The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP

The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP

• The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP was appointed Secretary of State for Business and Trade and President of the Board of Trade on 5 September 2025.
• He was previously Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology from 5 July 2024 to 5 September 2025.
• He was elected as the MP for Hove and Portslade in July 2024.

From Charity to Parliament

The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP journey is a powerful testament to overcoming challenges and using your experiences to make a real difference in the world. Peter career is anything but conventional. Having overcome severe dyslexia in his youth, he went on to earn a PhD and work as an aid worker in Eastern Europe, helping vulnerable children affected by war. His work with charities, including leading a youth unemployment charity, gave him a deep understanding of the challenges facing people and businesses. Elected to Parliament in 2015 to represent Hove, he has since served in a number of key shadow roles, including Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary and Shadow Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.

A New Focus on Business and Trade

In a recent cabinet reshuffle, Peter Kyle was appointed the new Secretary of State for Business and Trade, as well as the President of the Board of Trade. He takes over from Jonathan Reynolds and moves from his previous role as Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology. This promotion is a huge vote of confidence in his ability to tackle some of the most critical issues facing the UK economy today. Peter’s appointment is a thrilling new chapter, where he will be responsible for shaping the nation’s economic strategy, driving growth, and securing vital trade deals. With his unique background in community development and a proven track record of ministerial experience, he brings a fresh and dynamic perspective to this crucial role!

The Department for Business and Trade

The Department for Business and Trade brings business and trade together into a single department, creating a department with all the levers to unleash the power of British businesses, reform regulation to reduce burdens and unlock Brexit freedoms.

The department will bring together business expertise and world-class trade negotiators under the vision of making the UK the best place to start and grow a business – driving growth, increasing jobs, and raising wages and living standards. It will amplify engagement between business and government and strengthen our offer to international investors. The department will support investment, unlock exports, and open up new markets through trade deals, with joined-up offers of support to UK businesses operating both at home and abroad. The Department for Business and Trade brings together the business focused functions of the former Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Department for International Trade (DIT).

Core Responsibilities:

• Promoting Economic Growth: The DBT is the central government body responsible for leading the UK’s economic growth strategy. This includes collaborating with other departments and working directly with businesses to ensure decisions are made with the goal of overall economic benefit.
• Supporting Businesses: The department acts as a “front door” for businesses, providing a single point of contact for navigating government policy. It offers various forms of support, including grants and programs, to help companies of all sizes.
• International Trade and Investment: A key function of the DBT is to promote British businesses on the global stage and attract high-value investment into the UK. It achieves this by negotiating and securing free trade agreements, removing international trade barriers, and promoting exports.
• Regulation and Competition: The DBT is responsible for reforming regulations, promoting competitive markets, and ensuring consumer protection. It works to create a pro-enterprise regulatory system that helps businesses thrive while maintaining a fair and safe environment