Month: October 2020

19 new investment opportunities across the UK and 10 Northern Powerhouse ‘Investment Champions’ announced to drive inward investment

Link: Regional investment projects announced to boost local economies
Source: Assent Information Services

DIT has today announced that British businesses will be able to continue bidding for public sector contracts around the world worth over £1.3 trillion a year.

Link: Government secures access for British business to £1.3 trillion of global procurement contracts
Source: Assent Information Services

As part of the UK Government’s ambition to boost trade globally, UK Export Finance offers increased financial support to Scottish businesses and local economies

Link: UK Export Finance offers boost to Scottish businesses
Source: Assent Information Services

Further information has been published today on how businesses can claim the government’s Job Retention Bonus, with millions set to benefit from the £9 billion package.

Link: New guidance on £9 billion Job Retention Bonus, set to benefit millions of businesses
Source: Assent Information Services

Certain businesses in Bolton that have been closed for 3 weeks will be eligible for the support.

Link: Bolton businesses to receive grants of up to £1,500 from government
Source: Assent Information Services

International space projects in robotics, disaster relief and space debris could be among the new pioneering collaborations backed by £5 million of new Government funding

Link: UK to launch new international space collaborations
Source: Assent Information Services

Consultation launched aimed at giving Small Business Commissioner more power to support businesses and resolve late payment issues

Link: Government to protect small businesses with action on late payments
Source: Assent Information Services