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The press release issued by the Department for Business and Trade on 23 June 2025.

Business leaders have welcomed the government’s modern Industrial Strategy – a 10-year plan to promote growth.

Business leaders from across the UK have welcomed the government’s modern Industrial Strategy. The Strategy is a 10-year plan to promote business investment and growth and make it quicker, easier and cheaper to do business in the UK.

The plan focuses on 8 sectors where the UK is already strong and there’s potential for faster growth: Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy Industries, Creative Industries, Defence, Digital and Technologies, Financial Services, Life Sciences, and Professional and Business Services.

Joint statement from business groups:

“The Industrial Strategy launched today marks a significant step forward and a valuable opportunity for the business community to rally behind a new vision for the UK—boosting confidence, sentiment, and enthusiasm for investment.

“From start-ups and small businesses to large corporates, businesses need a more attractive, stable environment that enables faster, easier, and more certain investment decisions.

“We welcome the Government’s engagement with businesses across the UK. Much of what we’ve shared has been heard and reflected in this strategy. While there’s more to do, we are ready to support the next steps.

“We encourage businesses nationwide to get behind this strategy and champion the UK as the best place to live, work, invest, and do business.”

Statement on behalf of:

• Shevaun Haviland, Director General, British Chambers of Commerce
• Rain Newton-Smith, Director General, Confederation of British Industry
• Aaron Asadi, Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise Nation
• Tina McKenzie, Policy and Advocacy Chair, Federation of Small Businesses
• Stephen Phipson, Chief Executive Officer, Make UK
• Michelle Ovens, Founder, Small Business Britain
• Dom Hallas, Executive Director, Startup Coalition

Advanced Manufacturing

Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBE, Chief Executive, Royal Academy of Engineering:

“We are delighted to see the announcement of new skills packages for tech, engineering and defence, recognising that the Industrial Strategy’s objectives simply cannot be delivered without a significant boost to investment in our engineering and tech talent base. These packages provide a much-needed opportunity for government to take a holistic view of the rapidly changing skills landscape, and to work with partners across industry and professional bodies to make sure the UK tackles its longstanding skills and diversity deficits in these crucial areas. Today is International Women in Engineering Day – a reminder that we still have much to do to deliver equitable participation in these high-value jobs, and better outcomes for people from all parts of the UK.

“The Royal Academy of Engineering looks forward to supporting government in taking forward these recommendations, including through our new Skills Centre. We also welcome the publication of the Technology Adoption Review and hope that this will result in meaningful action to increase the capacity of the UK’s industrial base and public sector to deploy existing technologies at the scale and pace demanded in today’s tech-driven world.”

John Harrison, General Counsel and Head of Public Affairs, Airbus:

“Airbus welcomes the UK’s modern Industrial Strategy. Having worked closely with the Government to help shape this plan, we are delighted to see it deliver a long-term vision, built on a genuine partnership with industry.

“The firm long-term commitment to the full innovation lifecycle, from R&D in the Aerospace Technology Institute to a focus on commercialisation and supply chain resilience, provides the confidence and stability needed to fuel innovation and anchor high-value manufacturing in the UK for decades to come. The significant new investment in skills is also critical, creating a strong pipeline of engineering and digital talent, which will be the foundation for developing the sustainable technologies of the future, from hydrogen-powered aircraft to next-generation space systems. We stand ready to help turn this ambitious strategy into a reality for British industry.”

Clean Energy

Dhara Vyas, CEO, Energy UK:

“Energy UK welcomes the Government’s new Industrial Strategy and Clean Energy Industries sector plan, which rightly recognise the pivotal role energy will play across the whole economy, powering growth through digitalisation and electrification, boosting regional prosperity and delivering economic security and resilience.

“Stable, affordable energy prices will help ensure that the UK remains a competitive place to do business, and in an increasingly uncertain global operating environment, clean power will deliver energy security. Focussing on priority technologies where the UK has global expertise will deliver a strong competitive advantage for our businesses and economy.

“We know the investment necessary to decarbonise the economy will mostly be funded by the private sector. Clarity on Government policy, removal of the barriers to investment and targeted support are all essential to meet this ambition.”

Sue Ferns, Senior Deputy General Secretary, Prospect Union:

“Boosting clean energy is not only an important mission in its own right, it is central to the success of every other sector. It is welcome to see the government doubling down on this mission, focusing investment on key technologies like renewables and nuclear energy, and recognising the key role that trade unions play as partners in this strategy.

“Securing the investment is important, but perhaps the biggest challenge in this area is around the workforce. The energy workforce is undergoing an unprecedented transition, which creates opportunities for many but also serious challenges that need to be addressed.

“Delivering on this strategy in a way which creates prosperity and supports jobs will require the government’s forthcoming energy workforce plan to be as ambitious as possible and fully backed by all parts of government.”

Martin Pibworth, Chief Executive Designate, SSE plc:

“The government’s industrial strategy is a welcome signal of long-term thinking and ambition – doubling down on homegrown energy is the right thing for security, resilience and affordability, making the most of the UK’s competitive geographical and technical advantages in renewables in particular. It’s exactly the kind of commitment that gives industry the confidence to deliver at pace and scale, and with important decisions on energy policy expected in the weeks ahead, we hope to see a continued focus on unlocking investment that drives growth. As the UK’s clean energy champion, SSE is investing £17.5bn over five years to 2027 – building the infrastructure, creating high-quality jobs, supporting the supply chain and driving the innovation needed to deliver a net zero economy.”

Creative Industries

Caroline Norbury, Chief Executive, Creative UK:

“The Sector Plan signals that the creative industries are central to the UK’s growth story. From freelancers to scale-ups, this is a step towards the joined-up support our sector needs – and Creative UK stands ready to work with government and industry partners to turn ambition into action.

“As we move into delivery mode, it’s essential that all parts of the sector – from cultural organisations to creative tech firms – are empowered to grow, invest and contribute fully to the UK’s economic future.”

Dana Strong, Sky Group CEO:

“We warmly welcome the Government’s support for the UK’s creative industries in today’s Industrial Strategy. The media and entertainment sector is a cultural powerhouse and a key driver of growth, with the potential to add £10 billion to the economy and create 40,000 jobs by 2033. Seizing this opportunity is vital to maintaining the UK’s global leadership in creativity.”

Alison Lomax, Managing Director, YouTube UK & Ireland:

“We welcome the Creative Industries Sector Plan’s commitment to a robust framework for creatives across the UK. It’s particularly encouraging to see the government acknowledge the digital creator economy’s vital role in driving growth for our creative industries. By embracing new distribution models that boost our cultural exports, this vision will solidify the UK’s position as a global cultural superpower.”

Defence

David Lockwood OBE, CEO, Babcock International:

“We welcome the release of the Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy today, setting out the strategic direction for critical sectors including advanced manufacturing, space and nuclear. The Government’s intent to back British businesses and invest in sovereign industries will lay the foundations for economic growth and unleash the potential of the growth sectors to drive prosperity across the UK. We look forward to the publication of the Defence Sector Plan, and working with the Government to bolster the British defence industrial base and safeguard our national and economic security.”

Charles Woodburn, Chief Executive, BAE Systems:

“The UK’s modern Industrial Strategy rightly recognises the importance of investing in skills and developing a workforce for the future. The UK’s defence sector is a powerhouse of skilled employment and training. Across the supply chain, it’s critical that we continue to invest in our people, just as much as we invest in technology, to ensure we can deliver the capabilities our armed forces need to stay ahead in an era of increasing instability.

“That’s why, this year alone, BAE Systems is recruiting more than 2,400 new apprentices and graduates across the UK and we recognise the importance of government, industry and academia working together to develop the talent needed to support this critical high growth sector.”

Paul Livingston CBE, Chief Executive, Lockheed Martin UK & NATO:

“Lockheed Martin welcomes publication of the UK government’s Modern Industrial Strategy and especially its identification of defence, space, and digital technologies as core areas for driving economic growth and expanding mutually beneficial international partnerships with the United States, NATO and their allies. With 28 facilities spanning the length and breadth of the country we’re committed to combining the best skills, expertise and technologies from the UK and the United States to boost capacity, sustain jobs and deliver economic benefits in both countries.”

Digital and Tech

Antony Walker, Deputy CEO, techUK:

“Today, the government has outlined welcome measures to boost confidence for the UK tech sector and the wider economy.

“techUK has long called for the Industrial Strategy to focus on strengthening the conditions for growth of the UK tech sector and accelerating the adoption of new technologies across the economy and public services.

“In an era of rapid technological change, the government must now work in true partnership with business to bolster investment and digital adoption across the whole of the UK economy and secure the country’s competitive advantage in key markets, including semiconductors and AI. techUK, and our members, stand ready to support this government to do so.”

Allison Kirkby, Chief Executive, BT Group:

“Long-term plans which have positive impact pay.

“BT has invested over £24bn in the UK so far this decade and will invest a further £20bn before it’s done, to upgrade the country’s digital infrastructure.

“That’s why we welcome the Government’s Industrial Strategy for the decade ahead.

“And it’s great to see it give telecoms prominence: at the centre of a high-growth sector as well as a lever for growth in the wider economy.

“We look forward to working more with Government on steps they can take to unlock further growth, and make sure the UK’s record-breaking fibre success story is followed fast by an acceleration in 5G too.”

Emily Turner, UK CEO, HSBC Innovation Banking:

“I welcome today’s Industrial Strategy, which sets out positive steps to back the UK’s growth driving sectors, particularly Digital and Technologies. This ten-year strategy will help position the UK as an open and attractive destination for talent and investment, at a time when global competition is particularly acute.  ”We look forward to working closely with our clients and the government to ensure the effective implementation of the sector plans to help realise the full ambition of the UK’s industrial strategy, while ensuring that it remains flexible to keep pace with technological developments.”

Darren Hardman, CEO, Microsoft UK:

“This is a really progressive plan from the Government. Cutting red tape, reducing energy costs, accelerating the delivery of new projects and ensuring the UK has a highly skilled workforce to take advantage of the AI economy. These are all critical factors in encouraging investment from businesses here in the UK and around the world.”

Vishal Marria, Founder and CEO, Quantexa:

“This Industrial Strategy is a key moment for the UK’s growth economy. By addressing structural headwinds like energy costs and grid access, the government is unlocking the potential of British industry. As a UK-founded data and AI company, we welcome the vision to make Britain the best place to build, scale, and invest. Lowering business electricity costs, accelerating clean energy, and prioritising digital skills are vital for sectors like technology, financial services, defence, and advanced manufacturing – all of which will rely on AI and trusted data to compete and lead. This strategy is the bold signal of confidence UK industry has been waiting for.”

Financial Services

Hannah Gurga, Director General, ABI:

“Today’s Industrial Strategy delivers a clear long-term growth vision, commitment to genuine partnership with business and the regulatory certainty firms need to thrive. We’re pleased that financial services has been recognised as a key growth sector and look forward to working with government on the detailed sector plan.

“The expansion of the British Business Bank’s capacity and its new £6.6 billion growth-capital commitment will unlock vital funding to support smaller UK businesses and drive growth.”

Miles Celic OBE, Chief Executive Officer, TheCityUK:

“The ambitions of today’s Industrial Strategy are laudable, highlighting the priorities for national growth.  Financial and related professional services are crucial to its success, from unlocking private capital for innovative businesses to increasing investible opportunities across the regions and nations.

“We believe that supporting growth across whole country is particularly important and we are pleased to see the establishment of the Strategic Investment Opportunities Unit within the Office for Investment. This is the first critical step in the proposal we’ve been pushing to attract investors and capital.

“Transforming both the planning and public procurement processes, making it easier for businesses to bring in global talent whilst addressing the skills shortfall here in the UK, and strengthening global market partnerships are vital for future proofing the economy and are steps where our industry has long called for action.

“The detailed delivery plans for each of the eight sectors of the Industrial Strategy will be critical to realising its ambition. We look forward to seeing these. The vital issue now is delivery. We are committed to working closely with government and the regulators on the successful execution of these ambitions.”

James Alexander, CEO, UKSIF:

“We welcome the overarching ambition of the Industrial Strategy, which feels like a generational shift in thinking. This rightly recognises that government and investors need to work in partnership through a shared vision so we can make the UK the ‘sustainable finance capital of the world’.”

Life Sciences

Richard Torbett, Chief Executive, ABPI:

“This strategy sets out a clear vision for how to grow the UK economy and is rightly focused on many of the key inputs the country needs to get right to create the conditions for success. The task now must be to move quickly from planning to delivery, rapidly boosting UK attractiveness for investment and returning the country to international competitiveness.   “For UK life sciences, a successful strategy means ensuring the UK is not only a cutting-edge place to research and develop the medicine of the future, but also a country which seeks to embrace and use the life-changing innovations we are developing. This will be the key litmus test for success in the upcoming life science sector plan and the NHS 10-year plan, where we hope to see more detail.”

Steve Bates OBE, CEO, UK BioIndustry Association (BIA):

“The Industrial Strategy has prioritised the life sciences sector because it will disproportionately drive economic growth over the next decade and help deliver an NHS fit for the future.

“SMEs are the lifeblood of this innovative industry and a strength of the UK ecosystem, securing £3.7 billion investment last year, much of it from overseas. We are on the verge of creating a new generation of globally-impactful companies, so it is a smart move by Government to establish a dedicated support service to help 10–20 high-potential UK life science companies scale, attract investment, and remain headquartered in the UK.

“The £4 billion British Business Bank Industrial Strategy Growth Capital initiative will bring new agility to support fledgling companies and cutting-edge technologies as part of the pro-innovation Industrial Strategy. We look forward to working closely with the Bank as they establish this programme for our sector.

“These, alongside improved health data resources for innovators, faster clinical trials, more streamlined and joined-up medicines regulation and access pathways, and investments in medicines manufacturing, mean this Industrial Strategy and the upcoming Life Sciences Sector Plan deliver across the breadth of BIA’s priorities on behalf of our members. These plans are just the beginning, however, as we will now get down to the serious work of delivering these commitments in partnership with the Government.”

Professor Andrew Morris CBE FRSE PMedSci, President, Academy of Medical Sciences:

“Today’s Industrial Strategy represents a significant step forward for UK life sciences – placing the sector at the heart of our economic future and recognising health and wealth are inseparable. This bold vision acknowledges what the Academy of Medical Sciences has long argued: that our world-leading research institutions, the NHS and our exceptional scientific talent can drive national and regional renewal in ways no other sector can match.

“We are particularly encouraged by the Government’s ambitious goal to make the UK the leading life sciences economy in Europe by 2030, and the third most important globally by 2035. This scale of ambition, combined with over £2bn of committed funding, demonstrates the recognition that life sciences uniquely delivers both economic prosperity and improved health outcomes for all.

“The strategy’s focus on pillars for the life sciences – supporting world-class R&D, making the UK an outstanding place to start and grow life sciences businesses, and driving health innovation through NHS reform – provides the framework needed to unlock the sector’s full potential. We welcome the commitment to continue investing in discovery research alongside applied sciences, ensuring we maintain curiosity-driven research that underpins future breakthroughs.

“Alignment with the forthcoming NHS 10-Year Health Plan offers unprecedented opportunity to ensure that cutting-edge innovations deliver rapid benefits for patients whilst driving economic growth. We look forward to the detailed life sciences sector plan that will translate these ambitions into action, and will continue working with Government to deliver this vision where scientific excellence drives both patient benefit and national prosperity as the UK achieves its full potential as a global leader in life sciences.”

Professional and Business Services

Malcolm Gomersall, CEO, Grant Thornton UK:

“The publication of the Industrial Strategy is a welcome step forward in setting out a clear, long-term path for growth in the sectors that are powering our economy.

“The strategy and the Professional and Business Services plan reflect our own investment priorities for the future, such as increased tech and AI adoption, fostering a highly skilled workforce in areas such as cyber security, digital and net zero transition and growing our specialist capabilities which support the expansion of our clients into international markets. I welcome the clear intention that the wider sector deliver this strategy in partnership with the Government through the Professional and Business Services Council.

“As an employer of over 5,500 people in one UK’s fastest growing and most resilient sectors, ourown journey and track record over recent years has been remarkable. To achieve our ambitious growth plans, we know that we need to continue investing in the future, which means ensuring our people have the right skills and tools for a new era of business.”

Jon Holt, Group Chief Executive and UK Senior Partner, KPMG:

“The UK is the second-largest exporter of professional and business services, making our industry central to this country’s economic strength. We are at the forefront of the AI revolution, we are major employers of diverse talent and we support businesses of all sizes across the country. As a global success story it’s only right that we’re recognised as a high growth sector.

“This industrial strategy makes bold choices and sets clear priorities. Its impact will come from a genuine partnership between Government and business, working together on wins to really unlock the growth, profitability and investment that will shape the UK’s future.”

Rachel Taylor, Government and Health Industries Leader, PwC:

“An industrial strategy without business is just a wish list. The UK Government’s new strategy sets a welcome direction – and business stands ready to turn ambition into action.

“Skills are the new growth currency. The Strategy sets out a bold plan to close the UK’s skills gap, and this will make important steps in addressing business leaders’ concerns that we are losing top talent to other countries. We must work together – government, business and our world-class education institutions – to build the workforce of the future and keep that talent here.

“Business is ready to lean in. With the right framework, we can unlock investment, drive innovation and deliver the growth and opportunity this strategy sets out to achieve.”

The press release issued by the Department for Business and Trade on 23 June 2025.

Joint statement from business groups in support of the Industrial Strategy.

“The Industrial Strategy launched today marks a significant step forward and a valuable opportunity for the business community to rally behind a new vision for the UK—boosting confidence, sentiment, and enthusiasm for investment.

“From start-ups and small businesses to large corporates, businesses need a more attractive, stable environment that enables faster, easier, and more certain investment decisions.

“We welcome the government’s engagement with businesses across the UK. Much of what we’ve shared has been heard and reflected in this strategy. While there’s more to do, we are ready to support the next steps.

“We encourage businesses nationwide to get behind this strategy and champion the UK as the best place to live, work, invest, and do business.”

Joint statement from business groups on behalf of:

Shevaun Haviland, Director General, British Chambers of Commerce

Rain Newton-Smith, Director General, Confederation of British Industry

Aaron Asadi, Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise Nation

Tina McKenzie, Policy and Advocacy Chair, Federation of Small Businesses

Stephen Phipson, Chief Executive Officer, Make UK

Michelle Ovens, Founder, Small Business Britain

Dom Hallas, Executive Director, Startup Coalition

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

Postmasters who suffered financial shortfalls due to the Capture software today have certainty about the structure, scope and eligibility criteria for redress.

• Over £1bn paid out in financial redress to thousands of postmasters across the UK affected by the Horizon IT Scandal as part of our Plan for Change
• Details of the Capture Redress Scheme announced today, marking ongoing commitment to right past wrongs for those affected.
• Scheme to provide fair redress and a common sense approach, with claims reviewed by independent panel.

Postmasters who suffered financial shortfalls due to the Capture software today have certainty about the structure, scope and eligibility criteria for redress.

Capture was a faulty computer system used by postmasters in the 1990s, before the Horizon scandal.

In a move to right the wrongs of the past, the government has set out the details for the Capture Redress Scheme, designed to provide fair compensation for those who suffered financial shortfalls due to the Capture software between 1992 and 2000.

This follows the government’s acceptance of findings from the independent investigation by Kroll Associates, which concluded there was a reasonable likelihood that Capture created financial shortfalls for postmasters.

The scheme is expected to open for applications in Autumn 2025, with an initial phased rollout for 150 claimants to ensure the process is fair, proportionate and accessible before wider implementation.

This announcement follows on the footsteps of the government confirming that £1 billion has paid out in compensation to over 7,300 postmasters affected by the Horizon IT Scandal, and the opening of the Horizon Shortfalls Scheme Appeals process for all eligible postmasters in May.

Post Office Minister Gareth Thomas said:

“We are committed to delivering fair and swift redress for all postmasters affected by Post Office software failures as part of our Plan for Change. Today’s announcement represents another important step in righting the wrongs of the past and rebuilding trust in the Post Office.”

A fair and accessible approach

The Capture Redress Scheme has been specifically designed to address the unique challenges of cases dating back over two decades, where documentation may be limited. The Government will set out funding to cover postmasters’ legal costs in the coming weeks.

The scheme features:

• A straightforward two-stage process: an initial eligibility review followed by an independent panel assessment
• Prompt preliminary payments for eligible claimants, ensuring early acknowledgement of loss
• A holistic assessment approach that considers both financial losses and wider personal impact
• A guided scoring and banding model for consistency in awards while maintaining flexibility

Who can apply

Postmasters are eligible to apply if they:

• Were a postmaster between 1992 and 2000
• Used the Capture system in their branch
• Suffered a financial shortfall as a result of a Capture software error

Applications from relatives of deceased postmasters or those needing additional support will also be accepted.

Independent assessment

All eligible claims will be reviewed by an independent panel of experts operating entirely separately from government. The panel will:

• Take a holistic view of each claim, avoiding drawn out legal processes and providing fair redress even where evidence is low.
• Use a balance of probabilities standard of proof
• Recommend appropriate payment levels
• Provide claimants the right to appeal in certain circumstances

Notes to editors

1. The Capture system was used in Post Office branches between 1992 and 2000, predating the better-known Horizon system.
2. Those with criminal convictions related to Capture should pursue their cases through the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) or its Scottish equivalent.
3. Further details on applying to the Capture Redress Scheme will be published in the coming months.

The press release issued by the Department for Business and Trade on 9 June 2025.

More than £1 billion has been paid out to over 7,300 postmasters affected by the Horizon IT scandal – one of the biggest miscarriages of justice of our time.

• Today’s data reveals over £1bn has been paid out in financial redress to thousands of postmasters across the UK
• This includes £245m in the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme launched last summer
• Redress for victims of Horizon scandal has more than quadrupled under this government – delivering on a key manifesto commitment

More than £1 billion has been paid out to over 7,300 postmasters affected by the Horizon IT scandal – one of the biggest miscarriages of justice of our time.

This figure is a total across the Horizon-related redress schemes, with data published by the government today (Monday 9 June).

This milestone marks the Government’s ongoing commitment to deliver redress and justice to postmasters as swiftly as possible. Whilst Government cannot fully put right what postmasters have been through, what is being delivered is increased redress and ensuring the compensation process work better than it has done previously.

Post Office Minister Gareth Thomas said:

Since entering government, it has been our priority to speed up the delivery of compensation to victims of the Horizon Scandal and today’s milestone shows how much progress has been made.

We are settling cases every day and getting compensation out more quickly for the most complex cases, but the job isn’t done until every postmaster has received fair and just redress.

Since entering government, redress paid out to victims of the Horizon Scandal has more than quadrupled to £1,039 million, delivering on a key manifesto promise to ensure justice and compensation are delivered swiftly for those sub-postmasters shamefully affected by the Horizon IT scandal.

Ministers continue to review each scheme to ensure the process is as smooth as it can be, and welcome feedback and scrutiny from postmasters, campaigners and Parliament and recognise the tireless campaigning in this area over many years. Reforms to increase the roll out of redress has included the following steps.

Since July 2024, the government has also launched the Horizon Convictions Redress scheme – providing redress to postmasters who had their convictions overturned by the Post Office Offences Act (and the equivalent legislation in Scotland) and also launched the Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals process.

In March, Ministers made a commitment that claims for redress under the Post Office’s Overturned Convictions scheme would be transferred into the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the Post Office would cease to be involved in the administration of redress for overturned convictions. This is something that postmasters, campaigners and Parliamentarians have called for. As of 3 June, these cases have all been transferred and all future redress for these claimants will be managed by DBT.

Other milestones include:

• Launching the Post Office Process Review (PPR) helping to provide redress to postmasters who suffered financial losses caused by products, processes or policies that were designed or delivered incorrectly.
• Beginning Horizon Shortfall Scheme fixed-sum payments of £75,000 for those who don’t want to go through the full assessment process.
• Announcing the upcoming publication of a Green Paper which will give the public the chance to have their view on the future of Post Office.
• Committing to develop an effective and fair redress process for those affected by the Capture IT system.

The press release issued by the Department for Business and Trade on 6 June 2025.

Summary of a joint statement following the second meeting of the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement Joint Committee on 3 June 2025.

Alongside the OECD 2025 Ministerial Council Meeting held in Paris, Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Honourable Don Farrell and UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade, the Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP, met on 3 June 2025, for the second meeting of the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement Joint Committee.

The Ministers celebrated the strong trade and investment relationship between the UK and Australia.  Two-way trade between our economies reached AUD36bn or GBP23bn in 2024.

As of 2024, the stock of UK Foreign Direct Investment in Australia reached AUD156bn or GBP77bn, and Australian Foreign Direct Investment in the UK rose to AUD210bn or GBP104bn – an increase of 6.5% and 11.5% respectively on the previous year.

The strong uptake of the Agreement’s benefits is resulting in real savings for businesses, workers and consumers.

Since entry into force on 31 May 2023, AUD4.7 bn or GBP2.4bn worth of traded goods benefited from preferential tariff access, i.e. around 70% of goods traded between the UK and Australia made use of available preferences.

Between June 2023 and December 2024:

• AUD3.4bn or GBP1.8bn (65%) of eligible goods imports into Australia from the UK made use of an FTA tariff preference.

Had this trade occurred at standard Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff rates, up to an additional GBP89m or AUD172m in duties would have been collected.

• GBP662m or AUD1277m (77%) of eligible goods imports into the UK from Australia made use of FTA tariff preferences.

Had these occurred at standard Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff rates, up to an additional GBP139m or AUD269m in duties would have been paid.

The Ministers noted that free and inclusive 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.

Ministers also noted progress on recognition of professional qualifications in key sectors through the FTA’s Professional Services Working Group, and the ongoing work under the FTA’s Innovation Chapter to explore the potential for a ‘biobridge’ between our countries to expedite new and innovative medicines, diagnostics, and therapeutics to market.

The Ministers agreed to continue working together to strengthen the role that free trade plays in increasing prosperity and reinforcing resilience against economic turbulence and share the benefits of trade to all including through the World Trade Organization, OECD and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Note to editors:

Figures reported are from UK Official Statistics and Australian official sources.

Australian trade data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/economy/international-trade/international-trade-supplementary-information-calendar-year/2024

UK trade data sourced from the ONS publication of UK total trade: all countries seasonally adjusted October to December 2024 data.

Trade asymmetries exist between the UK and Australia official trade statistics, but this does not mean that either country is inaccurate in their estimation. Differences can be caused by a range of conceptual and measurement variations between the estimation practices of different countries.

Investment data is sourced from the Australia Bureau of Statistics https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/economy/international-trade/international-investment-position-australia-supplementary-statistics/2024

The underlying data for the imports into the UK preference utilisation figures were sourced from HM Revenue and Custom’s (HMRC) UK goods imports by tariff regime, April 2025 data. This data is provided on a country of origin basis.

The methodology used to calculate UK preference utilisation rates can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/preference-utilisation-of-uk-trade-in-goods-technical-annex/preference-utilisation-of-uk-trade-in-goods-official-statistics-technical-annex#methodology-note-for-preference-utilisation-of-uk-trade-in-goods

Estimated duty savings are based on exchanged country tariff schedules and preference utilisation data. For UK imports, these are all calculated using the Ad Valorem, Specific, or Compound tariffs applied at the CN8 level. Where appropriate, Ad Valorem Equivalent tariffs were used (source: MacMap). The Bank of England spot exchange rates (June 2023-December 2024) was used to convert from GBP to AUD.

Estimates of Australia’s preference utilisation and duty savings for the June 2023 to December 2024 period are drawn from Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade calculations using ABS trade data and DFAT tariff schedule data.

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Investment data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

UK-AUS total goods trade values may not equal the sum of UK goods imports and AUS goods imports due to rounding and methodological differences in calculating preference eligible imports.

The press release issued by the Department for Business and Trade on 5 June 2025.

The government has announced the launch of the revamped Office for Investment.

• Bolstered OfI redoubles UK efforts to secure investment to drive economic growth as part of Government’s Plan for Change.
• Since taking Office, Government has welcomed around £100bn in investment into the UK, with employment rising by almost 500,000 jobs.
• New office ensures investment pitch aligns with UK’s modern Industrial Strategy, targeting investors in high-growth and foundational sectors.
• Minister for Investment launches new Office with pitch to staff after PwC Survey rates UK as the 2nd best place in the world to invest.

The UK’s highest growth sectors are gearing up for an inward investment boost as a new, revamped Office for Investment will provide enhanced high-end investor relations, commercial support and tailored opportunities for those looking to invest in the UK.

Today [5 June], Minister for Investment Baroness Gustafsson CBE will launch the new Office for Investment which will be laser-focused on securing investment to drive economic growth, job creation and productivity across the UK, as part of the Government’s Plan for Change.

The enhanced Office for Investment will be aligned with the Government’s upcoming modern Industrial Strategy, prioritising growth-driving sectors ranging from defence to clean energies, as well as foundational sectors such as steel, critical minerals and logistics.

It will also actively pursue and manage major investment projects that support national growth missions and infrastructure strategies, helping to make the UK the best investment destination in the world.

Minister for Investment Baroness Gustafsson CBE said:

Securing investment is an integral part of this government’s Plan for Change, so I’m thrilled the Office for Investment will help drive even more investment into the UK, supporting job creation and boosting wages.

Aligning with our upcoming modern Industrial Strategy, the OfI will deliver long-term growth right across the UK by providing support and stability for investors, giving them the confidence to plan not just for the next year, but for the next 10 years and beyond.

By aligning investment resources under a single brand, the new Office for Investment will reduce confusion for investors and become increasingly proactive both at home and overseas in search of new potential investors for the UK.

This announcement follows last year’s record-breaking International Investment Summit where the UK attracted £63 billion of new investments creating 38,000 jobs across the country.

This builds on the latest PwC Global CEO Survey which rated the UK as the 2nd best place in the world to invest, after the USA.

CEO of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Karim Fatehi OBE said:

Setting a new course for the Investment Office has the potential to drive greater investment in London and the rest of the UK – creating jobs, building businesses and supporting economic growth. To remain relevant in a competitive market we must create the best conditions for international investors to succeed and prosper in the UK.

The UK is already the most open, stable and connected economy in the world. Securing trade deals with the United States, India and a new agreement with the European Union demonstrates the UK’s commitment to free and fair trade, and how this Government will support real change for the British people as part of the Plan for Change.

The UK continues to attract major investments across a range of sectors, including digital and technology, reinforcing its position as a global innovation hub.

These investments include:

• £24 billion investment pipeline between The Crown Estate and Lendlease, unlocking housing and science innovation hubs, with 26,000 new homes and 100,000 new jobs.
• £1 billion investment by logistics giant DP World to build two new shipping berths at the firm’s London Gateway port, creating more than 400 permanent jobs.
• Universal’s multi-billion-pound investment in a major new theme park and resort in Bedford which is estimated to bring a £50 billion boost for the economy and create around 28,000 jobs across the creative, hospitality and construction industries.
• £10 billion partnership with OCBC, Singapore’s second largest bank to facilitate investment from the Asia Pacific region into priority growth sectors including energy, infrastructure and real estate.
• £4 billion investment by the Malaysian group YTL in the UK over the next five years, which includes transforming the greater Bristol area and delivering over 30,000 jobs across the UK.
• £200 million investment from European defence company MBDA, creating 700 high-skilled jobs in Britain’s defence industry.
• £50m investment deal between JATCO, Nissan and the Government to build a new manufacturing site in Sunderland.
• £170 million investment by international manufacturer Knauf Insulation in a new facility in Shotton, North Wales, creating 140 new jobs.
• £300 million investment from Rolls-Royce in the expansion of their Goodwood facility to meet the growing demand for bespoke upgrades.
• £500 million by JLR in its Halewood facility to enable the production of electric vehicles, alongside existing combustion and hybrid models.
• US company Knighthead’s £3 billion regeneration project in East Birmingham, creating 8,400 new jobs annually, paving the way for a new 60,000-seater stadium alongside a sports campus of training facilities, a new academy, and community pitches.
• Heathrow Airport announcing a multibillion-pound investment programme to expand the airport, including new terminal buildings, aircraft stands, passenger infrastructure and work towards its third runway.
• $5 billion investment from Oracle to expand its cutting-edge cloud infrastructure in the UK – an initiative helping to position the UK at the forefront of the AI revolution.
• Vishay investing £250 million to establish the world’s first compound semiconductor facility.

Notes to editors:

• The Prime Minister also announced plans for an enhanced Office for Investment just before the International Investment Summit, building on the recommendations of the Harrington Review.

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.