Simon Hart: Additional funding for Wales "highlights our determination to move forward together" in fight against coronavirus
Link: UK Government to provide up to £23m in extra funding to tackle coronavirus in Wales
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Nick de Bois has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as Chair of the VEAB for three years from 1 June 2020 to 31 May 2023.
Link: The Secretary of State has appointed Nick de Bois as Chair of the Visit England Advisory Board.
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A new London Transition Board will co-ordinate London’s response as it emerges from the lockdown and begins to reopen its economy while controlling the virus.
Link: Plans announced for London’s Covid-19 recovery
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VAT collected on donated personal protective equipment will be given to charities supporting the NHS and care workers, the government announced today (21 May 2020).
Link: Government to give VAT from donated PPE to healthcare charities
Source: Assent Information Services
Clean Growth Fund launched as a venture capital vehicle to accelerate early-stage green businesses.
Link: Government launches new £40 million Clean Growth Fund to supercharge green start-ups
Source: Assent Information Services
The government has introduced the Corporate Governance and Insolvency Bill in Parliament.
Link: Government introduces legislation to relieve burden on businesses and support economic recovery
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Innovative businesses and start-ups are set to benefit from a £40 million government investment to drive forward new technological advances.
Link: £40m boost for cutting-edge start-ups
Source: Assent Information Services
Scotland Secretary Alister Jack welcomes the move to save the Scottish strawberry
Link: UK Government and Prince of Wales urge workers to pick fruit and veg for Britain
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Innovate UK helps Scottish firm keep world-leading digital security tech in Britain
Link: Ionburst: safe and anonymous data in the cloud
Source: Assent Information Services
Government extends maximum loan size available through the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme from £50 million to £200 million.
Link: Larger businesses to benefit from loans of up to £200 million
Source: Assent Information Services
