The UK Department for Business and Trade has launched its Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy

17 January 2024

The UK Government has launched a new Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy which aims to safeguard UK supplies of critical goods such as medicines, minerals and semiconductors.

Cutting-edge research will be used to map the impacts of shocks on supply chains, such as those caused by the Covid pandemic and war in Ukraine and understand how the UK can secure necessary goods in future.

The Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy will enable the UK government to share vital information and guidance with businesses on the risks to key supply chains and the practical steps they can take to protect themselves from disruption, including regular updates on emerging supply chain risks, such as new export bans on critical everyday goods imposed by other countries.

Further information is available in this press release on GOV.UK.