Government confirms new taskforce to ramp up nuclear skills August 1, 2023 The government has announced a new taskforce geared towards boosting skilled workers in the defence and civil nuclear sectors.
Small Business Council formed to give SMEs a ‘voice’ in Government, Badenoch says February 1, 2024 The Government has announced the formation of a Small Business Council and a Help to Grow website update in an effort to help SMEs grow.
Keir Starmer is the right person to rebuild government’s vital relationship with business January 30, 2024 By focusing on “growth, growth, growth”, Keir Starmer will be able to mobilise the business community behind him to make his goal a reality.
Government hits back at reports HS2 first-class seats will be ditched January 28, 2024 The government has denied reports that officials working on the embattled High Speed 2 project are considering scrapping first class seats in a bid to solve passenger capacity issues.
Post Office told the government it would oppose appeals of Horizon scandal victims January 25, 2024 The Post Office told the Government it would oppose appeals of half of the convicted sub-postmasters, days before PM announced a new law to exonerate victims. It was revealed by the Financial Times that ministers were privately told by the Post Office that they believed that in 333 cases, non-Horizon evidence supported the convictions. The [...]
Central London Alliance calls for government to cut VAT for hospitality, tourism and leisure January 23, 2024 Central London Alliance (CLA) calls on the Government to address the UK’s lack of competitiveness on the global tourism market, beginning with a cut to VAT for the hospitality, tourism and leisure industries. Figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that visits to the UK increased 112 per cent year-on-year, generating £30 billion [...]
Government must send ‘clear signals’ to boost UK hydrogen investment October 12, 2023 The government must send "clear signals" that the UK is ready for business, or risk failing to meet its hydrogen ambitions.
Brokers warn government against guaranteeing one per cent deposit mortgages January 21, 2024 Brokers have warned that the government could push up house prices even further if it guarantees mortgages for first-time buyers with deposits of just one per cent.
Daunting task of improving public services is the real challenge for next government October 11, 2023 The SNP has faced the consequence of sheer incompetence with their resounding by-election defeat but dissatisfaction with public services is rife south of the border too, writes Paul Ormerod
UK government greenlights second stage of controversial Drax carbon capture project January 16, 2024 The decision letter, published this afternoon penned by the energy security and net zero minister Claire Coutinho, said that the government is satisfied the site can achieve 95 per cent capture efficiency and approved the site's zero rating.