CBI chief calls for government to act urgently to clear worker shortages September 6, 2021 The chief of the Confederation of British Industry has urged the government to take drastic action to help clear severe worker shortages that have put the British economy in a vice. Tony Danker, director general at the CBI, urged the government to put HGV drivers on a list that exempts them from stricter post-Brexit immigration [...]
Spring Budget 2024: Hunt confirms fuel duty freeze in boost for UK motorists March 6, 2024 The government will spend £5bn on freezing fuel duty as part of the Spring Budget, in a major tax break for UK motorists
Civil servants hopeful on AI’s role as Jeremy Hunt goes on productivity drive March 4, 2024 The government is hopeful that AI can help turnaround the UK's stagnant productivity, which has flat-lined since 1997.
Net zero shift: Fintech’s urge government to offer discounted green loans to SMEs October 25, 2021 The government has been called on to offer discounted green loans to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) as they grapple with the net zero transition. A group of fintech’s led by finance marketplace Funding Options and lender Swishfund has spearheaded the call, as SMEs fall behind in the race to net zero – with [...]
The role of smart government in the UK’s post pandemic recovery August 4, 2021 Picture this: a country where 99% of public services are online, citizens vote via digital ID cards over the web, welfare and financial support are provided only to those who need it, with fraud dealt with swiftly, and transparency, trust and efficiency lie at the heart of government. This is a far cry from the [...]
Approval for £144m US takeover of UK’s largest microchip plant Nexperia March 1, 2024 The £144m takeover of the UK's largest microchip plant by a New York-listed group has been approved by the Government.
Carlsberg CEO: Russia has ‘stolen our business’ October 31, 2023 Carlsberg has cut all ties with its Russian business and refuses to enter a deal with Russia's government.
MPs warned about dangerous Pedicab drivers ahead of new licensing regime February 29, 2024 MPs were warned yesterday about allegedly dangerous pedicab drivers as the government looks to regulate the controversial mode of transport.
Labour will seek ‘improved’ post-Brexit trading terms with EU, Reeves says June 17, 2024 Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said that a new Labour government will seek to renegotiate aspects of Boris Johnson's Brexit deal.
Government invests 300k into indie music scheme generating £51m for UK economy November 18, 2021 Independent and major labels trade association British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announces its latest round of Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) funding, which will support 20 independent UK artists as they look to grow their international profile.