Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

United Kingdom government cabinet minister

Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, (often known as the Business Secretary) is a cabinet position in the United Kingdom government. The office is responsible for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. The post has been held by Kemi Badenoch since February 2023.

United Kingdom
Secretary of State for
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Incumbent
Kemi Badenoch

since 7 February 2023
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
StyleThe Right Honourable
AppointerCharles III
Inaugural holderThe Earl of Shaftesbury (First Lord of Trade)
The Lord Mandelson (Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, and Skills)
Formation16 September 1672 (First Lord of Trade)
5 June 2009 (Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, and Skills)
WebsiteBusiness, Innovation and Skills

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