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Gareth Davies
Permanent Secretary

This is an exciting time to join the Department for Business and Trade.

We have a clear mission – to grow the economy. Our role is to help businesses invest, grow and export to create jobs and opportunities right across the country. 

We do this in three ways:

  • Firstly we help to build a strong, competitive business environment, where consumers are protected and companies rewarded for treating their employees properly. 
  • Secondly we open up international markets and ensure resilient supply chains. This can be through Free Trade Agreements, trade facilitation and multilateral agreements. 
  • Thirdly we work in partnership with businesses every day, providing advance, finance and deal making support to those looking to start up, invest, export and grow. 

Our people are based across the UK and in over 100 countries around the world. We deliver through our 19 partner organisations including the Competition and Markets Authority, British Business Bank and the Trade Remedies Authority. We connect business and government, which is reflected in the skills and expertise of our people.

I look forward to hearing from you.

About Department of Business & Trade

We bring together business leaders and trade experts to make the UK a thriving business hub. Our network of 19 partner organizations, from the British Business Bank to the Pubs Code Adjudicator, supports businesses domestically and internationally. We connect businesses to government, attract investors, and unlock exports through trade deals.

Our UK-based staff empowers colleagues in over 100 countries. With offices in London, Darlington, and across the UK, we're here to help businesses succeed. 

Our DBT Values

Our company values are essentially the fundamental beliefs that guide our organisation's decision-making and overall approach to business. They serve as the bedrock of the company culture, shaping how our employees interact with each other, stakeholders, and the wider world. Here's a breakdown of what company values are and their significance.

Our work matters. It makes a difference to people's lives across the country. We combine excellence with pace to maximise the impact we have.

We actively partner with businesses across the UK and across the world. We are accessible and we help them navigate Government, using our strong relationships to get things done.

We have a distinctive perspective, informed by our work with business. We make a compelling case for what we want to do, and don't let obstacles get in the way.

We are one department, bringing together teams from across the UK and across the world. We ensure everyone is supported and can see how their work makes a difference.