The ‘Tech for Growth’ programme will enhance the role technology can play in expanding access to financial services in emerging markets, starting with Africa
Link: ‘Tech for Growth’ designed to increase financial services access
Source: Assent Information Services
Today (Friday 24 July) the UK and India held the 14th Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO).
Link: UK and India agree to deeper trading relationship
Source: Assent Information Services
UK Government guarantees the devolved administrations will receive a minimum of £3.7 billion in additional funding this year.
Link: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland receive additional coronavirus funding guarantee from UK Government
Source: Assent Information Services
Face coverings must be worn in additional enclosed public spaces from 24 July in England, as the government takes further steps to help curb the spread of the virus.
Link: Face coverings mandatory in shops, supermarkets, shopping centres and enclosed transport hubs from Friday
Source: Assent Information Services
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces £350 million is being made available to cut emissions in heavy industry and drive economic recovery from coronavirus.
Link: PM commits £350 million to fuel green recovery
Source: Assent Information Services
UKEF guarantee will boost Ford of Britain’s export activities, promote investment into reducing vehicle emissions and secure thousands of British jobs.
Link: Liz Truss announces £500 million loan guarantee to Ford
Source: Assent Information Services
Exports Minister outlines Bounce-Back plans for Northern Ireland’s tech sector in a series of measures as part of the economic recovery from coronavirus.
Link: Bounce-Back plans for Northern Ireland’s tech sector
Source: Assent Information Services
Europe’s top court strikes down flagship EU-US data transfer mechanism TechCrunch
Link: Europe’s top court strikes down flagship EU-US data transfer mechanism – TechCrunch
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Key EU data transfer tools in focus in Facebook, Schrems clash Reuters UK
Link: Key EU data transfer tools in focus in Facebook, Schrems clash – Reuters UK
Source: Assent Information Services
New details on proposals to bring security requirements for smart devices into law.
Link: Government advances plans to boost security of smart products
Source: Assent Information Services
