Ministers' Meetings

Met Energy UK

To discuss UK-EU energy coopeation including the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) and UK participation in North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC)

Met Climate Outreach

Introductory meeting to discuss climate public engagement

Met John Caudwell

Panel session on the Caudwell Strong Britain Report and Private art tour

Met Our Future Health

To be briefed on Our Future Health's work

Met Historic England

Meeting to get an update on live issues in the UK's heritage sector

Met Openreach

Introductory discussion covering gigabit rollout and investment landscape

Met Russell Group

To discuss universities and R&D.

Met Global Counsel

R&D ecosystem and policy

Met Schmidt Futures

Discussion around the Life Sciences sector and investment in Life Sciences.

Met GFANZ (Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero)

To discuss GFANZ work on voluntary carbon markets

Met British Veterinary Association (BVA)

Discussions surrounding the Veterinary Surgeons Act and minister wants to reform this act. Discussions around BVA's work and the Competition and Markets Authority's investigation.

Met The Crown Estate

Introductory chat to discuss the Minister's priorities including ramping up renewables and grid connections

Met Art Dealer's Association

To speak at their Art Business Conference

Met Digital Poverty Alliance

To discuss digital inclusion policy and digital poverty, including PSTN migration, access to data, public wifi, digital deprivation

Met Orsted

Introductory chat to discuss the Minister's priorities including ramping up renewables and grid connections

Met World Bank

To discuss international climate finance and investment

Met Fera Infrastructure, Allianz Capital, InfraRed Capital Partners, Igneo Infrastructure Partners, Corsair Capital, Macquari, CDPQ Global Investment, Canada Pension Plan Investments, Global Infrastructure Investor Association, Water UK, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, ART Investments, AG Investments Ltd, Farallon Capital, M&G Investment Management

Investor Roundtable to discuss water sector and longer term reforms

Met Water Sector Investor Roundtable

Roundtable with water sector investors to discuss the Government's top priorities.

Met Air Products

To discuss Air Products' hydrogen project and plans

Met National Union of Mineworkers

Discussed coal legacy issues including the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme

Met National Union of Mineworkers (NUM)

Discussed the coal legacy issues

Met Onshore Wind Taskforce

Taskforce to discuss ramping up onshore wind project delivery

Met National Gallery

To attend the opening of 'Van Gough: Poets and Lovers' and give a speech

Met Microsoft

To discuss collaboration between HMG and Microsoft on topics including AI opportunties and Digital Safety

Met Aldersgate

To discuss Aldersgate Group's work and the Net Zero Council

Met Abingworth

To deliver a speech at the Abingworth annual general meeting

Met Disability Rights UK, Inclusion London, Action on Disability, Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People, Choices and Rights, Inclusion Barnet, Disability North, Wecil, Alliance for Inclusive Education, Real, National Survivor User Network, British Deaf Association, Bromley Experts by Experience, Disability Positive, Pauls Place, Liberation, Oppression Squared, Disabled People Against Cuts, Cheshire Disabled People Against Cuts

Catch-up meeting to speak about the main challenges facing disabled people

Met Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero

Discussion of green and transition finance within the broader financial services sector

Met Amanda Damari

Meeting to discuss Emily Damari (a British National Hostage in Gaza), express sympathy and reiterate Government's support to hostages and their families.

Met Tata Group

Meeting to discuss Tata's presence in the UK and wider economic issues.

Met Nafsiyat and service users

To discuss suicide prevention

Met Tata Sons, the Prime Minister, the Chancellor,

To discuss Tata's transition plans at Port Talbot.

Met City of London Corporation, Deloitte, EY, Investment Association, KPMG, Law Society of Scotland, Law Society of England and Wales, UK Finance, UBS, City UK, Association of British Pharmaceuticals Industry, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, The Bar Council of England and Wales / Twenty Essex Chambers

Roundtable with financial and professional services sector to discuss an enhanced FTA with Switzerland

Met Energy Intensive Users Group roundtable: Make UK/UK Steel, British Glass, Mineral Products Association, EIUG - Energy Intensive Users Group, British Ceramic Confederation/Ceramics UK, Chemical Industries Association

Introductory meeting to discuss the UK business environment

Met Chemical Industries Association and British Coatings Federation

Introductory meeting to discuss the UK chemicals sector

Met Beth Rigby (Political Editor, Sky News)

To Discuss Parliamentary Business.

Met Reform (think tank)

Discussion on public service reform and procurement

Met Venture Path, Entrepreneurship, BBB, Beauhurst, Adobe, The Entrepreneurs, Network, Innovate UK, Startup Coalition,techUK, The Fund Incubator, Entrepreneurship Institute

Roundtable to discuss investment in high growth tech businesses and UK economic growth.

Met Roundtable with Global Infrastructure Investor Association and members

Roundtable to discuss investment in the UK water sector

Met David Goldstone

To discuss the OVFM

Met Tata

To discuss the new, improved Port Talbot deal for workers at Tata Steel.

Met Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert

Meeting to discuss consumers and welfare.

Met Bank of China

Meeting to discuss opportunities for collaboration and investment in the UK.

Met Port of Dover

Met with representatives whilst on an official visit to the Port to see EES preparations firsthand and understand the challenges and wider risks to border fluidity and potential impact on the southeast.

Met Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber

To discuss the economic importance of theatre in the UK.

Met CLdN

Discussion on company investment in UK, borders, environment, skills and seafarers welfare

Met Aviation Services UK

Introductory meeting and broad discussion on aviation regulations, decarbonisation, accessibility, skills and safety

Met Simons Muirhead Burton (SMB)

To discuss the death penalty in West Africa ahead of visit to the region and to understand the work of the Death Penalty Project.

Met Labour Africa Network

To discuss UK's new Africa approach.

Met The World Bank

Introductory meeting to exchange views on priorities for the World Bank Group.