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UK to lead global innovation in sustainable plastics in drive to net zero
New forms of packaging and plastic made from plants, wood chippings and food waste could be a step closer, thanks to new business and government investment.
New investment to drive forward next generation of net zero planes and cars
Government unveils £80 million investment to help develop the next generation of electric vehicles and new hybrid aircrafts.
- Government announces £80 million investment in next-generation electric cars and planes through Industrial Strategy
Derbyshire eco-furniture business heads to Beijing
Full Grown will be exhibiting some of its grown furniture at the Beijing Expo 2019
Derbyshire-based sustainable furniture company, Full Grown, will be exhibiting some of its grown furniture at the Beijing Expo 2019 until 26 July.
Plant-based milk the choice for almost 25% of Britons now
Sales surge of 70% for oat alternative in 2018 alongside falling demand for cow’s milk
New economic plan to boost innovation and maximise opportunities in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Locally-developed plan sets out how the area will take full advantage of its global assets and maximise the economic opportunities of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc
No-deal Brexit would plunge Britain into a recession, says OBR
Office for Budget Responsibility believes economy would shrink by 2% by end of 2020
A no-deal Brexit would plunge Britain into a recession that would shrink the economy by 2%, push unemployment above 5% and send house prices tumbling by around 10%, according to the government’s independent forecasting body.
Nuclear graduates come together to learn about industry opportunities
RWM shares information on GDF programme with specialists of the future
Cumbrian SME wins Sellafield contract
Sellafield Ltd has awarded a two-year contract for event management services to Keswick based CBA Events.
Under the new event management contract, CBA Events will support Sellafield Ltd to deliver a programme of employee engagement and stakeholder events at Sellafield, Warrington, and satellite offices and external venues in West Cumbria.
Women in Finance Charter continues to drive change at highest level
The Women in Finance Charter now covers over 800,000 people in the financial Services sector. The 21 new signatories bring the total to over 350 signed up firms
Over 350 financial services organisations have now signed up to the Women in Finance Charter, with today’s signatories bringing the total coverage of the Charter to over 800,000 people.
UK living standards hit by rising prices and weak wage growth
Resolution Foundation says households suffering worse than 1990s recession
Britain’s weak wage growth and rising prices have delivered a hit to living standards of a severity normally only seen during a deep recession, a leading thinktank has said.
UK and India leaders celebrate strong financial ties
Back-to-back events in London have brought together senior ministers and business representatives in a showcase of the UK-India economic and trade partnership.
Developing components for smart energy systems: apply for funding
Businesses can apply for a share of £3 million to develop important technology components that improve the efficiency of local energy systems.
Sixth Meeting of the U.S.-UK Trade and Investment Working Group
On July 10-11, the UK and United States held the sixth meeting of the U.S.-UK Trade and Investment Working Group in London.
On July 8, Secretary of State for International Trade Dr. Liam Fox MP and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer met in Washington, DC and discussed the ongoing work of the U.S.-UK Trade and Investment Working Group.
Launch of Smart Farm Pilot at EXPO in Paraguay
The British Embassy in Asuncion and the Department of International Trade organise the launch of a "Smart Farm" pilot, an initiative by the Agri-Epi Centre.
The event will take place next July 15 at 19:00 Hs., at the Annual Expo of Mariano Roque Alonso exhibit, the largest annual agribusiness fair.
Sellafield clean-up contract wins extension after string of success
A framework contract which helps deliver Sellafield’s decommissioning programme has been extended after 3 years of success.
The Decommissioning Delivery Partnership (DDP) was established in 2016 and involves 17 supply chain companies working with Sellafield Ltd across 3 lots.
Government fails freelancers as it presses for IR35 rules
The Government has published its Draft Finance Bill and it has some concerning proposals for freelancers and SMEs.
The Government has released its Draft Finance Bill, taking a step further in cementing changes proposed in this year’s Spring Statement.
City regulator fines balloon to £320m in six months
Financial services watchdog starts to mete out stiff penalties after years of much-criticised inactivity
The City regulator imposed more fines on companies in the first half of 2019 than in the previous three full years as it faced mounting pressure over failing to protect customers of the financial services industry.
Unite to investigate claims of collusion with construction blacklist
Allegations focus on union officials passing information to bosses about potential ‘troublemakers’
Extension puts RACE in pole position to lead robotics innovation
UKAEA will continue to be at the forefront of UK robotics after the Government announced a £3 million extension to its RACE research facility.
Welsh Secretary promotes international property investment opportunities in Wales
UK Government launches Welsh property investment portfolio worth over £1 billion at Old Bailey event
Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns promoted international property investment opportunities worth £1.19 billion across Wales at MIPIM’s UK launch event at the Old Bailey on Thursday 11 July.
Criminals to face fresh crackdown in fight against dirty money
The Economic Crime Plan draws together actions to overhaul the approach to tackling economic crime, with greater partnering between the government, law enforcement and the private sector.
Councils can investigate parents’ complaints without consent of minors
Lancashire County Council has agreed to apologise to a father after it told him it could not investigate his children’s services complaint without the consent of his son.
Public urged to stop buying fire-risk fridges and freezers
Which? calls for plastic-backed appliances to be taken off sale as tougher safety tests come in
A consumer group is urging Britons not to buy potentially flammable plastic-backed fridges and freezers as stringent tests that effectively ban new ones from being manufactured come into force.
UK firms accused of hiring female directors for symbolic value
Many FTSE 100 companies are failing to advance women’s boardroom careers, report says
Some of Britain’s biggest companies appear to be recruiting female directors for their symbolic value and then failing to advance their boardroom careers, a report has claimed.
