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Chair, @liambyrnemp 💬 "I welcome this decision to block Ming Yang from the UK's energy system. Our economic security reviews have warned time and time again that over-reliance on China in strategic sectors leaves Britain exposed to coercion, disruption and unfair competition.
Chair of the Business and Trade Committee, Liam Byrne MP. Text that reads: "The Government has blocked plans for a Chinese wind turbine maker to build a factory in Scotland, citing national security concerns. Response from Committee Chair, Liam Byrne MP"

ALT Chair of the Business and Trade Committee, Liam Byrne MP. Text that reads: "The Government has blocked plans for a Chinese wind turbine maker to build a factory in Scotland, citing national security concerns. Response from Committee Chair, Liam Byrne MP"

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Watch live on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=VJcKBRxo…
Royal Mail answers questions on its performance - Business and Trade...

Royal Mail answers questions on its performance - Business and Trade...

The Business and Trade Committee questions witnesses on the perform...

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We'll be questioning @RoyalMail’s new owner Daniel Křetínský about its performance as the UK’s universal postal operator. We'll also hear from @Ofcom and Communications Workers Union representatives following the announcement of changes to the USO. Tuesday 24 March, 2.30pm
Evidence session. Royal Mail. Business and Trade Committee. A photograph of a Royal Mail postbox.

ALT Evidence session. Royal Mail. Business and Trade Committee. A photograph of a Royal Mail postbox.

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A quote from the Committee Chair that reads: "There is one deeper risk we cannot ignore. The decision to walk away entirely from blast furnace production leaves Britain exposed. Electric arc furnaces have a role to play but they are not yet a full substitute for primary steelmaking. Yet under current plans, the UK will become the only G7 country without that capability. At a moment when the world is becoming more unstable and when defence demand is rising, that is not just an industrial choice. It is a strategic gamble."

ALT A quote from the Committee Chair that reads: "There is one deeper risk we cannot ignore. The decision to walk away entirely from blast furnace production leaves Britain exposed. Electric arc furnaces have a role to play but they are not yet a full substitute for primary steelmaking. Yet under current plans, the UK will become the only G7 country without that capability. At a moment when the world is becoming more unstable and when defence demand is rising, that is not just an industrial choice. It is a strategic gamble."

A quote from the Committee Chair that reads: "To derisk this choice, fast, we need to hear from ministers what steps they’ll take with allies to guarantee primary steel supplies whenever the need arises. Steel is not just another sector. It is a foundation of sovereign capability. So this strategy is an important step forward. But we now need a clear plan for delivery."

ALT A quote from the Committee Chair that reads: "To derisk this choice, fast, we need to hear from ministers what steps they’ll take with allies to guarantee primary steel supplies whenever the need arises. Steel is not just another sector. It is a foundation of sovereign capability. So this strategy is an important step forward. But we now need a clear plan for delivery."

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Committee Chair, @liambyrnemp , responds to the Government’s much-delayed steel strategy 👇
Chair of the Business and Trade Committee, Liam Byrne MP. A quote from the Chair that reads: “I very much welcome the Government’s much-delayed steel strategy. It clears some of the tests we set. Trade defences are coming just in time, target markets are identified, and there is a plan to bring energy costs down."

ALT Chair of the Business and Trade Committee, Liam Byrne MP. A quote from the Chair that reads: “I very much welcome the Government’s much-delayed steel strategy. It clears some of the tests we set. Trade defences are coming just in time, target markets are identified, and there is a plan to bring energy costs down."

A quote from the Chair that reads: "But there are now some key issues in which ministers need to move faster, especially to drive down the cost of energy, and drive up the certainty of new orders. Energy cost relief should be accelerated. Procurement rules must be tightened so British steel gets a fair shot at British contracts. And we need an immediate, operational plan to secure scrap supply. Not another promise, but delivery."

ALT A quote from the Chair that reads: "But there are now some key issues in which ministers need to move faster, especially to drive down the cost of energy, and drive up the certainty of new orders. Energy cost relief should be accelerated. Procurement rules must be tightened so British steel gets a fair shot at British contracts. And we need an immediate, operational plan to secure scrap supply. Not another promise, but delivery."

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The Business and Trade Sub‑Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls has launched an inquiry looking into the production and supply of critical minerals, alongside assessing the likely impact of the proposals set out in the latest Government strategy ⬇️
New inquiry. Critical minerals. Business and Trade Committee. A picture of petalite.

ALT New inquiry. Critical minerals. Business and Trade Committee. A picture of petalite.

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Our latest report on the Post Office Horizon scandal is now out. “The victims of this scandal have shown extraordinary courage. The country owes them more than apologies — it owes them justice, accountability, and full and fair redress without further delay.” Chair, @liambyrnemp
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We've been investigating Royal Mail after widespread reports of late and missing letters. There are concerns that the essential letter service is being de-prioritised in favour of the more lucrative parcel service. Chair @liambyrnemp on the issue 👇
Liam Byrne MP, Chair of the Business and Trade Committee. A quote from the Chair that reads: “The data we’re publishing shows that Royal Mail is on track to miss the timetable for delivering 126 million First Class letters, and it looks like they’re going to miss their deadline for delivering about 93 million Second Class letters. 220 million letters are going to be delivered late. That is what Royal Mail is on track to fail to deliver this year.”

ALT Liam Byrne MP, Chair of the Business and Trade Committee. A quote from the Chair that reads: “The data we’re publishing shows that Royal Mail is on track to miss the timetable for delivering 126 million First Class letters, and it looks like they’re going to miss their deadline for delivering about 93 million Second Class letters. 220 million letters are going to be delivered late. That is what Royal Mail is on track to fail to deliver this year.”

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Today we will question @biztradegovuk Trade Minister @RhonddaBryant on a range of topics, including the Government's progress ofnthe proposed UK-EU “reset” and the future direction of Britain’s economic partnership with the United States. Live from 4pm 📺
Business and Trade Committee. UK trade with EU and US. Watch on Parliament Live. A picture of workers looking at a shipping container with a plane flying overhead

ALT Business and Trade Committee. UK trade with EU and US. Watch on Parliament Live. A picture of workers looking at a shipping container with a plane flying overhead

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Over the next week, Chinese legislators are expected to approve the country’s economic plan for the next five years. We're launching a major new inquiry into China and the UK economy.
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