UK Government Regulatory Briefing 2025

Time & Location: Wednesday 21st May: 12.00 to 13.00, Stage 1

An update from Defra, DESNZ, DBT & HSE on topics related to chemicals regulation in GB. Panel members will discuss the latest developments and take questions from the audience.

How global is your business?

At £70 bn turnover in 2022, UK chemicals sector represents 1.2% of UK GDP, placing the UK just below the top 10 countries globally. Chemicals account for 15% of UK exports and 12% of imports, the second largest UK export sector.

The Department of Business & Trade (DBT) works closely with businesses in the sector, using our network of experts in the UK and across the globe to ensure that companies across the UK have access to the knowledge and skills they need to be a successful exporter. In the past few years, over 200 companies have reported winning additional exports totalling over £650m with DBT support

Talk to the UK Export Academy at CHEMUK

At this year’s ChemUK, DBT’s Export Academy Workshop will give you the opportunity to learn more about the export opportunities available to your business, and how to access support via our UK based International Trade Advisers, and colleagues in Embassies across over 100 countries.

Visit stand D60 to book a 1-2-1 appointment with one of our colleagues to start developing your international business strategy

UK Government Ministerial Address at CHEMUK 2024

Listen to the pre-recorded video address from Minister Mak, Minister for Industry and Economic Security at the Department for Business and Trade and Minister for the Investment Security Unit at the Cabinet Office.

Please check back from latest 2025 UK Gov speaker announcements.