Exclusive: Government turns to top fintechs to champion sector overseas March 18, 2022 A group of the UK’s top fintech firms will join a new government-backed body designed to help shape trade agreements and champion UK fintech internationally, as ministers look to leverage the sector as a force for trade.
Ukrainian government recruits UK ad giant WPP to craft economy rebuilding campaign June 22, 2022 WPP and the Ukrainian Government have announced a fresh partnership to attract investment into Ukraine and help rebuild its economy.
Gibraltar to integrate blockchain into government systems December 7, 2021 The government of Gibraltar has today announced plans to use blockchain technology to help with the delivery of public services.
Enough kids already: Nurseries oppose government plans to increase childcare numbers May 20, 2022 It has been reported that most nurseries and childcare providers in England oppose plans to increase child-to-staff ratios. Children and Families Minister Will Quince said last week the Government was consulting parents and childcare providers on plans to increase ratios, raising the number of two-year-olds one staff member can look after from four to five. [...]
Energy leaders urge governments and central banks for emergency assistance March 16, 2022 European energy leaders have called on governments and central banks to provide emergency assistance amid a commodities boom.
Humiliating setback for Priti Patel as government is forced to delay deportation flights to Rwanda May 19, 2022 The Government has been forced to delay its first deportation flights to Rwanda after campaigners lodged a legal campaign against the controversial policy. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said last weekend that 50 asylum seekers have already been told they are due to be flown to the East African nation within a fortnight, which would be [...]
Manufacturing sector to miss net zero targets without Government backing for new technologies June 20, 2022 A leading industry think tank has called on the Government to set up a new fund targeting emission reductions in the manufacturing sector/
Government considers extending life of EDF coal power plant March 14, 2022 The government is weighing up suspending the closure of a coal power plan overseen by EDF in West Burton.
Government announces annual auctions to boost renewable plans February 9, 2022 The government has announced it is ramping up auctions for its renewables scheme as it looks to roll out cheaper green energy to consumers.
Rail could cost £6bn per year without government reform May 17, 2022 Maintaining the railway sector without government reform could cost up to £6bn of taxpayers’ money a year, warned a report published today. An analysis by UK think tank Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) argued that without a complete makeover, the network will fall into a decline and underinvestment scenario that could force the government to [...]