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Department for Business and Trade

13 quarterly returns published on GOV.UK, covering quarters from 1 February 2023 to 31 March 2026; 4,531 recorded ministerial meetings read from the meetings files.

Returns, latest first

QuarterPublishedFiles
1 January 2026 to 31 March 20267 July 2026Travel · Meetings (434 rows read)
1 October 2025 to 31 December 20259 April 2026Travel · Meetings (396 rows read)
1 July 2025 to 30 September 202516 December 2025Travel · Meetings (273 rows read)
1 April 2025 to 30 June 202530 September 2025Travel · Meetings (415 rows read)
1 January 2025 to 31 March 20252 July 2025Travel · Meetings (388 rows read)
1 October 2024 to 31 December 202418 May 2025Travel · Meetings (363 rows read)
1 July 2024 to 30 September 20244 February 2025Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (162 rows read)
1 April 2024 to 30 June 202428 November 2024Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (262 rows read)
1 January 2024 to 31 March 202429 August 2024Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (372 rows read)
1 October 2023 to 31 December 202322 March 2024Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (375 rows read)
1 July 2023 to 30 September 20238 February 2024Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (470 rows read)
1 April 2023 to 30 June 202318 October 2023Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (401 rows read)
1 February 2023 to 31 March 202319 July 2023Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (220 rows read)

Most recorded counterparts

Counted by rows in the meetings files, with the counterpart cell exactly as the department wrote it. The same organisation written two ways is two lines here; nothing is merged by resemblance.

Counterpart, as recordedMeetingsFirstLatest
Nissan2627 March 202316 December 2026
Airbus2214 March 20239 December 2026
British Steel199 April 20244 December 2026
Post Office1923 February 202317 March 2026
Communication Workers Union1713 March 20242 December 2025
Federation of Small Businesses175 April 202323 February 2026
Mubadala179 February 20235 February 2026
HSBC152 May 20238 January 2026
Unite1419 July 202417 December 2026
Agratas139 May 20239 December 2026
British Chambers of Commerce138 June 20233 February 2026
Amazon1212 June 202327 February 2026
Stellantis1217 May 20233 March 2026
Toyota1224 February 20235 March 2026
Vodafone1227 February 202329 January 2026
Jaguar Land Rover107 July 200711 September 2025
Microsoft101 March 202311 March 2026
Retail Sector Council1021 March 202316 March 2026
Rolls Royce101 March 202321 November 2025
BP927 July 20233 February 2026

Recorded meetings, most recent 300

DateMinisterMetPurpose, as recordedFile
8 September 2027Nusrat GhaniLondon Stock Exchange Group Bucharest OfficeDiscussed UK-Romania business environmentCSV
10 July 2027Sarah JonesUnite / Special Melted ProductsMeeting with Unite reps at Special Melted Products to discuss the UK steel sector and working at SMP.CSV
27 May 2027Jonathan ReynoldsEP GroupTo discuss Royal MailCSV
18 December 2026Chris McDonaldHoriba MiraTo discuss Horiba Mira's operations in the UK.CSV
18 December 2026Chris McDonaldA&S ResourcesMeeting to discuss A&S Resources Ltd investment proposition in the Central African Republic.CSV
18 December 2026Chris McDonaldSpeciality Steel UKDiscussed the sales process for Speciality Steels UKCSV
17 December 2026Chris McDonaldUniteDiscussed HMG's agreement with Ineos Chemicals in Grangemouth.CSV
17 December 2026Chris McDonaldGMBDiscussed HMG's agreement with Ineos Chemicals in Grangemouth.CSV
16 December 2026Chris McDonaldNissanMeeting with Nissan to discuss their Sunderland plant and to celebrate the start of the new Leaf production.CSV
16 December 2026Chris McDonaldNissan & UniteMeeting with the Nissan Union reps to discuss the Nissan Sunderland plant and the new Leaf's production ceremony.CSV
15 December 2026Chris McDonaldUniteDiscussed Spirit AeroSystems / Boeing / Airbus transactionCSV
15 December 2026Chris McDonaldBacall KeenDiscussed investment opportunities in the UK steel industryCSV
15 December 2026Chris McDonaldMotability OperationsTo discuss Motability Operations' 'Buy British' announcementCSV
15 December 2026Chris McDonaldBritish Geological SurveyTo discuss work of British Geological Survey and DBT in the development of the Critical Minerals Strategy.CSV
12 December 2026Chris McDonaldChemicals roundtable: Chemical Industries Association, NEPIC, Trade Union Congress (TUC) Facilitators, SABIC, Sembcorp, Exolum, CF Fertilisers, Navigator, Huntsman Polyurethanes, Ineos Compounds, Lianhetech, Quorn Foods, PXTo discuss the challenges facing the chemicals sectorCSV
10 December 2026Chris McDonaldMade Smarter Commission: Siemens, Rakem Group, Accenture, Make UK, Airbus, ICW, Digital Catapult, Schneider Electric, High Value Manufacturing Catapult, Kellanova, Lloyds Bank,, Accenture, BAE Systems, JLR, Renishaw, Innovate UK, Made Smarter Adoption Programme ManagersDiscussed the future of the Made Smarter Adoption and Made Smarter Innovation Programmes.CSV
10 December 2026Chris McDonaldBarclaysBrushby at the Global Space Finance Summit to discuss financing for space projectsCSV
10 December 2026Chris McDonaldAutomotive Council meeting: JLR, Agratas, Leyland, Advanced Propulsion Centre, McLaren, Aston Martin, Manufacturing Technology Centre, Bentley, Nissan, BMW, Bosch, SMMT, Caterpillar, Stellantis, Cummins, Stellantis, Ford, Unite, HondaTo discuss the challenges in the UK automotive industryCSV
10 December 2026Chris McDonaldNew PotentialDiscussed British Steel ScunthorpeCSV
9 December 2026Chris McDonaldMOD Veterans Pilot Meeting: Missions Community, Renewable UK, Nuclear Industry Association, Forces Employment Charity, National Grid, Scottish Renewables, Energy UK, CCS Association, Solar Energy UK, ReedMeeting to launch MOD's Veterans Pilot and discussion of getting more veterans into clean energy jobs.CSV
9 December 2026Chris McDonaldAirbusDiscussed the completion of the Boeing/Airbus transaction involving Spirit AeroSystems and the impact on Belfast and Prestwick sites.CSV
9 December 2026Chris McDonaldBoeingDiscussed the completion of the Boeing/Airbus transaction involving Spirit AeroSystems and the impact on Belfast and Prestwick sites.CSV
9 December 2026Chris McDonaldAgratasDiscussed plans for Agratas factory in Somerset.CSV
9 December 2026Chris McDonaldIndustrial Communities AllianceDiscussed the Industrial Strategy and HMG's approach to stimulating regional growth.CSV
4 December 2026Chris McDonaldBritish SteelDiscussed British Steel's steel classification proposals.CSV
4 December 2026Chris McDonaldSembcorpMeeting to discuss Sembcorp's work in the UK and future plans.CSV
3 December 2026Chris McDonaldCeramics UKMeeting to discuss challenges facing UK ceramics companies.CSV
3 December 2026Chris McDonaldMcLarenTo discuss McClaren operations in the UK.CSV
3 December 2026Chris McDonaldAerospace Growth Partnership Board: Spirit Aerosystems, Airbus, Safran, Parker Meggitt, HVMC, ADS, GKN Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, ATI, Dowty, Unite the Union, Collins AerospaceTo discuss developments in the UK aerospace sector.CSV
2 December 2026Chris McDonaldVertical AerospaceMeeting to discuss Vertical Aerospace's Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft and its operations in the UK.CSV
1 December 2026Chris McDonaldCritical minerals roundtable at Resourcing Tomorrow conference: Resourcing Tomorrow BHP, Cobalt Institute & Critical Minerals AssociationRepresented HMG at a roundtable to discuss the circular economy for critical mineralsCSV
1 December 2026Chris McDonaldSafranDiscussed Safran's investments in the UK.CSV
1 December 2026Chris McDonaldCritical Minerals Association conference: Critical Minerals Association, Anglo American, Weardale Lithium, Northern Lithium, Less Common Metals, Innovation ZeroSpeech and Networking reception to launch the Critical Minerals Investment ProspectusCSV
29 November 2026Chris McDonaldImerys British LithiumVisit to Imerys British Lithium as part of Critical Minerals Strategy LaunchCSV
28 November 2026Chris McDonaldCornish LithiumVisit to Cornish Lithium as part of Critical Minerals Strategy LaunchCSV
27 November 2026Chris McDonaldCornish MetalsVisit to Cornish Metals as part of Critical Minerals Strategy LaunchCSV
27 November 2026Chris McDonaldBentleyMeeting to discuss key challenges facing the UK's small volume luxury carmakers and DBT's support for the segment of the industryCSV
26 November 2026Chris McDonaldPort of FalmouthVisit to Port Falmouth as part of Critical Minerals Strategy LaunchCSV
26 November 2026Chris McDonaldJaguar Land Rover (Automotive Council Co-Chair capacity)Discussed the automotive announcements at the Autumn BudgetCSV
26 November 2026Chris McDonaldStellantis UKDiscussed the automotive announcements at the Autumn BudgetCSV
25 November 2026Chris McDonaldRoundtable at Camborne School of Mines: Geothermal Engineering Ltd, Cornwall Resources, Critical Minerals Association, Cornwall Council, Cornish Lithium, Imerys, Cornish Tin, Tungsten West, Cornish Metals, Camborne School of MinesRoundtable at Camborne School of Mines to launch the Critical Minerals Strategy and gain insights on implementationCSV
21 November 2026Chris McDonaldHyProMagDiscussed the publication of the Critical Minerals StrategyCSV
21 November 2026Chris McDonaldLess Common MetalsDiscussed the publication of the Critical Minerals StrategyCSV
21 November 2026Chris McDonaldCritical Minerals AssociationDiscussed the publication of the Critical Minerals StrategyCSV
21 November 2026Chris McDonaldTungsten WestDiscussed the publication of the Critical Minerals StrategyCSV
21 November 2026Chris McDonaldLondon Metal ExchangeDiscussed the publication of the Critical Minerals StrategyCSV
20 November 2026Chris McDonaldA&S Resources LtdMeeting to discuss A&S Resources Ltd investment proposition in the Central African Republic.CSV
20 November 2026Chris McDonaldFordTo discuss the UK automotive sector and the Budget announcements relevant to the sectorCSV
19 November 2026Chris McDonaldGMBDiscussed the closure of ExxonMobil's ethylene plant in Mossmorran.CSV
19 November 2026Chris McDonaldAll-Parliamentary Party Motor Group roundtable: SMMT, Aston Martin, BMW Group, McLaren, Toyota, JLR, Stellantis, Honda, Johnson Matthey, Goodridge, Nissan, Bosch, Cummins, burnetts, Volkswagen Group UK Limited, Fortescue Zero Limited, Confederation of British Metalforming, Halfords AutoCentres LtdDiscussed the challenges facing the UK motor industryCSV
19 November 2026Chris McDonaldGlomarTo discuss the UK Critical Minerals StrategyCSV
18 November 2026Chris McDonaldExxonMobilDiscussed the closure of ExxonMobil's ethylene plant in Mossmorran.CSV
18 November 2026Chris McDonaldUniteDiscussed the closure of ExxonMobil's ethylene plant in Mossmorran.CSV
17 November 2026Chris McDonaldImerysTo discuss their lithium business in CornwallCSV
17 November 2026Chris McDonaldAlpekMeeting to discuss Alpek's operations in the UKCSV
17 November 2026Chris McDonaldConstruction Industry Council & Institute for Civil EngineersMeeting of the Joint APPG for Infrastructure and Excellence in the Built Environment to update MPs and trade associations on HMG plans for Infrastructure and Built EnvironmentCSV
13 November 2026Chris McDonaldSembcorpMeeting to discuss the chemicals sector as part of Wilton Chemicals Cluster visitCSV
13 November 2026Chris McDonaldWilton Chemicals Cluster roundtable: Alpek Polyester, CF Fertilisers, BOC Gases, Ensus, Huntsman, Industrial Net Zero Leadership Group, Lanzajet, Mura Technology, Navigator Terminals, NEPIC, Northern Endurance Partnership, Pioneer Group, px Group, SABIC, Sembcorp Energy UK, Venator, Wolviston GroupWilton Chemicals Cluster roundtable to discuss the chemicals sectorCSV
13 November 2026Chris McDonaldEnsusMeeting as part of Wilton Chemicals Cluster visit to discuss their operations in the UKCSV
13 November 2026Chris McDonaldDarlington Bio-Industrial ClusterTo speak at their launch event with national and local governmentCSV
12 November 2026Chris McDonald7 SteelMeeting to discuss 7 Steel's business operations in the UK.CSV
12 November 2026Chris McDonaldConstruction Leadership Council (CLC): Mace, AtkinsRéalis, National Federation of Builders, Health and Safety Executive, Federation of Master Builders, Electrical Contractors' Association, Institution of Civil Engineers, British Property Federation, Cast Consultancy, The Crown Estate, Civil Engineering Contractors Association, Home Builders Federation, Association for Consultancy and Engineering, AtkinsRéalis, Construction Products Association, Builders Merchants Federation Build UK, Lower Thames Crossing, Mixergy / Chair Green Construction Board, Home Builders Federation, National Home Improvement Council, National Association of, Construction Frameworks and the LGA Construction Committee, Construct Zero, Construction Industry Council, Berkeley Group, National Infrastructure & Service Transformation AuthorityRegular meeting of the Construction Leadership Council to discuss the UK construction industry.CSV
11 November 2026Chris McDonaldAudacity InvestmentsIntroductory meeting with Audacity Investments focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration to unlock pension fund investment in UK industrial and manufacturing sectors.CSV
11 November 2026Chris McDonaldTeslaMeeting with Tesla to discuss their issues with HMG policy and their business plans.CSV
10 November 2026Chris McDonaldSteel Roundtable with downsteam users: The Hadley Group, British Independent Reinforcement Association, International Steel Trade Association, Sebden Steel, National Association of Steel Service Centres, StemcorMeeting to discuss the concerns of UK steel importers and downstream users following the EU's announcement regarding its future trade defence measures.CSV
6 November 2026Chris McDonaldBritish SteelVisit to British Steel in Scunthorpe to meet the executive team and trade union representatives.CSV
5 November 2026Chris McDonaldEnergy Intensive Users Group roundtable: UK Steel, Energy Intensive Users Group, Mineral Products Association, Ceramics UK, BOC UK&I, Chemical Industries Association, Confederation of Paper Industries, Air Products, British GlassRoundtable to discuss the challenges for energy intensive industriesCSV
4 November 2026Chris McDonaldGreenpeaceDiscussed deep sea mining and the environmental impactCSV
4 November 2026Chris McDonaldIndustrial Development Advisory BoardIntroductory meeting with the chair of the Industrial Development Advisory Board to discuss their work.CSV
4 November 2026Chris McDonaldSteel CouncilMeeting of the Steel Council to discuss the publication of the upcoming Steel Strategy.CSV
30 October 2026Chris McDonaldBlastrMeeting to discuss Blastr's business plans for the UKCSV
29 October 2026Chris McDonaldJaguar Land Rover (Automotive Council Co-Chair capacity)Discussed the UK automotive sector and the role of the Automotive CouncilCSV
29 October 2026Chris McDonaldCommunity UnionJoined Community's annual conference to outline HMG's plans for steel sector.CSV
28 October 2026Chris McDonaldTata Steek UKDiscussed Tata Steel's operations in the UKCSV
22 October 2026Chris McDonaldWalsinMeeting to discuss Walsin's operations in the UKCSV
21 October 2026Chris McDonaldCumminsBrushby at the Regional Investment Summit to build on the relationship with Cummins and discuss investment opportunities in the UKCSV
21 October 2026Chris McDonaldPeak Cluster LtdBrushby at the Regional Investment Summit to build on the relationship with Peak Cluster and discuss investment opportunities in the UKCSV
21 October 2026Chris McDonaldBoeing & Spirit AerosystemsTo discuss Boeing investment in the UK and the prospective takeover of Spirit Aerosystems by Boeing and Airbus.CSV
20 October 2026Chris McDonaldTata Steel UK Union repsBrushby with reps to discuss Tata operations in the UK.CSV
16 October 2026Chris McDonaldSpeciality Steels UK (SSUK)Visit and meetings with SSUK senior management and unions to discuss future of company.CSV
13 October 2026Chris McDonaldLondon Metals Exchange Roundtable: Cornish Tin, Imerys/British Lithium, Green Lithium, Ionic Technologies, Pure Alchemi, Mkango, GSA EnvironmentalRoundtable to discuss lithium as part of London Metals Exchange weekCSV
13 October 2026Jason StockwoodKyndrylTo discuss the application of AI in delivering servicesCSV
9 October 2026Chris McDonaldBHPTo discuss BHP's operations in the UKCSV
3 April 2026Chris McDonaldGMB repsDiscussed growing UK supply chains and challenges for UK ceramics producersCSV
3 April 2026Chris McDonaldBritish SteelDiscussion operations at British SteelCSV
3 April 2026Chris McDonaldCommunityDiscussed the UK steel sector and the upcoming Steel StrategyCSV
3 April 2026Chris McDonaldAlpekTo discuss support options for AlpekCSV
31 March 2026Liz LloydIain WrightTo discuss the workings of the Professional and Business Services Council.CSV
31 March 2026Chris McDonaldTungsten WestTo discuss their business operations and UK investment plansCSV
30 March 2026Liz LloydMarco Amitrano, PWCTo discuss the workings of the Professional and Business Services Council.CSV
27 March 2026Peter KyleWTO DG Dr Ngozi Okonjo-IwealaDuring MC14, to discuss the ongoing conference and wider WTO reformCSV
26 March 2026Jason StockwoodIAGTo discuss the impact of the Middle East conflict on the aviation sector, Heathrow Airport expansion, and SAF useage timelinesCSV
26 March 2026Jason StockwoodOctopus EnergyTo discuss energy investment and the potential implicationsCSV
25 March 2026Chris McDonaldInstitute of Civil EngineersTo discuss UK infrastructure and challenges with infrastructure development in the UKCSV
25 March 2026Chris McDonaldValentine ClaysVisit to site and discussed challenges for UK ceramic productionCSV
25 March 2026Chris McDonaldCeramics industry roundtable: Valentine Clays, Ceramics UK, Portmeirion, Mantec, Churchill, Ibstock, Vulcan Refractories, James Kent, James M BrownRoundtable in Stoke-on-Trent to discuss the UK ceramics sector and challenges for UK producersCSV
25 March 2026Chris McDonaldIbstock ChestersonTo visit site and discuss challenges facing brickmaking in the UKCSV
25 March 2026Blair McDougallBabcock InternationalTo discuss exports, AUKUS/Land/AHI40 and marine autonomyCSV
25 March 2026Jason StockwoodSTRABAGTo discuss Strabag's UK investment plansCSV
25 March 2026Jason StockwoodCityFibreTo discuss CityFibre's UK investment plansCSV
25 March 2026Peter KyleBroadcast callTo discuss Middle East-related trade and resilienceCSV
24 March 2026Kate DeardenHillsborough Law NowTo discuss concerns about the Public Office (Accountability) Bill (‘Hillsborough Law’), including the alleged lack of protections for officials who speak up.CSV
24 March 2026Liz LloydXeroTo discus digital adoption in SMEs.CSV
24 March 2026Chris McDonaldQ-CTRLDiscussed possible investments in the UK.CSV
24 March 2026Blair McDougallSmall Business Britain, WorkSpa, Barclays, Amazaleb, TKA Finance Training, Xero, BT Business, Eagles Wings Consultancy, the British Business Bank, the British Chambers of Commerce, Anglia Ruskin University, Lloyds Banking Group, Trend Tonic, the King’s Trust, the Federation of Small Businesses, Purple Frog Systems and Bridal Reloved LincolnshireMaple review steering board meeting to discuss recommendations and potential areas for collaborationCSV
24 March 2026Blair McDougallUnite CMATo discuss operational implementation of USO reform and quality of serviceCSV
24 March 2026Blair McDougallPladisTo discuss the late payments responseCSV
24 March 2026Jason StockwoodAFORE PENSIONISSSTE, AFORE Profuturo, AFORE Banamex, AmaforeTo discuss strengthening engagement between AFOREs and the UK on investment opportunitiesCSV
24 March 2026Jason StockwoodCushonTo discuss Cushon’s views on accelerating pension investment into the UK economyCSV
24 March 2026Jason StockwoodX-energyTo discuss X-energy's investment plans and technology backgroundCSV
24 March 2026Peter KyleTrade Associations Call: ABHI; ADS; ALFED; British Chambers of Commerce; British Glass; British Retail Consortium; Ceramics UK; Confederation of British Industry; Confederation of Paper Industries; Chemical Business Association; Chemical Industries Association; Institute of Directors; Intensive Energy Users Group; International Steel Trade Association; Mineral Products Association; National Steel Association; Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders; UK Hospitality; UK SteelTo discuss Middle East-related trade and resilienceCSV
23 March 2026Chris BryantInternational Business and Diplomatic ExchangeTo discuss the UK's international strategy.CSV
23 March 2026Kate DeardenMischon de Reya LLPTo discuss concerns on unfair dismissal cap further following dinner with AnactaCSV
23 March 2026Jason StockwoodVodafone 3To discuss VodafoneThree's UK investment plansCSV
23 March 2026Jason StockwoodAmentumTo discuss Amentum’s move into commercial energy markets and its work to progress nuclear capabilityCSV
23 March 2026Jason StockwoodLockheed MartinTo discuss UK defence investment opportunitiesCSV
23 March 2026Peter KyleGMBTo discuss employment rights and economic conditionsCSV
20 March 2026Chris McDonaldDomestic Critical Minerals Trade Mission: Altilium; Ascension Earth Resources; DEScycle; Green Lithium; HyProMag; Ionic Technologies; Metalysis; Seloxium; Tees Valley Lithium; Vale Base Metals; Northern Lithium; Cornwall Resources; Imerys; Iconichem; Cornish Lithium; Geothermal Engineering; Harena Rare Earths; Cornish Tin; Tamar Minerals; Johnson Matthey; Glencore; Rio Tinto; Rothschild & Co; Techmet; BHP Bilton; Naya Fund; Bacchus Capital; Verdigris Strategic Capital; McQuarry; Peel Hunt; Arvo Lithium; Rovida Advisors; Code Investment Partners; Navara Metals; FIL; Critical Minerals Association; London Stock Exchange; The City UK; FaskenHMG hosted event with speech and panel discussions at domestic trade mission event for critical minerals companies and investorsCSV
20 March 2026Jason StockwoodDecodedTo discuss strengthening UK AI capability and the practical steps on adoption initiativesCSV
19 March 2026Chris BryantInternational Steel Trade Association, Confederation of British Metalforming, Hadley Group, British Stainless Steel Association, MPMA, British Constructional Steelwork Association, Rainham Steel, Barrett Steel, National Association of Steel Service Centres, Brown McFarlane, Steel & Alloy Gonvarri Industries, STEMCOR, Sebden Group, Meridian Steel, HY‑Ten, USP Steel, 7 SteelRoundtable to discuss the steel strategy.CSV
19 March 2026Chris McDonaldSteel Council: British Steel, 7 Steel, Liberty Steel, Marcegaglia Stainless Steel, Sheffield Forgemasters, Tata Steel UK, Specialty Steels UK, UK Steel, British Metals Recycling Associatio, Materials Processing Institute, Unite the Unio, Community, GMBDiscussed the Steel StrategyCSV
19 March 2026Chris McDonaldDownstream Users Group Roundtable: International Steel Trade Association, Confederation of British Metalforming, Hadley Group, British Stainless Steel Association, Metal Packagers Manufactures Association, British Constructional Steelwork Association, Rainham Steel, Barrett Steel, National Association of Steel Service Centres, Brown McFarlane, Steel & Alloy Gonvarri Industries, STEMCOR, Hy-Ten, Sebden Steel, Meridian SteelDiscussed the Steel Strategy and UK trade measuresCSV
19 March 2026Blair McDougallLost Chances GroupTo discuss the proposals announced in the Post Office Written Ministerial StatementCSV
19 March 2026Jason StockwoodDoncastersTo discuss Doncasters’ operating outlook in the UKCSV
19 March 2026Jason StockwoodCATLTo discuss CATL’s interests in the UK’s advanced manufacturing, clean energy landscape and future plansCSV
19 March 2026Jason StockwoodFlagship PioneeringTo discuss Flagship's ambition to set up a UK origination fund platform for life sciences scale-upsCSV
19 March 2026Peter KyleCWU, EP GroupTo discuss Royal Mail and the implementation of worker measuresCSV
18 March 2026Chris BryantVerbond van Nederlandse OndernemingenTo discuss the upcoming Made in Europe legislation.CSV
18 March 2026Chris BryantNetherlands British Chamber of Commerce, Heineken, Eurostar, KLMRoundtable to discuss the upcoming Made in Europe legislation.CSV
18 March 2026Kate DeardenRetail Sector Council: Primark, Boots UK, British Retail Consortium, BIRA, Association of Convenience Stores, USDAWTo discuss Employments Rights and High Streets Strategy.CSV
18 March 2026Chris McDonaldAirports Council InternationalDiscussed their experiences of the Passenger Terminal Expo and the UK and North American airport sectorsCSV
18 March 2026Chris McDonaldPolish Airports (PPL) and CPKDiscussed their experiences of the Passenger Terminal Expo and the UK and Polish airport sectorsCSV
18 March 2026Chris McDonaldEthiopian Airlines GroupDiscussed their experiences of the Passenger Terminal Expo and the UK and Ethiopian airport sectorsCSV
18 March 2026Chris McDonaldTata SteelVisit to launch the Steel StrategyCSV
18 March 2026Chris McDonaldUnite and CommunityDiscussed the Steel StrategyCSV
18 March 2026Blair McDougallBusiness Board Network, Berkshire Growth Hub, Buckinghamshire Growth Board, Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington, Cumberland Council, the East Midlands Combined County Authority, the Greater Essex Business Board, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Herefordshire Council, Hertfordshire Futures, the Hull and East Yorkshire Business Growth and Skills Hub, the Leicester and Leicestershire Business and Skills Partnership, the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, the Norfolk Business Board, the Solent Growth Partnership, the South Midlands Business Board, Suffolk County Council, the Swindon and Wiltshire Business and Growth Unit, the Tees Valley Combined Authority, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and the York and North Yorkshire Combined AuthorityRoundtable to discuss the Small Business Plan and gather insightsCSV
18 March 2026Peter KyleTata Steel UKTo discuss the UK steel strategy and steel trade measureCSV
18 March 2026Peter KyleFlagship PioneeringTo discuss investment environment in the UKCSV
17 March 2026Chris BryantAston MartinTo discuss exporting from the UK and shoot a comms video.CSV
17 March 2026Chris BryantBriefing with the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce and Indsutry MembersTo discuss UK-French relations.CSV
17 March 2026Chris BryantBanijay, Boudica Entertainment, British Film Institute, Caspian Films, CNC, Mediawan, PATHE, Shudder Films, Stigma Films, StudioCanal, Studio TF1, Trond Films, Western Edge Films, 27 ProductionsRoundtable to discuss UK-France co‑production and co‑financing opportunitiesCSV
17 March 2026Chris BryantDiageo, HSBC, JCB, Mott MacDonald, Renishaw, Revolut, Rolls‑Royce, SageRoundtable to discuss UK-France industrial cooperation.CSV
17 March 2026Kate DeardenHackney CouncilMeeting with Dame Meg Hillier MP and Hackney Council to discuss the premises licensing reviewCSV
17 March 2026Kate DeardenProspect, IWGBTo discuss concerns over the dismissal of individuals from Rockstar Games, for allegedly attempting to join a train union.CSV
17 March 2026Kate DeardenSmall Business Group Forum: Enterprise Nation, Small Business Britain, Answer Digital, James Lister & Sons Limited, Creative Nature, Institute for Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, ScaleUp Institute, Federation of Small Businesses, Family Business UK, Jomas Associates, Goldman SachsTo speak about the Employment Rights Act 2025 and moderate a discussion with SMEs about implementation readiness and support needed from the GovernmentCSV
17 March 2026Chris McDonaldHoneywellTo discuss Honeywell's UK operations and clean economic growthCSV
17 March 2026Chris McDonaldBritish SteelDiscussed operations at British SteelCSV
17 March 2026Blair McDougallGoldman Sachs, Jomas Associates, Family Business UK, the Federation of Small Businesses, the ScaleUp Institute, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Creative Nature, James Lister & Sons Limited, Answer Digital, Small Business Britain, Enterprise Nation, IPSE, 80 Days and Marylebone Design CollectifSmall Business Growth Forum roundtable to discuss Make Work Pay measures and the Small Business PlanCSV
17 March 2026Blair McDougallPost OfficeTo discuss POLs objectives and how to achieve themCSV
17 March 2026Blair McDougallSage, Intuit, Xero, the Federation of Small Businesses, Vertex, Basware, techUK, Sovos, First B2B, Comarch, Celaton and Causeway TechnologiesE-Invoicing Roundtable to discuss plicy co-design process, sharing of data and insights and development of e-invoicing support for SMEsCSV
17 March 2026Peter KyleNissanTo discuss challenges and opportunities in the automotive sector.CSV
17 March 2026Peter KyleCWUTo discuss Royal MailCSV
16 March 2026Kate DeardenRetail Sector CouncilMeeting with co-chair ahead of RSC session on 18 March to discuss agenda, potential improvements to ways of working with the Council and membership changesCSV
16 March 2026Chris McDonaldMeridian Steel, Pro Enviro ltd and International Steel Trade AssociationDiscussed the UK downstream steel sector and steel tradeCSV
16 March 2026Peter KyleBoard of TradeTo discuss how to support UK businesses to export and take advantage of the UK-India CETA once it comes into force.CSV
13 March 2026Chris McDonaldAlpek and NepicDiscussed Alpek's operations in the UK and challenges for their businessCSV
12 March 2026Chris McDonaldUK Battery industrialisation Centre (UKBIC)Visit to launch the UKBIC's new Flexible Pilot LineCSV
12 March 2026Chris McDonaldWarwick Manufacturing Group (WMG)Visit to discuss the work of WMG in the advanced manufacturing sectorCSV
12 March 2026Jason StockwoodHithiumTo discuss HiTHIUM’s operations and potential activity in the UKCSV
11 March 2026Chris BryantNFUTo discuss trade negotiations.CSV
11 March 2026Chris BryantUK Steel, British Steel Ltd, Tata Steel, 7 Steel, Marcegaglia, Sheffield Forgemasters, Specialty Steel, Speciality Steel UK Ltd, United Cast Bar, Special Melted Products Ltd, Metinvest, William Cook Holdings LtdRountable to discuss the UK's steel sector and steel strategy.CSV
11 March 2026Chris BryantNFUTo discuss trade negotiations.CSV
11 March 2026Kate DeardenBoars Head PubTo discuss issues facing the hospitality industry and rural businesses relating to increased operating costsCSV
11 March 2026Chris McDonaldZenzicGave speech on HMG work to promote connected and autonomous MobilityCSV
11 March 2026Chris McDonaldAutomotive Council: AESC, Agratas. Advanced Propulsion Centre, Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Bosch, Caterpillar, Cummins, Ford, Horiba Mira, Jaguar Land Rover, Leyland, McLaren, Manufacturing Technology Centre, High Value Manufacturing Catapult, Nissan, SMMT, Stellantis, Unite, ToyotaRegular meeting of the HMG-industry Automotive Council to discuss opportunities and challenges for the UK automotive sectorCSV
11 March 2026Blair McDougallPost OfficeTo discuss Green Paper responseCSV
11 March 2026Blair McDougallOfcomTo discuss the current state of Royal Mail, including Quality of Service and progress on implementing Ofcom’s Universal Service Obligation (USO) reformsCSV
11 March 2026Jason StockwoodMicrosoftTo discuss challenges associated with power supply at their Acton data centreCSV
11 March 2026Peter KyleAutomotive Council:To discuss challenges and opportunities in the automotive sector.CSV
10 March 2026Chris BryantInnovateXTo discuss the creative industries sector.CSV
10 March 2026Kate DeardenAntisemitism Policy TrustTo discuss actions to tackle antisemitism in the workplace following the cross-government Antisemitism Working Group (AWG), including the role of the Employment Rights Act.CSV
10 March 2026Kate DeardenRockstar GamesTo discuss the dismissal of individuals from Rockstar Games, for allegedly attempting to join a train union.CSV
10 March 2026Chris McDonaldProtosTo discuss the KVI procurement process and support for UK suppliersCSV
10 March 2026Chris McDonaldTheCityUKDiscussed TheCityUK's new Defence and Resilience GroupCSV
10 March 2026Chris McDonaldBlastrJoint meeting with Minister Stockwood to discuss potential Blastr investments in the UK.CSV
10 March 2026Jason StockwoodFuture ForumTo discuss Future Forum's operations in the UK and future plansCSV
10 March 2026Jason StockwoodJ.P. MorganTo discuss JPMorgan’s Security and Resiliency Initiative and how government could engage to support investment in strategically important sectorsCSV
10 March 2026Jason StockwoodHarbour EnergyTo discuss the Viking CCS project and its advatages for the region economically and for skills retentionCSV
10 March 2026Jason StockwoodBlastrTo discuss Blastr's UK investment ambitionsCSV
10 March 2026Peter KyleEntrepreneurs FirstTo discuss the UK's approach to growth and support for scale ups.CSV
9 March 2026Chris McDonaldVidrala and EncircTo discuss Vidrala's interest in UK operationsCSV
9 March 2026Jason StockwoodFlagship PioneeringTo discuss Flagship's ambition to set up a UK origination fund platform for life sciences scale-upsCSV
9 March 2026Peter KyleAutomotive industry leaders: Nissan, Toyota, BMW, Stellantis, JLR, Cummins, Bosch, SMMTTo discuss challenges and opportunities in the automotive sector.CSV
9 March 2026Peter KyleCPPIBTo discuss investment environment in the UKCSV
9 March 2026Peter KyleAxel SpringerTo discuss investment environment in the UKCSV
5 March 2026Liz LloydPWCTo discuss professional services' role in growth as well as tax and audit reform.CSV
5 March 2026Chris McDonaldIOM3To discuss strengthening the domestic engineering skills pipelineCSV
5 March 2026Chris McDonaldNissanTo discuss Nissan's operations in the UK and challenges for UK automotive producersCSV
5 March 2026Chris McDonaldBoeingDiscussed Boeing's investments and business plans in the UKCSV
5 March 2026Chris McDonaldZeroAviaDiscussed ZeroAvia's business ambitions and footprint in the UK.CSV
5 March 2026Chris McDonaldUniteTo discuss the UK construction sectors and challenges for its workforceCSV
5 March 2026Blair McDougallDavy Reeves Legal, Sharkeys, Experience UX, Whitefox Surveyors, Naked Deli, Robert Old, Canvas, All Fired Up, Bright School of English, Koi Sakhana, Westover Gallery, Paris Smith, Venezy, Goadsby, Head & Wheble, Howden, El Murrino, Alfa Menswear, Barclays, Schofields, Nettleship Sawyer, NatWest, Regus, Café Revival, Total Network, Sonny’s Speakeasy and Bright Blue DayRoundtable with local Bournemouth businesses to discuss the work the government is doing to support businessesCSV
5 March 2026Jason StockwoodTrip.comTo discuss Trip.com’s scale-up and expansion of its UK operations as a strategic European hubCSV
5 March 2026Jason StockwoodToyotaTo discuss challenges in the UK automotive manufacturing & commercial environmentCSV
5 March 2026Jason StockwoodGSK plcTo discuss the UK life sciences investment environmentCSV
5 March 2026Jason StockwoodSiemens plcTo discuss Siemens’ priorities in industrial software and AI, alongside UK innovation and investmentCSV
5 March 2026Jason StockwoodServiceNowTo discuss AI adoption & ServiceNow's public procurement ambitionsCSV
4 March 2026Blair McDougallEdge FoundationTo discuss support of SME apprenticeships and skillsCSV
4 March 2026Jason StockwoodHarworth GroupTo discuss Harworth's focus on flexible, market-led funding and delivery frameworks to support large-scale regional investmentCSV
4 March 2026Jason StockwoodAssociation of the British Pharmaceutical IndustryTo discuss the UK life sciences commerical environmentCSV
4 March 2026Jason StockwoodLoveholidaysTo discuss Love Holidays’ experience of the UK business and regulatory environment and considerations around future growth and listing decisionsCSV
4 March 2026Jason StockwoodPlayrix, Olayan, Proximie, Doctify, 32Co, Deliveroo, Lendable, Wayve, Schroders Capital, Tencent, Financial Times and FirstminuteTo discuss the UK’s environment for investment, entrepreneurship, and scaling innovative companiesCSV
4 March 2026Peter KyleYoung people and work roundtable: Sainsbury’s, Federation of Small Businesses, Haven, Severn Trent, Coach Core, PwC, McDonald’s, John Lewis, Greene King, BT, M&S, BAE SystemsTo discuss youth unemploymentCSV
4 March 2026Peter KyleVirgin AtlanticTo discuss challenges and opportunities in the aerospace sector.CSV
3 March 2026Chris BryantTechUKTo discuss exporting from the UK tech sector.CSV
3 March 2026Chris BryantMilton Court FarmVisit to discuss cattle farming, UK-US Trade Policy and shoot a comms video.CSV
3 March 2026Chris BryantCreative NatureTo discuss exporting as an SME.CSV
3 March 2026Kate DeardenElectrical Safety FirstMeeting ahead of consultation on The Product Regulation and Metrology Act secondary legislation, with a focus on online marketplaces and lithium-ion batteries/e-bikes.CSV
3 March 2026Liz LloydDeloitteTo discuss Deloitte's UK and global presence as well as the delivery of the PBS sector plan.CSV
3 March 2026Jason StockwoodBlackstone Board MeetingTo discuss Blackstone’s perspectives on the UK growth outlook and how government can support investment, particularly in housing, infrastructure and regulatory effectivenessCSV
3 March 2026Jason StockwoodPrologis UK, Bidwells, AstraZeneca UK, East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Freeport, Cambridge Enterprise, Connect Group (Connect Public Affairs), Medical Research Council (Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge), Bicycle TherapeuticsTo discuss attendee priorities and the wider investment environment, including how government can support long‑term growthCSV
3 March 2026Jason StockwoodTokamak Energy, Kraken, Graphcore, Infleqtion UK, Oriole, Clean Growth Fund, Elbow Beach, Barton Blakeley Technologies, Future Planet Capital, Tony Blair Institute, Meta, UK Private CapitalTo discuss the UK fusion industry’s priorities, particularly supply chain and investment needs, and how government can best support commercialisationCSV
3 March 2026Peter KyleStellantisTo discuss challenges and opportunities in the automotive sector.CSV
2 March 2026Kate DeardenLondon Fire BrigadeTo update on progress of PRAM Act secondary legislation following increase in lithium-ion battery fires and plans for future consultations to strengthen protections.CSV
2 March 2026Liz LloydSmart Data Roundtable - Startup Coalition, MoneyHub, Perse, Moverly, Open Transport, Mealia, VoltView, TrueLayer, DatabondsTo discuss the use of smart data by startups across industry.CSV
2 March 2026Blair McDougallAmazon UK, Sol Retail, Free Soul, ReBorn, SURI, Comfort Click, Big Potato Games, One Retail Group, Grace & Green and Elena EssexRoundtable discussion on regulation with small business that sell on AmazonCSV
2 March 2026Blair McDougallAmazon UKTo discuss business regulation issuesCSV
2 March 2026Blair McDougallNationwide, Innovate UK, The Gender Index, Barclays, Virgin Money, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, NatWest Group, the British Business Bank, the UK Business Angels Association, the Scottish Government, Tramshed Tech, Foundervine, UK Finance and the British Chambers of Commerce.To discuss government’s backing of women-led businesses and to hear insights from the Invest in Women TaskforceCSV
2 March 2026Jason StockwoodNationwide, Octopus (Octopus Ventures), British Business Bank, Aon, Scottish National Investment Bank, Development Bank of Wales, Women in Business Northern Ireland, UK Private Capital, Barclays, Aviva (Aviva Ventures), BGF, Visa, M&G, Morgan StanleyTo discuss the ongoing work of the Invest in Women Taskforce, exploring new sources of capital commitmentsCSV
2 March 2026Peter KyleBlackstoneTo discuss the UK's growth priorities, and investment plans in the UK.CSV
27 February 2026Chris Bryant7SteelTo discuss trade policy on steel.CSV
27 February 2026Jason StockwoodAmazonTo discuss Amazon's UK investment pipeline and the implications of the Employment Rights Act for their business, during a visit to their Bolton facilityCSV
27 February 2026Jason StockwoodAstraZenecaTo discuss the UK life sciences investment environment during a visit to their Macclesfield facilityCSV
26 February 2026Liz LloydIain WrightTo go through the agenda and Co-Chairing arrangements for the Professional and Business Services meeting.CSV
26 February 2026Liz LloydProfessional and Business Services CouncilTo attend the quarterly Professional and Business Services Council meeting.CSV
26 February 2026Chris McDonaldBritish SteelDiscussed operations at British Steel ScunthorpeCSV
26 February 2026Blair McDougallMastercard UKTo discuss mastercard innovation and how they support growth and the regulatory environmentCSV
26 February 2026Jason StockwoodAgratasTo discuss the progress of their Somerset gigafactory investmentCSV
26 February 2026Jason StockwoodLondon Stock ExchangeTo discuss LSEG’s views on strengthening the UK listings environment and how government can support capital allocation and market confidenceCSV
26 February 2026Jason StockwoodCGITo discuss CGI's investment ambitions across UK regions, and in strategic public procurementCSV
26 February 2026Jason StockwoodHumber Roundtable (PRAX)To discuss the future of the Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery siteCSV
26 February 2026Peter KyleDavid Clarinval, Belgian Deputy Prime MinisterTo discuss UK-Belgium tradeCSV
26 February 2026Peter KyleUCBTo discuss investment in the UKCSV
25 February 2026Kate DeardenJohn LewisIntroduction to discuss post-Christmas trading, outlook for retail for 2026 and barriers to growth to be incorporated into ongoing High Street Strategy discussions.CSV
25 February 2026Kate DeardenDeliverooTo discuss the upcoming consultation on employment status and Deliveroo's relationship with GMB.CSV
25 February 2026Chris McDonaldVictim of workplace abuse in construction sectorDiscussed racism in the UK construction sector and opportunities to challenge itCSV
25 February 2026Blair McDougallThe Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust, Metro Bank, Pennon, BAE Systems, Bellway, Pearson, Pantheon, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the National Cyber Security CentreRoundtable discussion with Chairs and Non-Executive Directors of FTSE350 companies on the topic of the voluntary Cyber Resilience PledgeCSV
25 February 2026Blair McDougallGoodman Corporate Finance, Female Founder Finance, the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers, UMi, UK Finance, the Federation of Small Businesses, the British Business Bank, First Enterprise, the Business Enterprise Fund, the CDFI Roadmap Taskforce, Responsible Finance and the Financial Conduct AuthorityRoundtable discussion on high-cost lending practices and the effects on small businessesCSV
25 February 2026Blair McDougallCDFI Roadmap Taskforce, Responsible Finance, Barclays, the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, BCRS Business Loans, the British Business Bank, Lloyds Banking Group, NatWest Group, Mastercardnot statedCSV
25 February 2026Jason StockwoodAirbusTo discuss Airbus’s priorities in the UK for investment and aerospace policy developmentsCSV
25 February 2026Jason StockwoodHG CapitalTo discuss Hg Capital’s views on UK market conditions, investment confidence and how government can support growth, listings and entrepreneurshipCSV
25 February 2026Jason StockwoodPrologisTo discuss ongoing investment projects in the UK in the housing sector and next stepsCSV
25 February 2026Peter KyleCommissioner Ribera, EU CommissionTo discuss UK-EU collaboration and competition cooperationCSV
25 February 2026Peter KyleAuto dinner: Toyota, JLR, Nissan, SMMT, ACEATo discuss UK-EU auto trade and 'Made in Europe'CSV
24 February 2026Chris BryantITVTo discuss legislation around the creative industries sector.CSV
24 February 2026Chris McDonaldRainham SteelDiscussed the UK steel industry and challenges for UK producers and usersCSV
24 February 2026Chris McDonaldJohnson MattheyDiscussed Johnson Matthey's operations in the UK and the UK critical minerals strategyCSV
24 February 2026Jason StockwoodThe Investment Assocation, Innovate Finance, St James's Place, BVCA, Barclays, The Rigby Group, EY, Zilch, Volution, NatWest and FTI ConsultingTo discuss supporting UK wealth creation and entrepreneurshipCSV
23 February 2026Chris BryantJoe and SephsVisit to discuss exporting as an SME and shoot a comms video.CSV
23 February 2026Kate DeardenHospitality Sector Council, UKHospitality, British Beer & Pub Association, Society of Independent Brewers, Amith and Turner PLC, Greene King, Revolution Bars Group, Turtle Bay, Caravan Restaurants and Flight Club Darts, Mowgli Street Food, Burger King, Nandos, Dishoom. Cóte, Lucky Saint, Culture QuarterTo discuss Council’s priorities for 2026 focusing on five ‘growth levers’: jobs and skills; tax burden; high streets; sustainability and productivity/innovationCSV
23 February 2026Kate DeardenAslef, Community, Communications Workers Union, GMB, National Union of Mineworkers, Unison, Unite, Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers, Trades Union Congress, ProspectTo discuss Trade Union Access following passage of the Employment Rights ActCSV
23 February 2026Chris McDonaldBritish SteelDiscussed operations at British Steel ScunthorpeCSV
23 February 2026Chris McDonaldChatham HouseDiscussed the UK Critical Minerals Strategy and HMG's support for the industryCSV
23 February 2026Jason StockwoodAmerican Pharmaceutical GroupTo discuss the UK life sciences investment environmentCSV
23 February 2026Peter KyleFederation of Small BusinessesTo discuss the business environment for small businessesCSV
23 February 2026Peter KyleFordTo discuss challenges and opportunities in the automotive sector.CSV
17 February 2026Chris McDonaldBAE SystemsTo visit BAE Systems site and discuss sustaining skills in UK maritime industryCSV
17 February 2026Chris McDonaldGMB and UniteDiscussed the UK maritime sector and work at BAE SystemsCSV
16 February 2026Chris BryantWWFTo discuss enviromental standards.CSV
16 February 2026Chris BryantCeramics UKTo discuss the impact of trade policy on the ceramics indsutry.CSV
16 February 2026Peter KyleCWU, EP GroupTo discuss Royal Mail and the implementation of worker measuresCSV
16 February 2026Peter KyleWayveTo discuss challenges and opportunities in the UK autonomous motors sector.CSV
12 February 2026Chris BryantYoutubeRoundtable lunch to discuss the music sector.CSV
12 February 2026Kate DeardenYork Social Enterprise Coalition (YSEC)To hear from local social enterprises who are meeting to discuss creating businesses that support better employment and good work as part of wider visit to York.CSV
12 February 2026Blair McDougallUberTo discuss the ways the regulatory environment can create the conditions for growth in the economyCSV
12 February 2026Jason StockwoodTritaxTo discuss Tritax's Manor Farm data centre investmentCSV
12 February 2026Jason StockwoodEcolabTo discuss their Llantrisant facility expansion plansCSV
12 February 2026Jason StockwoodSumitomoTo discuss Sumitomo Electric UK’s growth plans and market accessCSV
12 February 2026Peter KyleVattenfall ABTo discuss Vattenfall's UK business and energy issuesCSV
12 February 2026Peter KyleBjörn UlvaeusTo discuss ABBA's activity in the UK and AI copyright issuesCSV
12 February 2026Peter KyleWallenberg Investments ABTo discuss investment in the UK, and UK-Sweden cooperationCSV
11 February 2026Chris BryantMade in BurnelyTo discuss the benefits of exporting and the small business strategy.CSV
11 February 2026Chris BryantCaroline Hug (Politico)To discuss the UK's Trade Strategy.CSV
11 February 2026Kate DeardenRoundtable: GMB, Royal College of Nursing, Trades Union Congress, Unison, Unite, Care England, Care Provider Alliance, Homecare Association, National Care Association, NHS Employers, Voluntary Organisation of Disabilities Group, Dimensions, HC-One, Unique Senior Care, Confederation of British Industry, Property Services & Unicare, UNI Global Union, Trade union expert, European Works CouncilsTo discuss industrial relations in social care, explain changes in the law through the Employment Rights Act and seek to build good-faith relationships.CSV
11 February 2026Liz LloydSmart Data CouncilThe first Smart Data Council meeting of the year.CSV
11 February 2026Blair McDougallBuilding Societies AssociationTo discuss Access to Finance and reporting requirements and regulationsCSV
11 February 2026Blair McDougallFamily Business UKTo discuss Mid-Market Growth Council and their future plansCSV
11 February 2026Jason StockwoodThe City UK BreakfastAttended by TheCityUK, Santander, Sullivan & Cromwell, Barker McKenzie, Accenture, St James's Place, A&O Shearman, JP Morgan, Deloitte, Howden Group, PwC, PrimaryBid, KPMG, Rothschild&Co, Ninety One, Barclays, Invesco, Lockton, Hogan Lovells, Aviva, Societe Generale, and Rothesay LifeCSV
11 February 2026Peter KyleAP7, AP3, Handelsbanken, SEB, EQT, LPPI, PPF, NatWestTo discuss the UK and Swedish investment environment through UK-Sweden Business ForumCSV
11 February 2026Peter KyleCarl Bennet AB, Svenskt Näringsliv, Astra Zeneca, British Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Skanska, SaabTo discuss the UK-Sweden business relationshipCSV
10 February 2026Kate DeardenRoyal MailTo discuss Employment Rights Act, consultations on increasing trade union representation and future employment rights reform regarding worker status/self-employment in parcel delivery sector.CSV
10 February 2026Kate DeardenBoots UK & ROIIntroduction and update from Boots and to discuss engagement on High Streets Strategy, business-rates reform and Implementation of Employment Rights ActCSV
10 February 2026Kate DeardenUberTo discuss plans to consult on employment status reform and autonomous vehicles as a upcoming labour-market disruptionCSV
10 February 2026Blair McDougallLoungersTo discuss government approach to high streets, footfall and the High Streets StrategyCSV
10 February 2026Blair McDougallVenturePath, the Startup Coalition, UK Private Capital, The Entrepreneurs Network, the EIS Association, techUK, the UK Business Angels Association, Allica Bank, Sage and SiftedRoundtable to discuss government’s scale-up agendaCSV
10 February 2026Blair McDougallInstitute of DirectorsTo discuss the work that the IoD has done to promote responsible behaviour by company directorsCSV
10 February 2026Blair McDougallZoomTo discuss Zooms interest in their services being used to support SMEs in digital transformation and adoptionCSV
9 February 2026Kate DeardenCampaignerMeeting ahead of SI Debate on Draft Bereaved Partner's Paternity Leave RegulationsCSV
9 February 2026Liz LloydSamantha SeatonTo have an introductory meeting with the Co-chair of the Smart Data Council ahead of the Smart Data Council on 11 February.CSV
9 February 2026Peter KyleIS-8: Clean Energy roundtable: Carbon Clean; National Energy System Opporator; Nuclear Industry Association; Offshore Energies UK; Renewables UK; Rolls-Royce; Siemens Energy; SSETo discuss challenges and opportunities for the sectorCSV
9 February 2026Peter KyleGoogleTo discuss challenges and opportunities in AI development in the UKCSV
9 February 2026Peter KyleVodafone GroupTo discuss challenges and opportunities in the communications sectorCSV
9 February 2026Peter KyleCommunity Trade UnionTo discuss the UK steel sectorCSV
9 February 2026Peter KyleInvestor dinner: Ardian; Arm; BAE Systems; HSBC; KPMG; Mubadala; Rheinmetall; RothschildTo discuss the international environment for trade and investmentCSV
8 February 2026Jason StockwoodFuture Generation Reserve CapitalTo discuss UK-focused investment interestsCSV
8 February 2026Jason StockwoodBahrain Economic Development BoardTo discuss investment promotion and sector collaboration opportunities with the Bahrain Economic Development Board and the Office for InvestmentCSV
8 February 2026Jason StockwoodMumtalakatTo discuss Mumtalakat’s UK engagement and broader bilateral investment cooperationCSV
8 February 2026Jason StockwoodGulf Finance HouseTo discuss GFH’s UK presence and opportunities for collaboration on investmentCSV
8 February 2026Jason StockwoodOsool Asset ManagementTo discuss Osool Asset Management’s engagement with the UK and the broader investment environmentCSV
8 February 2026Jason StockwoodKanooTo discuss UK–Bahrain commercial links and Kanoo’s perspectives on the bilateral relationshipCSV

What this does not establish

A recorded meeting establishes that the department published a line saying the minister met the counterpart named, on the date given, for the purpose stated. It does not establish what was said, who asked for the meeting, or what followed. Gifts, hospitality and travel are linked above from the department’s own files and are not read into rows. The names are the department’s own strings and are not resolved to any person or company on this site by resemblance.

Source: Department for Business and Trade’s transparency publications on GOV.UK, each linked above. Open Government Licence v3. Back to all departments.