 workers.
138. The Buck House Limited, Wrexham, LL13, failed to pay £6,101.67 to 1 worker.
139. Mahmoud Shaduman Ali , Derby , DE23, failed to pay £6,091.90 to 6 workers.
140. Get Your Mobi Limited, Lancaster, LA1, failed to pay £6,069.51 to 8 workers.
141. Robertson Facilities Management Limited, Elgin, IV30, failed to pay £5,864.37 to 51 workers.
142. Orion Group London Limited, Wandsworth, SW18, failed to pay £5,818.69 to 1 worker.
143. Dee Kay Knitwear Ltd, Leicester, LE4, failed to pay £5,801.65 to 38 workers.
144. Miss J J Smart, Southampton, SO31, failed to pay £5,778.65 to 1 worker.
145. Zhanna Horn, Torquay, TQ2, failed to pay £5,749.66 to 2 workers.
146. The Fernlea Hotel Limited, Lytham St Annes, FY8, failed to pay £5,698.56 to 4 workers.
147. Gogo and Fried Chicken Limited, Coventry, CV1, failed to pay £5,665.58 to 9 workers.
148. Chess People Limited, Alderley Edge, SK9, failed to pay £5,629.12 to 1 worker.
149. Building Blocks Day Nursery (NI) Ltd, Toome, BT41, failed to pay £5,576.45 to 45 workers.
150. Mr Christopher Owston, North Shields, NE29, failed to pay £5,571.27 to 1 worker.
151. LJ Care Homes Ltd, Lincoln, LN4, failed to pay £5,568.84 to 56 workers.
152. Crossgates Stop N Shop Ltd, Leeds, LS15, failed to pay £5,545.63 to 4 workers.
153. BLFL Services Ltd, Burnham on Crouch, CM0, failed to pay £5,496.06 to 3 workers.
154. Mr Nigel Ian Fisher, Romsey, SO51, failed to pay £5,442.49 to 1 worker.
155. Mr Mathew James Hicks, Whitchurch, RG28, failed to pay £5,439.43 to 3 workers.
156. Old Town Car Wash Ltd, Hastings, TN35, failed to pay £5,422.92 to 5 workers.
157. London Street Brasserie Limited, Reading, RG1, failed to pay £5,343.77 to 13 workers.
158. Coton Care Limited, Wolverhampton, WV4, failed to pay £5,342.58 to 47 workers.
159. Epilepsy Society, Chalfont St Peter, SL9, failed to pay £5,293.99 to 1 worker.
160. Premier Work Support Limited, Chatham, ME4, failed to pay £5,272.92 to 428 workers.
161. Power Leisure Bookmakers Limited, Hammersmith, W6, failed to pay £5,245.57 to 257 workers.
162. Star Lite Jobs Limited, Ilford, IG1, failed to pay £5,237.44 to 67 workers.
163. Vivienne Westwood Limited, Wandsworth, SW11, failed to pay £5,232.00 to 1 worker.
164. A.P.C. Panels Ltd, Barry, CF63, failed to pay £5,220.60 to 7 workers.
165. Ghani Systems Ltd, Glasgow, G42, failed to pay £5,209.68 to 15 workers.
166. Taylor Dental Laboratory Limited, Leicester, LE5, failed to pay £5,189.75 to 1 worker.
167. MEDS2U Limited, Barnsley, S73, failed to pay £5,057.78 to 8 workers.
168. Total Cleaning South Limited, Manston, CT12, failed to pay £5,054.94 to 218 workers.
169. Decorative Panels Furniture Limited , Elland, HX5, failed to pay £5,045.43 to 62 workers.
170. Supercar Italia Ltd, Westerham, TN16, failed to pay £4,997.94 to 1 worker.
171. Miss Gemma Tattersall, Horsham, RH13, failed to pay £4,886.88 to 3 workers.
172. Mr Muhammed Afzal Jabarkhail , Clydebank, G81, failed to pay £4,873.12 to 1 worker.
173. Mr Shamim Ahmed, Braunton, EX33, failed to pay £4,867.46 to 1 worker.
174. Canei International Limited, Nottingham, NG10, failed to pay £4,752.20 to 1 worker.
175. Kitty Café Leeds Limited, Leeds, LS1, failed to pay £4,745.99 to 10 workers.
176. DES Healthcare Limited, Lincoln, LN5, failed to pay £4,634.94 to 36 workers.
177. Lakeside Day Nursery Limited , Swansea, SA6, failed to pay £4,631.93 to 3 workers.
178. Zayani Limited, West Drayton, UB7, failed to pay £4,593.39 to 2 workers.
179. Eaton Electrical Systems Limited, Doncaster, DN2, failed to pay £4,576.09 to 24 workers.
180. Mr Fadhil Omar Ibrahim , Ripley, DE5, failed to pay £4,482.40 to 5 workers.
181. Central Garage (Chesham) Ltd, Hyde Heath, HP6, failed to pay £4,416.25 to 1 worker.
182. Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Exhibition Road, SW7, failed to pay £4,372.16 to 1 worker.
183. Penrhyn Inns Limited, Oldham, OL4, failed to pay £4,324.94 to 33 workers.
184. Everest Hotels Limited, Powys, NP8, failed to pay £4,274.77 to 4 workers.
185. Coastal Heating Ltd, Sheringham, NR26, failed to pay £4,267.76 to 1 worker.
186. UK Solutions Limited, Chelmsford, CM1, failed to pay £4,267.22 to 28 workers.
187. NEO Property Solutions Limited, Leeds, LS9, failed to pay £4,263.52 to 16 workers.
188. Mountford House Nursery Limited, Nottingham, NG5, failed to pay £4,195.32 to 1 worker.
189. Major Cleaning Services Limited, Potters Bar, EN6, failed to pay £4,194.74 to 25 workers.
190. Witham Valeting Ltd, Witham , CM8, failed to pay £4,166.48 to 8 workers.
191. Parsons Bakery Limited, Bristol, BS3, failed to pay £4,134.64 to 44 workers.
192. Mr Amir Rasool, Langholm, DG13, failed to pay £4,083.79 to 1 worker.
193. Grosvenor Concierge Limited  (previously GCS Facility Services Limited), Skegness, PE25, failed to pay £4,056.99 to 120 workers.
194. Industrial Cleaning Services (UK) Ltd, Camden, WC1N, failed to pay £4,048.91 to 41 workers.
195. Spring Cleaning Services Limited, Cheltenham, GL51, failed to pay £3,989.71 to 16 workers.
196. Sunlit Ltd, Lewisham, SE6, failed to pay £3,973.49 to 4 workers.
197. Blink Productions Limited, Holloway, N7, failed to pay £3,910.06 to 4 workers.
198. DSM Joinery Contractors Limited, Dunfermline, KY11, failed to pay £3,905.50 to 2 workers.
199. Fashion Fabric Transprinters Limited, Leicester, LE4, failed to pay £3,779.70 to 2 workers.
200. Mrs Imogen Katherine Wyvill, Mr Marmaduke D’Arcy William Wyvill and Mr Marmaduke Charles Astey Wyvill, Leyburn, DL8, failed to pay £3,724.37 to 16 workers.
201. Mrs Nalani Carr, Haverhill, CB9, failed to pay £3,702.83 to 1 worker.
202. Temple Farm Limited, Ramsgate, CT11, failed to pay £3,696.54 to 57 workers.
203. Walker Outboard Services Limited, Reading, RG4, failed to pay £3,647.76 to 1 worker.
204. Shah Foods Ltd, Newham, E16, failed to pay £3,638.69 to 2 workers.
205. City Office (NI) Ltd, Belfast, BT12, failed to pay £3,622.46 to 2 workers.
206. Ms Stacey Baker, Doune, FK16, failed to pay £3,582.87 to 1 worker.
207. Joarr Hot Food Emporium Limited, Southport, PR9, failed to pay £3,564.00 to 1 worker.
208. St John’s Road Garage Limited, Dartford, DA2, failed to pay £3,525.63 to 1 worker.
209. Alanya Catering Ltd, Nottingham, NG1, failed to pay £3,489.42 to 7 workers.
210. Care Direct Group Limited, Eastbourne, BN21, failed to pay £3,484.98 to 35 workers.
211. Baudelaire Limited, Alresford , SO24, failed to pay £3,454.06 to 1 worker.
212. House Of Glamour Limited, East Dulwich, SE22, failed to pay £3,433.06 to 1 worker.
213. Oshibori Scotland Ltd, Dundee, DD1, failed to pay £3,328.44 to 5 workers.
214. Yatab Company Ltd, Rainham, RM13, failed to pay £3,292.77 to 7 workers.
215. Cheeky Monkey Day Nurseries Limited, Birmingham, B15, failed to pay £3,272.93 to 22 workers.
216. S & W Developments Limited, Doncaster, DN5, failed to pay £3,253.46 to 1 worker.
217. The Lady Cleaner Ltd, Eastbourne, BN23, failed to pay £3,233.28 to 26 workers.
218. Mi Casa Care Ltd, Mansfield, NG19, failed to pay £3,221.07 to 23 workers.
219. SNC-LAVALIN RAIL & TRANSIT LIMITED, Epsom, KT18, failed to pay £3,212.78 to 11 workers.
220. Little Flowers Limited, Renfrew, PA4, failed to pay £3,162.05 to 1 worker.
221. Little Ducklings Day Nursery (Garstang) Limited, Preston, PR3, failed to pay £3,157.18 to 1 worker.
222. Fresh 75 Limited, Newport, PO30, failed to pay £3,132.90 to 1 worker.
223. Excel Parking Services Limited, Sheffield, S9, failed to pay £3,124.95 to 14 workers.
224. Mr Simon Foster and Mrs Jane Foster, Skipton, BD23, failed to pay £3,124.66 to 1 worker.
225. Mr Daniel Jenkinson , Preston, PR1, failed to pay £3,104.72 to 1 worker.
226. Spanners & Sparks (EK) Limited, Glasgow, G75, failed to pay £3,093.15 to 5 workers.
227. Central Electrical Contracts Limited, Wolverhampton, WV6, failed to pay £3,086.28 to 5 workers.
228. Branded Housewares Limited, Wolverhampton, WV2, failed to pay £3,066.72 to 4 workers.
229. Valerie Anne Sheen , Honiton, EX14, failed to pay £3,057.10 to 18 workers.
230. Rosebridge Private Day Nursery Limited, Wigan, WN1, failed to pay £3,056.94 to 19 workers.
231. Elite Motors Bodyshop Limited, Northampton, NN5, failed to pay £3,055.68 to 8 workers.
232. Roux Waterside Inn Limited, Bray, SL6, failed to pay £3,022.52 to 19 workers.
233. P.B Services (Wales) Limited, Mountain Ash, CF45, failed to pay £3,008.30 to 2 workers.
234. Lostock Hall Academy Trust, Preston, PR5, failed to pay £2,993.98 to 2 workers.
235. Taylor Shaw Limited, Macclesfield, SK11, failed to pay £2,958.43 to 2 workers.
236. Sage Hair Care (Salons) Limited, Cardiff, CF5, failed to pay £2,938.09 to 3 workers.
237. Mr Andrew Petrou, Walworth, SE17, failed to pay £2,907.33 to 1 worker.
238. Crystal Car Wash and Valeting Ltd, Loughborough, LE11, failed to pay £2,852.00 to 1 worker.
239. KEYSIGNS LIMITED, Bellshill, ML4, failed to pay £2,851.78 to 4 workers.
240. Centerplate UK Limited, Camden, WC1B, failed to pay £2,829.64 to 167 workers.
241. MN Support Services Limited, Queens Park, W10, failed to pay £2,829.17 to 294 workers.
242. Kirklees Active Leisure , Huddersfield, HD1, failed to pay £2,821.46 to 18 workers.
243. Marsden Healthcare Limited, Nelson, BB9, failed to pay £2,811.05 to 22 workers.
244. Mrs Michelle S Chandler, Birmingham, B44, failed to pay £2,806.72 to 2 workers.
245. Jamie Stevens (Kensington) Ltd, Kensington, W8, failed to pay £2,779.88 to 2 workers.
246. Filco Supermarkets Limited, Llantwit Major, CF61, failed to pay £2,772.41 to 118 workers.
247. AFH Ltd, Cardiff, CF24, failed to pay £2,771.99 to 4 workers.
248. Ms Philippa Funnell, Dorking, RH5, failed to pay £2,746.65 to 2 workers.
249. Kids at Heart (Harrogate) Limited, Knaresborough, HG5, failed to pay £2,746.08 to 3 workers.
250. Sparkle Cleaning Co. (London) Limited, Croydon, CR5, failed to pay £2,732.94 to 25 workers.
251. Lexington Catering Limited, Camden, EC4N, failed to pay £2,714.52 to 64 workers.
252. What A Hoot Day Nursery Limited, Blyth, NE24, failed to pay £2,712.53 to 4 workers.
253. Mr Andy B Fitzsimmons, Mr Ford B Fitzsimmons and Mrs Theresa G Fitzsimmons, Kilwinning, KA13, failed to pay £2,694.78 to 15 workers.
254. QSO Ltd, Leeds, LS4, failed to pay £2,675.41 to 10 workers.
255. Parkers Pets Limited, Southsea, PO5, failed to pay £2,665.49 to 2 workers.
256. Kazoku Restaurant Group Ltd, Sevenoaks, TN13, failed to pay £2,665.15 to 1 worker.
257. Madames Hair & Beauty Limited, Swindon, SN3, failed to pay £2,656.41 to 1 worker.
258. Acerta Group Limited , Warwick, CV34, failed to pay £2,629.00 to 13 workers.
259. London Auto Parts Limited, Wembley, HA0, failed to pay £2,622.17 to 2 workers.
260. Killan Structural Limited, Oldham, OL3, failed to pay £2,620.45 to 2 workers.
261. Sandersons (N.W.) Ltd, Blackpool, FY4, failed to pay £2,603.82 to 3 workers.
262. A & K Home Care Services Ltd, Napton, CV47, failed to pay £2,603.14 to 78 workers.
263. Chaplins Hotel Limited, Blackpool, FY1, failed to pay £2,586.56 to 2 workers.
264. Calmac Developments Limited, Dumfries, DG2, failed to pay £2,583.77 to 17 workers.
265. La Reserve Aparthotel (Manchester) Limited, Manchester, M1, failed to pay £2,567.66 to 13 workers.
266. Ultimate Stores Limited, London, NW1, failed to pay £2,560.34 to 4 workers.
267. Drayton Manor Resort Limited, Tamworth, B78, failed to pay £2,559.58 to 25 workers.
268. Community Foundation, Birmingham, B19, failed to pay £2,500.24 to 2 workers.
269. D and G Pub Company Limited, Darlington, DL3, failed to pay £2,498.17 to 35 workers.
270. Poplars Blossoms Nursery School Limited, Nottingham, NG5, failed to pay £2,494.39 to 1 worker.
271. Vonsung Limited, Islington, EC1Y, failed to pay £2,485.20 to 1 worker.
272. Cornish Premier Pasties Limited, Newquay, TR9, failed to pay £2,467.45 to 53 workers.
273. The Clansmans Rest Ltd, Glasgow, G40, failed to pay £2,417.22 to 3 workers.
274. Natural Care 53 Limited, Manchester, M12, failed to pay £2,412.03 to 1 worker.
275. TKE Landscaping Ltd, Wendens Ambo, CB11, failed to pay £2,403.16 to 3 workers.
276. Mockingbird Lane Ltd, Glasgow, G11, failed to pay £2,387.07 to 1 worker.
277. Mr Patrick G Neilan, Glasgow, G43, failed to pay £2,383.29 to 2 workers.
278. Brean Leisure Park Ltd, Berrow, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8, failed to pay £2,371.57 to 12 workers.
279. Davidsons Plumbing & Heating Limited , Bristol, BS5, failed to pay £2,349.54 to 4 workers.
280. Motor Body Centre Limited, Birmingham, B18, failed to pay £2,346.49 to 1 worker.
281. S & S Care (UK) Limited, Caergwrle, LL12, failed to pay £2,340.72 to 49 workers.
282. Kelton Nursery, Liverpool, L18, failed to pay £2,334.79 to 10 workers.
283. Asset India Limited, Harrow, HA1, failed to pay £2,334.54 to 2 workers.
284. Safegas UK Ltd, Swinton, M27, failed to pay £2,277.54 to 1 worker.
285. Mert GB 2 Limited, East Ham, E6, failed to pay £2,261.38 to 1 worker.
286. Hallwell Projects Ltd, Plymouth, PL1, failed to pay £2,211.32 to 3 workers.
287. Mr Andrew Roy Milward, Pembroke Dock, SA72, failed to pay £2,205.31 to 1 worker.
288. R & R Retail UK Limited, Luton, LU4, failed to pay £2,201.05 to 16 workers.
289. Salon IPS Ltd, Ipswich, IP4, failed to pay £2,189.12 to 1 worker.
290. Mr Narinder Kumar Nar, Birmingham, B18, failed to pay £2,173.86 to 2 workers.
291. Old Mill Holiday Park Limited, St Helens, PO33, failed to pay £2,172.06 to 1 worker.
292. Ms Caroline Wright, Birmingham, B43, failed to pay £2,170.63 to 1 worker.
293. Dolphin Care (IOW) Limited, Wroxall Ventnor, PO38, failed to pay £2,155.09 to 6 workers.
294. Whistledown Inn Limited, Newry, BT34, failed to pay £2,154.29 to 46 workers.
295. Renegade Hair Studio Limited, Leeds, LS2, failed to pay £2,148.74 to 1 worker.
296. Lethendy Cheltenham Limited, Cheltenham, GL53, failed to pay £2,144.90 to 44 workers.
297. Heminstone Estates Limited, Colchester, CO2, failed to pay £2,137.35 to 10 workers.
298. S Leicester Ltd, Leicester, LE5, failed to pay £2,127.17 to 38 workers.
299. GB Vape Limited, Heckmondwike, WF16, failed to pay £2,119.82 to 7 workers.
300. P McCarthy Limited, Brandon, IP27, failed to pay £2,108.75 to 9 workers.
301. K. Foley Limited, Great Blakenham, NR2, failed to pay £2,104.81 to 94 workers.
302. AGL Attractions Limited , Burnham-On-Sea, TA8, failed to pay £2,090.06 to 24 workers.
303. Techlogico Limited, Knottingley, WF11, failed to pay £2,056.43 to 6 workers.
304. Mr Iain Stewart Matheson, Paisley, PA1, failed to pay £2,036.50 to 6 workers.
305. GLASGOW WATERLOO LIMITED, Glasgow, G2, failed to pay £2,020.36 to 41 workers.
306. R J Ferguson Company Limited, Stewartstown, BT71, failed to pay £2,014.04 to 3 workers.
307. Ms Susan Meheux, Southampton, SO31, failed to pay £2,008.66 to 12 workers.
308. Mr David Odudu, Sheffield, S9, failed to pay £1,992.53 to 1 worker.
309. Mr Hazar Ibrahim Hamid, Doncaster, DN5, failed to pay £1,961.64 to 5 workers.
310. M&C Jones Building Contractors Limited, Rhyl, LL18, failed to pay £1,954.46 to 2 workers.
311. Hi-Spec Facilities Services Ltd, Dartford, DA2, failed to pay £1,938.75 to 96 workers.
312. Calibre Building & Decorating Services Limited, Lichfield, WS13, failed to pay £1,937.89 to 1 worker.
313. CPM Electrical Ltd, Omagh, BT79, failed to pay £1,937.71 to 4 workers.
314. Ashbrook Roofing & Supplies Limited, Nr Matlock, DE4, failed to pay £1,912.65 to 5 workers.
315. Mr Thomas Hutchison, Prestonpans, EH32, failed to pay £1,901.44 to 1 worker.
316. Mr Khalid Javid, Chester, CH2, failed to pay £1,891.42 to 1 worker.
317. South Golden Mountain Limited, Eastbourne, BN21, failed to pay £1,888.52 to 1 worker.
318. Oldbury Grange Nursing Home Ltd, Nuneaton, CV10, failed to pay £1,878.02 to 65 workers.
319. OC Electric Limited, Benton, NE12, failed to pay £1,869.32 to 1 worker.
320. Seagrave Decorations Limited, Kettering, NN16, failed to pay £1,847.76 to 4 workers.
321. Little Angels Fun Club and Nursery Limited, Bedlington, NE22, failed to pay £1,832.96 to 92 workers.
322. GAPJ Ivinghoe Ltd, Leighton Buzzard, LU7, failed to pay £1,828.25 to 5 workers.
323. Vapour C Co Ltd, Gillingham, ME7, failed to pay £1,822.57 to 2 workers.
324. Wide Range Services Limited, Hull, HU12, failed to pay £1,816.72 to 1 worker.
325. Hughes (Family Bakers) Holdings Limited, Bradford, BD18, failed to pay £1,811.57 to 26 workers.
326. A W Pettitt Limited, Windermere, LA23, failed to pay £1,810.90 to 5 workers.
327. Smartway Holding Limited, Holloway, N7, failed to pay £1,800.00 to 1 worker.
328. Beaux Health and Wellbeing Ltd, Taunton, TA1, failed to pay £1,791.96 to 1 worker.
329. Saggiomo Luxury Foods Limited, Croydon, CR0, failed to pay £1,787.60 to 1 worker.
330. John Clark (Holdings) Limited , Aberdeen, AB12, failed to pay £1,785.63 to 5 workers.
331. Swiftclean (UK) Limited, Southend-on-Sea, SS2, failed to pay £1,761.48 to 5 workers.
332. Reachout Healthcare Limited, Stockport, SK5, failed to pay £1,757.42 to 31 workers.
333. Mr Ian T Henderson, Accrington, BB5, failed to pay £1,740.90 to 2 workers.
334. Clarke Group Construction Limited, Wyberton, PE21, failed to pay £1,736.49 to 1 worker.
335. MRB Cleaning Limited, Swansea, SA1, failed to pay £1,733.88 to 1 worker.
336. Mr John Fulton Allen & Mr John Gary King,  Strabane, BT82, failed to pay £1,725.59 to 1 worker.
337. Belmont Hotel (Leicester) Limited, Leicester, LE1, failed to pay £1,710.28 to 36 workers.
338. Mini Me Private Day Nursery Limited, Newport, NP19, failed to pay £1,708.33 to 15 workers.
339. Glow Trade Ltd, Leicester, LE5, failed to pay £1,706.46 to 20 workers.
340. Mr Jason Hearn, Taunton, TA1, failed to pay £1,706.12 to 2 workers.
341. Country Park Leisure Limited, Hessle, HU13, failed to pay £1,705.13 to 13 workers.
342. C & C Precision Engineering Services Limited, Rowley Regis, B65, failed to pay £1,704.30 to 1 worker.
343. Karen Jeffrey , Wishaw, ML2, failed to pay £1,683.58 to 4 workers.
344. DNA Cleaning Solutions Limited, Twickenham, TW2, failed to pay £1,670.29 to 25 workers.
345. Assured Care (Stockport) Ltd., Stockport, SK1, failed to pay £1,666.57 to 79 workers.
346. Graylaw International Freight Group Ltd, Skelmersdale, WN8, failed to pay £1,663.46 to 7 workers.
347. SPI Trading Limited, Lisburn , BT28, failed to pay £1,656.74 to 3 workers.
348. Executive Hire Ltd., Glasgow, G74, failed to pay £1,650.54 to 3 workers.
349. Accelerate Cleaning Solutions Ltd, Ipswich, IP7, failed to pay £1,650.38 to 106 workers.
350. LGH Plumbing & Heating Services Limited, Leigh, WN7, failed to pay £1,624.77 to 1 worker.
351. Samuel Eales Silverware Limited, Sheffield, S3, failed to pay £1,619.79 to 1 worker.
352. High Grove Beds Limited, Liversedge, WF15, failed to pay £1,610.43 to 8 workers.
353. Shakes n Cakes Aberdeen Ltd, Aberdeen, AB24, failed to pay £1,597.98 to 1 worker.
354. Bespoke Cuisine Ltd, Bethnal Green, EC1V, failed to pay £1,587.04 to 1 worker.
355. Mascallkelly Limited, Cleveland, TS12, failed to pay £1,576.59 to 19 workers.
356. Sher Gill Enterprises Limited, Dunoon, PA23, failed to pay £1,557.58 to 1 worker.
357. Ms Hiromi Sato, London, SW4, failed to pay £1,551.71 to 2 workers.
358. R.Loughlin Electrical Services Ltd, Castlederg, BT81, failed to pay £1,542.58 to 3 workers.
359. Papermoon Nurseries (Boultham Park) Limited, Lincoln, LN6, failed to pay £1,535.25 to 11 workers.
360. SB Rom Food Center Ltd, Hounslow, TW3, failed to pay £1,533.80 to 9 workers.
361. Mr Robert Pontefract, Stamford, PE9, failed to pay £1,531.55 to 1 worker.
362. Grant Leisure Group Limited, Blackpool, FY3, failed to pay £1,495.62 to 15 workers.
363. Everbright Lodge Ltd, Llangollen, LL20, failed to pay £1,475.07 to 25 workers.
364. Biscuit Clothing Ltd, Edinburgh, EH10, failed to pay £1,469.89 to 1 worker.
365. Brockencote Hall Hotel Limited, Leamington Spa, CV33, failed to pay £1,468.25 to 19 workers.
366. Mr Francis Joseph McParland and Mr Peter Liam McParland , Armagh, BT61, failed to pay £1,466.04 to 4 workers.
367. Colemans Garden Centre Ltd, Templepatrick, BT39, failed to pay £1,450.11 to 35 workers.
368. Southcoast Homecare Ltd, Chichester, PO19, failed to pay £1,438.93 to 9 workers.
369. Booth & Stirland Limited, Ripley, DE5, failed to pay £1,434.97 to 3 workers.
370. Grieve Decor Limited, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15, failed to pay £1,415.11 to 2 workers.
371. Barry Tyre Centre Limited, Barry, CF63, failed to pay £1,408.88 to 1 worker.
372. Piddle Brewery Limited, Dorchester, DT2, failed to pay £1,407.79 to 1 worker.
373. Forseti Law Ltd, Bolton, BL1, failed to pay £1,403.87 to 1 worker.
374. Wash Me Clean Ltd, Bracknell, RG12, failed to pay £1,400.27 to 1 worker.
375. Colonnade (Operator) Limited, Little Venice, W9, failed to pay £1,385.11 to 1 worker.
376. Mario Gianni Limited, Stockport, SK7, failed to pay £1,378.94 to 3 workers.
377. Moyo’s Brothers Limited, Brighton, BN1, failed to pay £1,373.14 to 2 workers.
378. Atticus Cleaning Services Limited, Altrincham, WA14, failed to pay £1,364.89 to 1 worker.
379. Mrs Jane Boome and Miss Verity Jane Boome, Peterborough, PE7, failed to pay £1,360.84 to 13 workers.
380. Get Grip Auto Ltd, Cheltenham, GL53, failed to pay £1,348.25 to 2 workers.
381. Downs Holdings Limited, Yarm, TS15, failed to pay £1,339.48 to 8 workers.
382. Direct Cleaning Services (Oxford) Limited, Weston-Super-Mare, BS22, failed to pay £1,323.74 to 1 worker.
383. Viv Designs Ltd, Gravesend, DA12, failed to pay £1,317.95 to 1 worker.
384. Sycamore Farm Park Limited, Skegness, PE24, failed to pay £1,311.54 to 2 workers.
385. SMK Building & Joinery Contractors Ltd, Todmorden, OL14, failed to pay £1,297.16 to 1 worker.
386. Richard Tate Limited, Leeds, LS10, failed to pay £1,294.02 to 1 worker.
387. JDP Hotels Ltd, Wakefield, WF2, failed to pay £1,289.98 to 34 workers.
388. Miss Abby Fox, Widnes, WA8, failed to pay £1,270.35 to 10 workers.
389. Polish Village Bakery Ltd, Manchester , M17, failed to pay £1,267.37 to 43 workers.
390. ENERGY DUNDEE 4 U LTD , Dundee, DD4, failed to pay £1,263.65 to 15 workers.
391. Synvestment Ltd, High Wycombe, HP12, failed to pay £1,262.39 to 2 workers.
392. Peony Culture Communication Limited, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1, failed to pay £1,247.02 to 1 worker.
393. Easy Clean Contractors Limited, Peterborough, PE7, failed to pay £1,246.92 to 125 workers.
394. R Binks Construction Limited, Bolton, BL2, failed to pay £1,244.33 to 3 workers.
395. Mrs Julie Shaw, Knaresborough, HG5, failed to pay £1,231.68 to 20 workers.
396. Mrs Karaimjit Gill, Barry, CF63, failed to pay £1,230.73 to 1 worker.
397. Mcaleer & McGarrity Ltd, Cookstown, BT80, failed to pay £1,207.77 to 2 workers.
398. M.P.M Consumer Products Limited, Manchester, M11, failed to pay £1,205.73 to 32 workers.
399. K.L.N. Limited , Brent, NW6, failed to pay £1,203.83 to 2 workers.
400. GMD SERVICES LIMITED, Kingston Upon Hull, HU3, failed to pay £1,193.24 to 2 workers.
401. C.V.East Ltd, Colchester , CO1, failed to pay £1,185.68 to 7 workers.
402. Mr Jonathan Hope and Mr Charlie Hope, Slough, SL3, failed to pay £1,183.12 to 3 workers.
403. Belshaw Bookkeeping Services Limited, Bacup, OL13, failed to pay £1,179.76 to 1 worker.
404. D Allen Transport Limited, St Helens, WA9, failed to pay £1,178.73 to 4 workers.
405. Mrs S & Mr G Clough, Bradford, BD12, failed to pay £1,162.79 to 1 worker.
406. Golden Cue Snooker Club Limited, Bilston, WV14, failed to pay £1,147.43 to 1 worker.
407. South Wales Building and Construction Limited, Newport, NP11, failed to pay £1,135.47 to 2 workers.
408. Form Communal Maintenance Limited, Hartford, CW8, failed to pay £1,131.97 to 1 worker.
409. SMS Bars Limited, Stockport, SK1, failed to pay £1,115.11 to 2 workers.
410. Grace Construction and Management Ltd, Derby, DE1, failed to pay £1,113.49 to 1 worker.
411. Alveston House Hotel Limited, Thornbury, BS35, failed to pay £1,109.12 to 1 worker.
412. Mrs Pearl Moore, Blackpool, FY4, failed to pay £1,094.75 to 3 workers.
413. Think Wraps Ltd, Poole, BH12, failed to pay £1,053.08 to 1 worker.
414. Telebizz Ltd, Plymouth, PL7, failed to pay £1,048.56 to 72 workers.
415. Hill Top Day Nursery Limited, Swadlincote, DE12, failed to pay £1,041.04 to 2 workers.
416. W. Corbett & Co. (Galvanizing) Limited, Telford, TF7, failed to pay £1,039.53 to 36 workers.
417. Autocare (Benfleet) Limited, Stanford-Le-Hope, SS17, failed to pay £1,032.23 to 2 workers.
418. Pork Farms Limited, Nottingham, NG2, failed to pay £1,029.77 to 9 workers.
419. Galdin Limited, Hackney, N1, failed to pay £1,024.50 to 5 workers.
420. Trinity Park Nursery Ltd, Craigavon, BT67, failed to pay £1,020.97 to 17 workers.
421. Mr Thanabalasingam Ketheeswarathas and Mrs Sivasuki Ketheeswarathas, Ipswich, IP2, failed to pay £1,006.83 to 2 workers.
422. G P H Carpentry Limited, Newquay, TR8, failed to pay £1,003.04 to 2 workers.
423. Euro Car Wash (South East) Limited, Greenwich, SE7, failed to pay £992.56 to 3 workers.
424. Mrs Melanie Elizabet Brown, Kirkcaldy, KY1, failed to pay £986.58 to 1 worker.
425. A O Hand Car Wash & Valeting Ltd, Peckham, SE15, failed to pay £982.62 to 3 workers.
426. Dash-Cae Limited, Oxford, OX14, failed to pay £976.19 to 1 worker.
427. Janette Allen Limited, Braintree, CM77, failed to pay £976.18 to 1 worker.
428. Ms Sarah Balfour, York, YO10, failed to pay £967.87 to 1 worker.
429. Allied Industrial Products Limited, Salford, M5, failed to pay £955.78 to 1 worker.
430. Cummins Ltd, Darlington, DL1, failed to pay £954.04 to 11 workers.
431. Ramsbottom Cricket Club, Bury, BL0, failed to pay £931.67 to 2 workers.
432. Soughton Shoot Limited, Northop, Mold,, CH7, failed to pay £927.24 to 1 worker.
433. Mrs Penni Durdy, Doncaster, DN9, failed to pay £924.04 to 1 worker.
434. Friends Care Agency Limited, Sandy, SG19, failed to pay £923.84 to 20 workers.
435. French Connection UK Limited, Camden, NW1, failed to pay £917.95 to 57 workers.
436. Precision Workwear Limited, Stamford, PE9, failed to pay £916.35 to 1 worker.
437. Joinex Joinery Express Limited, Brentford, TW8, failed to pay £882.61 to 12 workers.
438. Yorkcloud Limited, Ulverston, LA12, failed to pay £872.20 to 2 workers.
439. KR Scotland Ltd, Edinburgh, EH3, failed to pay £849.21 to 3 workers.
440. The KLE (Berwick) Group Ltd, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15, failed to pay £838.48 to 2 workers.
441. Zig Zag Day Nursery Limited, Peterborough, PE1, failed to pay £827.98 to 21 workers.
442. Birdies Day Nursery Limited, Lisburn, BT28, failed to pay £821.32 to 8 workers.
443. Sooty Olive Ltd, Waterside, BT47, failed to pay £819.24 to 33 workers.
444. Bright Bees Nursery Ltd, Leicester, LE4, failed to pay £817.06 to 1 worker.
445. What The Fish Limited, Richmond upon Thames, SW14, failed to pay £801.08 to 1 worker.
446. SFC (Edmonton) Limited, Enfield, N9, failed to pay £798.22 to 2 workers.
447. Fairytales Day Nursery Limited, Dudley, DY2, failed to pay £793.38 to 7 workers.
448. R.G.R. Garages (Cranfield) Limited, Bedford, MK43, failed to pay £791.65 to 1 worker.
449. Mad Goose Catering Limited, Ellington, PE28, failed to pay £788.54 to 3 workers.
450. Mr Grzegorz Biezunski, Trowbridge, BA14, failed to pay £787.80 to 1 worker.
451. Futurerate Limited, Loughborough, LE12, failed to pay £787.20 to 1 worker.
452. Kids Korner Day Nurseries Ltd, Belfast, BT6, failed to pay £779.81 to 23 workers.
453. Inter County Cleaning Services Limited, Rushden, NN10, failed to pay £754.38 to 106 workers.
454. Spring Clean Commercial Ltd, Norwich, NR16, failed to pay £753.17 to 107 workers.
455. Clean Living Services Limited, Lambeth, SW8, failed to pay £749.48 to 16 workers.
456. Le Petit Francais Ltd, Edinburgh, EH6, failed to pay £744.52 to 10 workers.
457. Playworks Childcare Limited, Caerphilly, CF83, failed to pay £743.64 to 5 workers.
458. Wickhambrook Stores Limited, Newmarket, CB8, failed to pay £729.88 to 1 worker.
459. Rothco Independent Mortgages Ltd, Alnwick, NE66, failed to pay £729.83 to 1 worker.
460. James David Segal, Hull, HU1, failed to pay £729.22 to 6 workers.
461. Daniel Thwaites Public Limited Company, Blackburn, BB2, failed to pay £724.73 to 23 workers.
462. HRUK Group of Companies Ltd, Leeds, LS8, failed to pay £719.11 to 1 worker.
463. Historic Hotels & Properties Ltd, Scarborough, YO11, failed to pay £707.11 to 5 workers.
464. Penge Car Care ltd, Croydon, SE25, failed to pay £682.48 to 2 workers.
465. Craig Gordon Building Services Ltd, Edinburgh, EH11, failed to pay £680.17 to 1 worker.
466. Mountview Hotels Ltd, Callander, FK17, failed to pay £672.60 to 1 worker.
467. Paragon Quality Foods Ltd, Doncaster, DN3, failed to pay £670.56 to 21 workers.
468. Core Electrical Solutions Ltd, Beckenham, BR3, failed to pay £658.78 to 2 workers.
469. Snacks Van Ltd, Watford, WD25, failed to pay £658.20 to 1 worker.
470. MacDonald Hotels (Management) Limited, Bathgate, EH48, failed to pay £648.78 to 1 worker.
471. Kelly Teggin Hairdressing Ltd, Knaresborough, HG5, failed to pay £647.19 to 1 worker.
472. Safe Gas (N.I.) Limited, Newtonabbey, BT36, failed to pay £639.10 to 1 worker.
473. Harrison Wade Ltd, Manchester, M1, failed to pay £636.04 to 2 workers.
474. Spectrum Energy Guard Ltd, Bournemouth, BH1, failed to pay £621.72 to 1 worker.
475. Gastronomy Foods UK Limited, Shrewsbury, SY1, failed to pay £618.76 to 51 workers.
476. Jobseekrs Limited, Manchester, M15, failed to pay £613.88 to 1 worker.
477. Stepping-Stones-Services Limited, Rochdale, OL11, failed to pay £611.13 to 19 workers.
478. Tramp Hair Boutique Limited, Stockport, SK1, failed to pay £610.40 to 1 worker.
479. Emporio Fashion Ltd, Leicester, LE5, failed to pay £608.85 to 18 workers.
480. Halton Concrete Ltd, Widnes, WA8, failed to pay £607.43 to 2 workers.
481. Kanto Stranmillis Limited, Belfast, BT9, failed to pay £590.15 to 1 worker.
482. Complete Payroll and Accountancy Limited, Altrincham, M33, failed to pay £584.24 to 1 worker.
483. Flawless Cleaning Ltd, Smethwick, B66, failed to pay £582.02 to 1 worker.
484. Al Halal Supermarket Limited , Bradford, BD7, failed to pay £581.64 to 7 workers.
485. Max & Molly Limited, Wigan, WN3, failed to pay £579.96 to 1 worker.
486. Happy Children Day Nursery Limited, Ballynahinch, BT24, failed to pay £573.74 to 12 workers.
487. Jagard Valeting & Cleaning Services Ltd, Wellingborough, NN8, failed to pay £573.47 to 2 workers.
488. 247 Convenience Store (Bury) Ltd, Bury, BL8, failed to pay £571.63 to 1 worker.
489. The Race Horses Hotel Limited, Skipton, BD23, failed to pay £566.05 to 2 workers.
490. Strategic Facilities Management Ltd, Leeds, LS17, failed to pay £561.18 to 3 workers.
491. Mr C Saudin & Mrs P Saudin, Canterbury, CT1, failed to pay £560.48 to 2 workers.
492. Golden Car Limited , Perivale, UB6, failed to pay £551.80 to 1 worker.
493. Your Friendly Local Limited, Rotherham, S60, failed to pay £549.95 to 6 workers.
494. Steven Boom, East Hunsbury, NN4, failed to pay £547.20 to 2 workers.
495. M A Fashions Ltd, Leicester, LE5, failed to pay £545.60 to 17 workers.
496. Comserv Contracting & Commercial Limited, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3, failed to pay £544.19 to 1 worker.
497. Bonner Studs Limited, Walsall, WS2, failed to pay £537.45 to 1 worker.
498. M & C Retail Limited, Darlington, DL1, failed to pay £537.36 to 4 workers.
499. Legacy Resorts Limited, Newton Stewart, DG8, failed to pay £536.69 to 1 worker.
500. E.K.S Living Clean Ltd, Norwich, NR6, failed to pay £533.58 to 5 workers.
501. SC HCW Ltd, Belfast, BT5, failed to pay £533.54 to 7 workers.
502. David Alexander Forbes, Inverurie, AB51, failed to pay £531.64 to 2 workers.
503. Arunagiri UK LTD, Rickmansworth, WD3, failed to pay £530.92 to 2 workers.
504. Millfield Haulage Limited, York, YO26, failed to pay £530.91 to 2 workers.
505. Ardmore (Co. Derry) Pre-Cast Concrete Limited, Ardmore, BT47, failed to pay £525.69 to 1 worker.
506. W1 Soho Ltd., Soho, W1D, failed to pay £523.20 to 1 worker.
507. Shree Siddhi Limited, Glasgow, G66, failed to pay £515.76 to 7 workers.
508. 41 Cars Hull Ltd, Hull, HU9, failed to pay £515.72 to 2 workers.
509. Felix Inns Ltd, Solihull, B92, failed to pay £514.09 to 20 workers.
510. Eastchurch Holiday Centre Limited, Eastchurch, ME12, failed to pay £511.70 to 1 worker.
511. Surf N Turf Limited, Leicester, LE2, failed to pay £511.63 to 2 workers.
512. Red House Garage Limited, St Helens, WA11, failed to pay £511.43 to 1 worker.
513. Classic Decorators (UK) Limited, Barry, CF63, failed to pay £511.43 to 1 worker.
514. John Codona’s Pleasure Fairs Limited, Aberdeen, AB24, failed to pay £505.82 to 3 workers.
515. Timberquay Limited, Derry, BT48, failed to pay £503.98 to 14 workers.
516. Ace Support FM Ltd, Barnet, N14, failed to pay £501.60 to 1 worker.
517. Sleepwell (Cumbria) Limited, Barrow In Furness, LA14, failed to pay £500.95 to 1 worker.
518. Blank Brixton Ltd, Brixton, SW2, failed to pay £287.31 to 1 worker.

The press release issued by the Department for Business and Trade on 28 May 2025.

Nigel Railton confirmed as permanent Chair of Post Office Limited following his appointment as Interim Chair in May last year.

The Government has today (Wednesday 28 May 2025) confirmed the reappointment of Nigel Railton as Chair of Post Office Limited following a year in post as interim chair.

Since being appointed in May 2024, Nigel Railton has provided stable and considered leadership as the Post Office seeks to right the wrongs of the Horizon IT scandal and works to transform vital services for millions of customers.

This includes announcing his vision to deliver a New Deal for Postmasters, which aims to increase overall annual postmaster remuneration by £250 million, give a greater role to postmasters in the day-to-day operations of the business and provide an enhanced package of support from Post Office such as training and systems support.

To recognise the ongoing transformation and the importance of stable leadership at the Post Office, ministers have appointed Railton on a permanent basis with his contract set to run until May 2028.

On confirming the appointment, Post Office Minister Gareth Thomas said:

Nigel Railton has been a steady hand guiding Post Office over the last year, providing a clear direction for the future of the organisation and certainty to postmasters.

I’m pleased to see him appointed on a permanent basis and I look forward to working closely with him and the leadership team to deliver a better Post Office for customers and postmasters alike.

Nigel Railton, Post Office Chair, said:

I feel honoured to have my tenure as Chair of the Post Office extended. In the past year, we have begun the necessary work to transform this vital national institution and deliver a ‘New Deal for Postmasters’.

I look forward to collaborating with my Board colleagues, many of whom have recently joined and have brought expertise in the fields of technology, government, and organisation transformation, as well as two new serving Postmaster Non-Executive Directors.

Together as a Board, working closely with the new CEO and Executive team at the Post Office, I am determined to deliver increases to postmaster pay and strengthen their voice at the centre of decision-making at the Post Office.

The press release issued by the Department for Business and Trade on 22 May 2025.

• Hundreds of high-skilled jobs created at defence firm MBDA’s expanded Bolton site, working on cutting-edge missile system manufacturing technology
• Announcement comes just days after the Government signs new Security and Defence Partnership that will boost defence procurement opportunities for UK.
• Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will visit site and hail investment as latest vote of confidence in Government’s upcoming modern Industrial Strategy.

Britain’s defence industry received yet another boost this week as 700 high-skilled jobs are set to be created following a £200 million investment from European defence company MBDA at its site in Bolton.

The announcement follows new Security and Defence Partnership signed at this week’s EU-UK Summit which will open the door to the EU’s new weapons scheme, leading to significant opportunities for the UK’s world-leading defence industries, driving growth and supporting 430,000 British jobs and livelihoods.

This is the latest win for the UK’s leading defence and advanced manufacturing sectors and is further proof the Government’s Plan for Change is working.

It also represents a major vote of confidence in the upcoming modern Industrial Strategy, which will drive investment in the UK’s high-growth sectors by giving businesses the certainty they need to commit to the UK.

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will visit MBDA’s Bolton site today (22 May) to formally announce the investment, which forms part of a wider £500 million commitment from the company to expand its UK manufacturing and technologies.

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said:

This is great news for Bolton and another win for our world-class defence sector, which will create hundreds of good, well-paid jobs and ensure the UK continues to lead the way on the cutting-edge technologies of the future.

Our new Security and Defence Partnership will unlock access to the EU’s proposed new £150 billion defence fund for UK firms. Coupled with the launch of our upcoming modern Industrial Strategy, communities across the country will see how our Plan for Change is working – delivering growth at home and strength abroad.

The investment from MBDA, a leading missile systems manufacturer, will more than double its Bolton footprint by 2028 and grow its apprenticeship and STEM outreach programme, which already includes over 400 early-career professionals UK-wide.

It also supports MBDA’s goal to deliver £10 billion of UK exports by 2032, cementing the UK’s position as a leader in the manufacturing and export of complex weapons systems, and comes after the Government announced a £6.5 billion complex weapons partnership with MBDA in July 2024.

MBDA UK Managing Director Chris Allam said:

We are proud and excited to be building a world class engineering and manufacturing campus in the north-west of England, the centre of complex weapons manufacturing for the UK, and our associated recruitment and training will extend our already great workforce.

MBDA is privileged to have a 10-year Complex Weapons portfolio agreement with the UK Government. This gives us the confidence to invest and better support the UK and its allies. It also helps our supply chain and over 700 SMEs who work with MBDA in the UK. When we expand, they expand with us.

Megan, a manufacturing apprentice at MBDA’s Bolton site, said:

It’s great that our site is expanding and there will be more early-careers opportunities for young people. Becoming an apprentice was an obvious choice for me. Having the chance to learn as part of my full-time job and achieve a recognised qualification and career made it a very easy decision.

Apprenticeships can be unique experience for each person. They provide the chance to excel in industries people are passionate about, and the experiences they get will shape their future. Making the most out of my apprenticeship has led to reward and recognition for my hard work, and I always encourage others to study STEM subjects and do the same.

UK Export Finance CEO Tim Reid said:

Pioneering companies like MBDA UK investing in their people and technologies for the long-term underscore why we are a world leader in defence.

Thanks to our multi-billion-pound direct lending uplift, we can support even more defence firms to expand their production lines and take on more international orders from allies – leading to greater economic growth, stronger supply chains and local jobs back here at home.

The Government is backing the defence sector to deliver skilled jobs and growth across the country as part of its Plan for Change and is providing significant financial support to UK defence companies through UK Export Finance (UKEF).

In March this year, the Chancellor announced a £2 billion increase in UKEF’s Direct Lending capacity for defence exports, taking its overall lending capability to £10 billion.

The UK is one of the largest exporters of defence equipment in the world, and in 2023 the UK won defence contracts worth £14.5 billion.

The press release issued by the Department for Business and Trade on 21 May 2025.

Revamped Board of Trade meet for the first time off the back of trio of trade agreements with India, US and EU.

• New Board of Trade to meet for the first time to boost exports and grow the economy
• Comes hot off the heels of three trade agreements in three weeks with US, India and the EU all aimed at supercharging UK exporters
• Delivering on Plan for Change to fire up small business exporters and grow the economy

As part of the Government’s plan to boost small business exporters, the newly revamped Board of Trade will meet for the first time today, just weeks after the UK signed two landmark deals with India and the US and a new EU agreement which will boost exports of food and drinks.

Led by Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, the Board is poised to become a cornerstone of the Government’s Growth Mission, Plan for Change and the wider modern Industrial Strategy to support British businesses to thrive and grow.

The Board meet fresh off the back of the third major trade agreement in as many weeks, ensuring the UK is facing out into the world again to boost business, support workers and grow the economy.

This week’s deal with the EU means a new SPS agreement will make it easier for food and drink to exported by reducing the red tape that placed burdens on businesses and led to lengthy lorry queues at the border.

The new deal with India is expected to be a shot in the arm to the UK’s exports of whiskies and gin, cosmetics, medical devices, advanced machinery and lamb and is expected to increase bilateral trade by £25.5 billion.

Trading with India will be quicker, cheaper, and easier thanks to improved customs processes and by promoting digital systems, which will be particularly important for SMEs who may have otherwise been unable to break into the Indian market.

Meanwhile the groundbreaking US deal is expected to help grow on the existing £196 billion in annual exports from the UK, with tariffs slashed on the likes of cars and steel.

Bringing together a powerhouse of business expertise to drive economic growth – the Board are tasked with supercharging UK exports, delivering targeted support for small businesses across the nation and helping firms utilise the exporting opportunities from the UK’s FTAs.

The high-profile advisory body includes business leaders like Apprentice star Mike Soutar, BT Group Chief Executive Allison Kirkby, and Small Business Britain founder Michelle Ovens CBE, who will serve as ambassadors and advocates for British businesses.

The meeting comes on the heels of historic trade breakthroughs with both India and the United States, which are set to deliver billions in economic benefits for British businesses and workers.

Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said:

“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for British trade. This Board isn’t just a talking shop – it’s a hands-on, dynamic force that will help businesses of every size access global markets and seize the opportunities created by our landmark trade deals.

“We’ve already secured the best deal India has ever agreed to, and our US agreement has slashed tariffs for our steel and automotive sectors, protecting hundreds of thousands of British jobs.

“As part of our Plan for Change, we’re focusing that same determination on helping our small businesses – the beating heart of our economy – to trade more and grow more, supporting good jobs and higher wages across all parts of the UK.”

The Board will advise on the delivery of the forthcoming Trade Strategy and Small Business Strategy, ensuring both align with the Government’s commitment to nationwide economic growth that raises living standards in every region and nation.

It comes after the UK and India agreed a landmark trade deal worth £4.8 billion to the UK economy and £2.2 billion to wages every year and slashed tariffs across the board including on whisky, cosmetics, and medical devices.

It comes also hot on the heels of the historic deal signed with the US, protecting jobs in the automotive, steel, aluminium, pharmaceutical and aerospace sectors – sectors that employ over 320,000 people across the UK.

In addition, an estimated 260,000 jobs are supported by the auto industry in the wider economy and British farmers now have a major opportunity to sell their high-quality beef to a market of over 300 million people, helping farmers grow their businesses.

The agreement laid the groundwork for greater trade in the future as we continue talks for a wider deal which will look to increase digital trade, better access for our world-leading services industries and improve supply chains.

The first meeting of the Board comes as part of a wider series of measures to boost the number of high-growth SMEs across the country.

The Government has already announced that it will launch a major consultation to tackle the scourge of late payments, while the Budget protected a million small firms from National Insurance increases, extended business rates relief and announced a new Business Growth Service to make it easier and quicker for SMEs to access and benefit from the right government advice and support for their business.

Board of Trade Advisers

Omar Ali, Board of Trade Adviser and Global Financial Services Leader at EY, said:

“Global trade is fiercely competitive, and UK businesses that sell products and services to the world – especially small, entrepreneurial firms – must be supported as they contribute to the international market. Whether it’s UK financial services firms enabling better access to finance or improving digital infrastructure that protects trade, in today’s challenging economic climate, policies and action that enhance productivity and remove friction for SMEs are essential to boost exports and drive growth.”

Catherine McGuinness CBE, a leading voice for financial and professional business services, said:

“This is an auspicious time to meet, following the India and US trade agreements and the EU reset. I look forward to working with the Secretary of State and my fellow advisers to encourage the government to use trade levers to drive growth and help businesses to prosper across the UK.”

Michelle Ovens CBE, Founder, Small Business Britain, said:

“I am excited to work with the Board of Trade as it accelerates its vital work to boost exports and grow the economy. It is encouraging to see new deals struck in recent weeks and a real boost to energy and ambition. Almost all businesses in the UK are small businesses, and they have a major impact on the economy, employing millions and creating and supporting communities. I am really honoured to contribute to this mission and look forward to working together with all the Board Advisors and entrepreneurs themselves to show the world what the UK’s small business community has to offer.”

Business reaction to the recent trade agreements:

Bill Winters CBE, Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered and Co-Chair of the UK-India Financial Partnership, said:

“The UK-India Free Trade Agreement is a significant achievement. It will create new opportunities for UK and Indian businesses, enable greater access to one of the world’s largest and most dynamic markets, and drive growth and innovation across the UK-India corridor. We welcome this strong commitment to partnership and prosperity.”

Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said:

“The US deal was met with a huge sigh of relief by many British businesses.  The reduction in the 25% tariffs on most of our automotive exports and the removal of levies on steel and aluminium were the biggest wins.

“These sectors had been left reeling as jobs, investment and sales were all cut or put on hold. The framework agreement will give them some much needed certainty. They will be keen to see it quickly enacted so they can swiftly re-establish orders and supply chains.

“With the India trade deal and the UK-EU Summit agreement also being recently agreed, the government should be congratulated on its recent achievements, but our economy still needs more. Global trading conditions remain precarious. Government must continue to pursue a bold trade agenda and help UK companies seize the opportunities in the fast-growing Indo-Pacific region.”

On the UK-India FTA, Karen Betts, Chief Executive, The Food and Drink Federation, said:

“We’re delighted the government has finalised its new Free Trade Agreement with India, which is testament to the hard work of the negotiating team. This is very welcome news for UK food and drink manufacturers, particularly for soft drinks, chocolates, biscuits, crispbreads and crackers, which will now all benefit from tariff-free access to one of the fastest growing markets in the world. The UK exported nearly £300m worth of food and drink to India in 2024, so this FTA represents a significant opportunity for British food and soft drinks.

“The FTA will also provide UK manufacturers with greater access to ingredients produced in India, strengthening the supply chain resilience and competitiveness for our sector. We look forward to working with government to ensure that the full benefits of the agreement are realised across a wide range of UK food and drink manufacturers.”

On the US deal, Karen Betts, Chief Executive, The Food and Drink Federation (FDF), said:

“This is very positive news for the UK economy, and to be welcomed. There is obviously still the question of the 10% tariff that continues to apply to food and drink exports.  We hope that this deal creates the space and momentum for continued discussions about removing those tariffs too.

“The US is UK food and drink’s third biggest export market, with £2.7bn worth of goods exported there in 2024, many of which are produced by small and medium sized businesses. Government can make a real difference here by providing greater practical guidance and support to help more food and drink businesses find new customers abroad.”

The press release issued by the Department for Business and Trade on 19 May 2025.

A major new partnership between the Crown Estate and Lendlease has been agreed which will unlock housing and science innovation hubs across the UK worth £24 billion.

• Joint venture between The Crown Estate and Lendlease will unlock housing and science innovation hubs across the UK worth £24 billion.
• Major investment pipeline includes land portfolio with the potential to build 26,000 new homes, with around one-third allocated to affordable housing – supporting the government’s aim to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029.
• Pipeline also includes plans to build vast new office space and labs, creating 100,000 new jobs across the country, boosting economic growth and delivering on the Plan for Change.

Major new partnership from the Crown Estate and Lendlease with a Gross Development Value (GDV) of £24 billion will develop housing and science and innovation hubs and help create 100,000 new jobs and 26,000 new homes, backing the Government’s Plan for Change.

The joint venture allows The Crown Estate to invest in Lendlease’s undeveloped UK land and land management portfolio, providing support on existing projects, helping to transform the UK’s science, tech and innovation sectors and deliver new housing.

The projects have the potential to deliver around 10 million square feet of workspace and labs, and deliver vital investment in digital and technologies and the life sciences sectors – two of the key growth sectors in the government’s upcoming modern Industrial Strategy.

The pipeline is also hoped to deliver over 26,000 new homes for people across the country – of which a third are expected to be affordable housing – backing this Government’s plans to build 1.5 million new homes and get Britain building again as part of the Plan for Change.

In support of the partnership, the Chancellor and Minister for Investment met with Lendlease’s Group CEO Tony Lombardo and Dan Labbad, CEO of The Crown Estate in Downing Street

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said:

We are pulling every lever to grow our economy so we can put more money in people’s pockets, boost home ownership and make Britain a global hub for life sciences through our Plan for Change.

This includes creating the right environment for organisations like The Crown Estate and Lendlease to partner, helping us to unlock capital to get Britain building and get Britain growing.

Minister for Investment Baroness Gustafsson CBE said:

This is yet another strong endorsement of the UK’s investment environment and our thriving real estate sector as this government has committed to get Britain building again, a crucial part of delivering our Plan for Change.

This pipeline and the creation of additional research labs across the UK, will be a massive boost for our world-leading science, innovation and technology sectors, all key growth sectors in our upcoming modern Industrial Strategy.”

The government’s upcoming modern Industrial Strategy will make doing business quicker, easier and more profitable than ever before. Its 10-year plan will provide business with the certainty they need to invest and innovate in the growth-driving sectors that will shape the UK’s economy, drive regional development, enhance living standards and create high quality jobs.

Businesses have identified that inadequate infrastructure has impacted the growth of UK firms, with the UK suffering from a chronic lack of lab space compared to other leading global hubs, but this pipeline will ensure high-growth sectors have the lab space, transport and housing they need.

If the life sciences real estate markets of Cambridge, Oxford and London were to match their US counterparts by 2035, it could mean 67,000 more high-skilled, high-wage jobs and £4bn a year in additional GVA.

Areas poised for office and housing development include around Euston Station, Silvertown and Thamesmead Waterfront in London, as well as Smithfield in Birmingham.

The joint venture will provide a substantial boost to the UK’s thriving tech ecosystem, which is the third biggest in the world and worth more than £1 trillion.

Group CEO of Lendlease Tony Lombardo said:

This landmark partnership between our two organisations will combine our shared expertise in delivering city shaping precincts and creating long-term benefits for communities.

As master developer, we look forward to working with The Crown Estate to unlock value within our UK development portfolio, for partners, government clients and our securityholders.

Dan Labbad, Chief Executive of The Crown Estate, said:

With strong support from local and national government, we look forward to working with Lendlease and others to realise the potential of these projects to create jobs, stimulate growth and positively impact lives, while also generating income for the UK.

As a country, we face challenges to unlocking growth. To support this, we need to spark investment in sectors like science, technology, and housing, alongside deep collaboration across communities, government, and the private sector. This joint venture is an example of how The Crown Estate is harnessing its mandate to act in the UK’s long-term national interest, supported by new investment powers, and stepping up its ambition to support inclusive growth for the nation.”

Since entering office, the government has been focused on restoring economic stability – the foundation of growth – to give businesses the confidence to invest and expand in the UK. Today’s announcement demonstrates how confidence in the UK’s investment environment translates to real jobs and growth for local communities.

This major announcement comes due to the Crown Estate Act 2025 which increased The Crown Estate’s powers to unlock further investment, kickstarting growth and generating greater returns for the public purse whilst benefitting public services across the UK.

Notes to editors:

• The Crown Estate has a diverse £16 billion portfolio that includes urban centres and development opportunities; one of the largest rural holdings in the country; Regent Street and St James’s in London’s West End; and Windsor Great Park. They also manage the seabed and much of the coastline around England, Wales and Northern Ireland, playing a major role in the UK’s world leading offshore wind sector.
• Lendlease is an integrated real estate group. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, it is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Its core capabilities are reflected in the operating segments of investments, development and construction, and providing a sustainable competitive advantage in delivering innovative integrated solutions for its customers.

The press release issued by the Department for Business and Trade on 19 May 2025.

Around 140 jobs will be created in North Wales after Knauf Insulation unveiled plans to invest £170 million in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

• International manufacturer Knauf Insulation to invest £170m in a new facility in Shotton creating 140 new jobs
• UK and Welsh Governments welcome the investment into new manufacturing facility
• Announcement comes as UK and EU hold a summit to discuss future opportunities to boost economic growth

Around 140 jobs will be created in North Wales after Knauf Insulation unveiled plans to invest £170 million in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Shotton.

The landmark development will produce more than 100,000 tonnes of non-combustible rock mineral wool insulation per year and create approximately 140 direct jobs, with more in local supply chains.

The announcement coincides with the UK-EU Summit taking place today (Monday 19 May) underscoring the UK Government’s commitment to fostering economic growth through its Plan for Change and attracting inward investment to strengthen the economy.

Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens said:

This £170 million investment by Knauf Insulation is fantastic news for North Wales and our UK Government mission to drive economic growth.

This is a vote of confidence in the Welsh economy and our government’s plan to make Britain the destination of choice for investment in industry.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates said:

This is great news for North Wales. The plans will be a major investment in the area and are a testament to the skills and facilities we have here.

This positive announcement is the start of the journey and we will continue to provide support as the work to deliver the project gets underway.

Minister for Investment Baroness Gustafsson CBE said:

The UK is open for business, and this is yet another vote of confidence in North Wales and its thriving advanced manufacturing sector which will boost jobs and prosperity across the region.

Our modern Industrial Strategy, which will prioritise advanced manufacturing as one of eight key UK sectors, will help us go further by attracting even more investment, creating new opportunity across the country and making our Plan for Change a reality.

Neil Hargreaves, Managing Director of Knauf Insulation Northern Europe said:

Knauf Group has a proud history of manufacturing in Wales and this project aligns with the Welsh and UK Government’s commitment to sustainability and the industrial vision for North Wales and Deeside.

Using UK-First Submerged Arc Furnace technology, the new factory will produce non-combustible, low embodied carbon, recyclable rock mineral wool insulation to support the need for safer, more energy efficient and sustainable buildings.

Joint efforts by the UK Government, Welsh Government, and local leadership have paved the way for Knauf Insulation’s confidence in Wales as a destination for transformative projects.

The UK and Welsh Government-backed North Wales Growth Deal and the Flintshire and Wrexham Investment Zone collectively support the decision by Knauf Insulation to locate a second plant in the area.

As leaders in the production of sustainable building materials, Knauf Insulation’s expansion further supports the growing advanced manufacturing cluster in North Wales.

The press release issued by the Department for Business and Trade on 15 May 2025.

Businesses and consumers will benefit from new growth-focused Strategic Steer set for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), in the latest step of the government’s agenda to reform regulation to drive growth as part of the plan for change.

• Government delivers new strategic steer to competition watchdog to prioritise growth while ensuring effective competition and consumer protection
• The steer reset CMA’s priorities with aim to create a level-playing field for businesses through more transparent, timely and responsive regulation
• Part of wider push to ensure regulators drive investor confidence and support economic growth across the UK as part of the plan for change

Businesses and consumers will benefit from new growth-focused Strategic Steer set for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) today (Thursday 15 May), in the latest step of the government’s agenda to reform regulation to drive growth as part of the plan for change.

The steer resets the competition watchdog’s priorities, with a renewed focus on prioritising growth and investment while ensuring free and fair competition and protecting the rights of consumers.

In addition to this, the steer is focused on minimising uncertainty for businesses by encouraging the CMA to be proactive, transparent, timely, predictable and responsive in its engagement, underpinning the government’s upcoming industrial strategy.

The independent CMA has already set out positive plans to address these issues to deliver meaningful reforms, by announcing their new public commitment to the pace, predictability, proportionality and process of their mergers investigations, digital and consumer work   – giving businesses more clarity and confidence in the CMA’s work. The Government wants to see the same level of ambition from other regulators.

This is just one part of its wider commitment to reforming the regulatory landscape with work underway to improve licensing regulations for businesses, a new regulation innovation office to speed up regulatory decisions and consolidating the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) into the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

This is to ensure delivery not only for businesses but for taxpayers too by driving investment, boosting confidence and setting out the stall for the upcoming industrial strategy that will articulate a new relationship between business and government to boost growth – delivering the plan for change.

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said:

This government believes in promoting and protecting competition – that is fundamental to our growth mission and Britain’s modern Industrial Strategy. Our economic regulators are crucial to creating the conditions for increased growth and investment. This steer sets out the government’s priorities for the CMA.

I am grateful for the positive approach taken by the new Interim Chair and the Chief Executive as they re-focus the work of the CMA, supporting our Plan for Change to drive growth, investment and business confidence while protecting consumers.

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, said:

Competitive markets are more important than ever for attracting investment into the UK and driving economic growth, and our new Strategic Steer for the CMA will help us achieve these goals, making Britain the best country to do business.

We fully support the CMA’s independence and welcome the steps it has already taken to act swiftly, predictably, independently, and proportionately to promote competition, protect consumers and strengthen our economy.

Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the CMA, said:

The Strategic Steer reinforces the importance of a strong, independent competition and consumer protection regime, whilst situating this squarely in the context of the growth mission.

The steer provides helpful clarity on how the CMA should prioritise and go about our work, promoting competition and protecting consumers with a sharp focus on supporting higher levels of investment and economic growth.

It reinforces the approach we have set out in the CMA’s 2025/26 Annual Plan and in the roll out of our 4Ps approach, focused on driving greater pace, predictability, proportionality and an improved process committed to strong stakeholder engagement.

The government expects the CMA to clearly communicate how it is taking account of the steer and report on how it has applied the steer in practice in its annual report.

The press release issued by the Department for Business and Trade on 15 May 2025.

Summary of a Joint Statement following the meeting of the Minister for Trade and Investment of New Zealand and Secretary of State for Business and Trade.

This Joint Statement follows the meeting of the Minister for Trade and Investment of New Zealand and Secretary of State for Business and Trade of the United Kingdom on 12 May 2025.

At their meeting, the Ministers celebrated the successful trading relationship between the UK and New Zealand, which reached a record £3.7bn or $7.3bn of trade in goods and services in 2024.

At the meeting, the Ministers opened the second Joint Committee of the New Zealand-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Significant progress has been made under the FTA, including amongst other things, the commencement of an artists’ resale royalty scheme, the inclusion of further wine making (oenological) practices, the establishment of a legal services regulatory dialogue, the renewal of the engineers’ Admissions Pathways Agreement, a sustainable finance dialogue, a women in STEM event, and a visit to the UK by a delegation of Māori women technology entrepreneurs.

Ministers commended the significant uptake of the agreement.

Since entry into force, £752.3m ($1,588m NZD) of traded goods successfully used preferential tariffs; i.e. around 82.2% of goods traded between the UK and New Zealand made use of preferences where one was available.

The strong uptake of the agreement’s benefits is resulting in real savings with the potential to benefit both businesses and consumers.

Between June 2023 and Dec 2024:

• £164.2m or $344.5m NZD (80.7%) of goods imports into New Zealand from the UK used preferential tariffs. Had these occurred at standard Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff rates, they could have encountered an additional £9.3m ($19.5m NZD) in duties.
• £588.1m or $1,243m NZD (82.6%) of goods imports into the UK from New Zealand used preferential tariffs. Had these occurred at standard MFN tariff rates, they could have encountered an additional £67.4m ($141.8m NZD) in duties.

The Ministers noted that free trade is a cornerstone of prosperity in both countries. Recognising that open markets, and reliable legal and regulatory frameworks are essential for trade, the Ministers committed to strengthening the rules-based trading system.

The Ministers agreed to work together to strengthen the role that free trade, including the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (which the United Kingdom and New Zealand are Parties to), plays in increasing prosperity and reinforcing resilience against economic turbulence.

This includes growing the agreement ambitiously through further accessions, modernising the agreement through the ongoing General Review, and working with partners to defend the rules-based trading system upon which we rely.

The press release issued by the Department for Business and Trade on 7 May 2025.

UK and Turkey agree on date to relaunch talks for an upgraded free trade agreement.

Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds and Minister of State for Trade Policy and Economic Security Douglas Alexander met today in London [Wednesday 7 May] with their Turkish counterparts, Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat and Deputy Minister of Trade, Mustafa Tuzcu, to discuss how to grow the UK economy by boosting trade.

The UK and Turkey have a strong economic relationship, with trade between the two totalling around £28 billion in 2024, making Turkey the UK’s 16th largest trading partner, with UK companies already exporting £9.3 billion of goods and services to its growing market of 86 million people.

Ministers affirmed the importance and strength of the UK-Turkey trading bilateral relationship, committed to continue to pursue closer cooperation and increased trade and investment, and underlined the importance of defending free trade.

They also confirmed their intention for the first round of Free Trade Agreement negotiations to take place by the end of July.

Ministers concluded the meeting by signing an upgraded Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) chapter, in the form of an amendment to the 2020 UK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This chapter closely aligns UK-Turkey TBT provisions with those found in the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), reducing costs and making it easier for businesses to trade.

Background

• The UK is the second largest services exporter in the world, but in 2024 only 34% of our exports to Turkey were services.
• UK exports to Turkey directly supported around 57,100 jobs across the UK in 2020, more than 68% of which were in services.
• More than 7,800 UK companies currently export goods to Turkey (2024).
• Turkey’s economy is currently the 17th largest in the world. By 2050 is expected to be the 12th-largest in the world and the fourth largest in Europe.
• The Turkish company, Eren Holding Group, recently invested £1 billion in the redevelopment of Shotton Mill in Deeside, North Wales. This investment is set to safeguard 147 jobs and create a further 220. The project is supported by nearly £13 million from the Welsh Government and £136 million from UK Export Finance.